VEGA PLICSAKKU User Manual

Safety instructions

PLICSAKKU

Lithium-Polymer accumulator pack for VEGAPULS

Document ID:

41932

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1 Contents

Contents

1 Area of application and introduction

2 Possible dangers and their causes

3 Measures to avoid dangers

4 Storage/Transport/Disposal

5 Reaction in case of contamination/fire

6 Supplement

6.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2 Liability exclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3 Safety instructions of the battery manufacturer . . . . . .

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Editing status: 2012-04-02

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1 Area of application and introduction

1 Area of application and introduction

Scope

Technical background

Dangers

Responsibility of the
user/Liability

Hotline

These safety instructions are part of the scope of delivery of a VEGA
instrument with integrated Lithium polymer or Lithium metal battery.
They must be read completely and implemented by the user as a
supplement to the operating instructions.

The implemented Lithium batteries/accumulators are compact energy
stores with high energy density. These stores feature high cell voltage
and cell capacity. They consist of single cells and are combined into
so-called packs.

Caution:

If these packs are not handled correctly, there is a danger to the user
and the environment due to overheating, ignition, deflagration or
explosion. This can result in toxic gases being released and persons
injured through acid burns and poisoning.

With that said, it is the responsibility of the user to avoid these dangers
through correct handling of the packs. These safety instructions supply
the necessary information for personal safety, the safety of the plant as
well as pr otection of the environment. They serve as a supplement to
the instructions in chapter "For your safety" of the operating
instructions.

By buying these Lithium battery packs, you as the buyer take over the
responsibility for the risks involved. If you do not agree to this user
responsibility, you are not allowed to put the battery into operation. We
do not accept liability for damage to the batteries/accumulators and
any other resulting damage.

In case of any questions, please call our service hotline under the
telephone number [phone].

The hotline is available to you 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since
we offer this service world-wide, the support is only available in the
English language. The service is free of charge, only the standard
telephone costs will be charged.

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2 Possible dangers and their causes

2 Possible dangers and their causes

The accumulator pack consists of individual hermetically sealed
containers which are designed to withstand normal temperatures and
pressures when used correctly. Under these conditions there is neither
a fire/explosion hazard nor a danger of leaking contents. Incorrect
handling can cause overheating, ignition, deflagration or explosion.
Should this happen, toxic gases can be released and persons injured
through acid burns and poisoning.

The following factors could cause fire and explosion damage:

l Mechanical damage
l Short-circuit/wrong polarity on the connections leading to the

outside

l Excessive current drain due to incorrect use
l Too high temperatures (see technical data)
l Contact of the accumulator contents with water
l Charging the accumulator pack with a non-approved battery

charger

Caution:

In the case of strong mechanical impact or a high-impact event to the
test system or the accumulator pack (e.g. drop from heights/accident)
the safety of the pack is no longer guaranteed. The accumulator pack
may look fine but there can be a perforation or damaged wire.

To avoid fire damage through self-ignition due to mechanical effects or
an impact, the battery pack must be monitored for at least one hour at
a fireproof, well ventilated place. To avoid the risk of undetected
damage to the battery pack, we recommend disposing of the battery
pack according to the valid regulations.

Interrupt the charging process if the accumulator cannot be charged
within the specified charging time of approx. four hours. Otherwise the
battery can overheat, get cracks or ignite.

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3 Measures to avoid dangers

3 Measures to avoid dangers

The following me asures serve to avoid dangers:

l Use the accumulator pack only in the intended VEGA instrument
l Charge the accumulator pack only in mounted condition with the

supplied charging device

l Do not operate the charging device and the accumulator

unattended

l Never shortcircuit or reverse the accumulator
l Avoid operation under adverse ambient conditions, for example

too low or too high temperatures, excessive humidity, combustible
gases, dusts, vapours, solvents

l Do not immerse the accumulators in water
l Do not expose to strong mechanical shocks or vibrations
l Do not disassemble, modify or deform
l Only use the specified charging device
l Do not throw into a fire
l Damaged and deformed accumulator packs must not be used;

they must be disposed of (see chapter "Disposal")

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4 Storage/Transport/Disposal

4 Storage/Transport/Disposal

Storage

Transport

Avoid high temperatures and strong temperature fluctuations as well
as direct sun and high humidity. A temperature of a pprox. 20 °C (68 °F)
is ideal to ensure a low self-discharge. Make sure that contact with
water is avoided.

The accumulator pack "PLICSAKKU" consists of Lithium-ion cells and
is subject to the dangerous goods regulations according to UN 3480/

3481. It is hence subject to certain transport regulations depending on
the carrier. Because the nominal energy content is below 100 Wh, the
accumulator pack is approved for facilitated transportation.

These dangerous goods regulations require, among other things, a
special approved packaging with appropriate handling labels and
comprehensive accompanying documents containing an emergency
number as well as information for skilled packaging staff.

Danger:

If the transport packaging shows obvious damages, the consignment
must not be accepted or further transported because of the danger of
ignition.

To avoid fire damage through self-ignition due to mechanical effects or
impact, the battery pack must be monitored for at least one hour at a
fireproof, well ventilated place. To avoid the risk of undetected damage
to the battery pack, we recommend disposing of the battery pack
according to the valid regulations.

Note:

If a battery-operated VEGA instrument is returned for repair, the
battery/power pack must be removed. Please send only the instru­ment, not the battery/power pack.

Disposal

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Note:

Batteries and accumulators contain some environmentally harmful but
also some valuable raw materials that can be recycled. For that reason
batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of in household
waste.

All consumers are legally obligated to bring batteries to a suitable
collection point, e.g. public collection points. Y ou can also return the
batteries and accumulators to us for correct disposal. Due to the very
strict transport regulations for lithium-based batteries/accumulators,
this is normally not a good idea because shipment is very expensive.

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