Installation Manual RESU 7H DLT Type-C

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1.2.3 Response to Emergency Situations
The battery pack comprises multiple batteries that are designed to prevent hazards
resulting from failures. However, LG Chem cannot guarantee their absolute safety.
• If a user happens to be exposed to internal materials of the battery cell due to
damage on the outer casing, the following actions are recommended.
Inhalation : Leave the contaminated area immediately and seek medical attention.
Eye contact : Rinse eyes with running water for 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
Contact with skin : Wash the contacted area with soap thoroughly and seek
medical attention.
Ingestion : Induce vomiting and seek medical attention.
If a re breaks out in the place where the battery pack is installed, perform the
following countermeasures:
• Fire Extinguishing Media
Respirator is not required during normal operations.
Use FM-200® or CO2 extinguisher for battery re.
Use an ABC re extinguisher, if the re is not from battery and not spread to it yet.
• Fire Fighting Instructions
1. If re occurs when charging batteries, if it is safe to do so, disconnect the battery
pack circuit breaker to shut o the power to charge.
2. If the battery pack is not on re yet, extinguish the re before the battery pack
catches re.
3. If the battery pack is on re, do not try to extinguish but evacuate people
immediately.
WARNING
There may be a possible explosion when batteries are heated adove 150°C.
When the battery pack is burning, it leaks poisonous gases, Do not apporoach.
• Eective Ways to Deal with Accidents
On land : Place damaged battery into a segregated place and call local re
department or service engineer.
In water : If battery is submerged, don’t touch battery. If battery is yet submerged
and it is safe to do so, switch o DC circuit breaker on the battery.
Do not use submerged battery again and contact the service engineer.
Safety