I&O Manual

DEKA DURATION DD5300
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Safety Warnings and Notifications
Installation environment requirements: The Deka Duration DD5300 Stackable Battery Module is designed for
household/commercial purposes. For installation, it must be installed in a location complying with IP20 (IP 55 or 65 are
available on request). Installations in locations that do not comply with IP20 may cause failure and/or damage to the
product, in which case the product warranty will become void.
Safety Guidelines
CAUTION
Adequately insulated tools (as defined by ASTM F1505 “Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools”
shall be used at all times to ensure battery terminals are not short circuited. All electrical connections on the Deka
Duration DD5300 Battery Module shall be made only by qualified personnel.
When installed and operated in accordance with this manual, the Deka Duration DD5300 Battery Module will perform in a
safe and reliable manner in accordance with the battery operating specifications.
Subjecting the battery to an unsuitable operating environment or to damage, misuse or abuse may result in health and
safety risks such as overheating or electrolyte smoke potential. All personnel must comply with the safety precautions and
observe all warnings as detailed in this document. If any of the safety precautions or procedures detailed in this manual
are not fully understood by the reader, the reader must not perform any operation on the battery until they have
contacted the DEKA DURATION technical service representative for clarification and confirmation of understanding of the
correct procedure.
The safety guidelines included in this document may not include or consider all the regulations in your area of
installation/operation. When installing and operating this product, the installer must review and consider applicable
Federal, State and Local laws and regulations in accordance with the industry standards of the product.
Installation personnel shall not wear metallic objects, such as watches, jewelry and other metal items when performing
installations. Do not store un-insulated tools in pockets or tool belt while working in vicinity of battery to avoid short
circuits and personal injuries.
CAUTION:
The weight of an individual Deka Duration DD5300 Battery Module is 126.3 lb (57.3 kg). Please use original packaging and
follow all safety precautions if the Battery Module is to be relocated to another location, to avoid damage to the product
and personal injury.
ATTENTION:
The high voltage configuration must have a minimum number of 4 modules in order to reach at least 200 Vdc in series.
The maximum number of modules that can be stacked is 8 on each tower (due to the tower height and stability) and
the maximum number of modules composing an HV string must not exceed 16.