Operating Manual

Fault/damage event
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6.2 Actions to be taken in case of a damage
General information
If the battery storage system is used for the intended purposes, lithium ion batteries do not pose any risk.
If cells and the housing are damaged, there is a risk of contact with electrolytes.
WARNING
Possible risk to life due to leaking electrolytes.
If you do not observe the following behavioural instructions, they may cause
material damage and personal injuries; BMZ GmbH shall not bear any liability in
such a case.
• Switch off the battery storage system if it is possible without any risk.
• Ensure adequate ventilation outside.
Prevent these hazardous situations. Otherwise, they may lead to
deaths or serious injuries.
Please follow the safety data sheet of the BSW: “Use of stationary lithium solar power accumulators” under
www.solarwirtschaft.de
6.2.1 First aid measures
If the battery storage system and the battery modules installed in it are damaged, please initiate the following first aid
measures:
Contact with skin and eyes:
• Skin irritations may occur. Wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water.
• Irritations in eyes may occur. Wash eyes thoroughly with water for 15 minutes and then visit a doctor.
Respiratory tracts:
• Generated gases may damage respiratory tracts.
• Ventilate immediately or go in fresh air; in worst cases, call a doctor immediately.
Burns:
• Do not touch the injured person until the de-energised status of the system is ensured
• Take freely lying live cables away from the injured person using non-conductor objects
• Ensuring breathing and the functioning of cardiovascular system is utmost important in case of unconscious
patients. If necessary, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately
• Let the burn injuries of responding patients cool and cover them with a sterile wound dressing