EcoStruxure Battery Management System Safety Precautions

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH All safety information in this document must be read, understood and followed. Only qualified personnel are allowed to install, operate and perform maintenance on the EcoStruxure ™ Battery Management System solution and the batteries. Batteries and connected measuring cables are always live. Always disconnect the EcoStruxure Battery Management System module from the measuring cables before touching or replacing any other cables. Always use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

All safety information in this document must be read, understood and followed.
Only qualified personnel are allowed to install, operate and perform maintenance on the EcoStruxure ™ Battery Management System solution and the batteries.
Batteries and connected measuring cables are always live.
Always disconnect the EcoStruxure Battery Management System module from the measuring cables before touching or replacing any other cables.
Always use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH When working on batteries always use: Eye protection Protective rubber gloves Protective rubber apron Protective rubber boots Insulated tools When working on batteries: Always disconnect the charging source Always remove from earth if inadvertently earthed Always remove watches, rings, or other metal objects Never place tools or metal objects on top of batteries Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

When working on batteries always use:

Eye protection
Protective rubber gloves
Protective rubber apron
Protective rubber boots
Insulated tools

When working on batteries:

Always disconnect the charging source
Always remove from earth if inadvertently earthed
Always remove watches, rings, or other metal objects
Never place tools or metal objects on top of batteries

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Always verify the polarity before connecting the measurement cables between the battery and the EcoStruxure Battery Management System module. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Never place EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules on damaged batteries or batteries with too high internal resistances. Always observe the battery temperature for 12 hours after discharge for potential thermal runaway or battery damage. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Never open or alter EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules. Never attach any objects to the battery or the EcoStruxure Battery Management System module apart from the connecting cables. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Never open, alter or damage batteries. This can release toxic electrolytes that are harmful to the skin and eyes. Never smoke, handle open flames or create sparks near the batteries. Never dispose of batteries in a fire as they can explode. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
Incomplete Installation Process A service technician should monitor the EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules and the initial charge during the installation. Excessive heat created by the EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules may indicate a damaged battery or incorrectly mounted cables. Do not leave the installation site before the installation of the EcoStruxure Battery Management System solution is complete and the battery has charged for 60 minutes. After that and only if the EcoStruxure Battery Management System solution shows stable voltages and normal internal resistance values is the EcoStruxure Battery Management System solution ready to be monitored remotely. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING

Incomplete Installation Process

A service technician should monitor the EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules and the initial charge during the installation. Excessive heat created by the EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules may indicate a damaged battery or incorrectly mounted cables. Do not leave the installation site before the installation of the EcoStruxure Battery Management System solution is complete and the battery has charged for 60 minutes. After that and only if the EcoStruxure Battery Management System solution shows stable voltages and normal internal resistance values is the EcoStruxure Battery Management System solution ready to be monitored remotely.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING
Incorrect installation environment Do not install EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules in an area that: Is wet or dusty. Is unprotected from water or high humidity. Has a constantly high concentration of salted or oxidizing gases. Is close to sources of extreme heat, open flames, or sparks, or have a high variation in temperature. Is prone to physical vibrations. Has a high gas concentration or flammable materials. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING

Incorrect installation environment

Do not install EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules in an area that:

Is wet or dusty.
Is unprotected from water or high humidity.
Has a constantly high concentration of salted or oxidizing gases.
Is close to sources of extreme heat, open flames, or sparks, or have a high variation in temperature.
Is prone to physical vibrations.
Has a high gas concentration or flammable materials.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING
Too Late Alarm or warning signal Ensure that the alarm thresholds are set for time to react to the alarm or warning signal. It is recommended that alarm signals are attend to within at least two hours. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

CAUTION
inaccurate measurements Never use EcoStruxure Battery Management System modules or bus cables of different versions in the same EcoStruxure Battery Management System solution. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

CAUTION
MAGNETIC EMISSION Never place any materials or equipment sensitive to magnetic emissions near the webmanager. For example, monitors, disk drives, memory chips or magnetic tapes. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

CAUTION
hazardous Substance Battery electrolyte solutions are highly corrosive. Battery electrolyte are harmful to both eyes and skin. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.