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Installation environment
In order to ensure the best operating performance, the battery need to be kept under normal working
conditions: between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius and normal humidity. Avoid excessive temperature
difference on both sides of the battery (more than 5
℃
)
Emergency management
Below are examples of several ways to deal with possible emergencies:
•
In case of Smoke or Ignition: stop to use equipment immediately, take appropriate actions
according to working instructions and stay away from the scene.
•
In case battery is immersed in water: stop to use equipment immediately, take appropriate actions
according to working instructions and stay away from the scene.
•
Products produce smell: stop to use equipment immediately, remove the battery and take
appropriate actions according to working instructions and stay away from the scene. Avoid
contact with any leaking liquids or gases out of the battery (in case of contact clean immediately).
Necessary safety equipment
•
Self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective equipment.
•
Sevofluoropropane fire extinguishing system.
b.
Matters requiring attention (lithium battery)
•
The charging function of batteries may be blocked by Battery Management System if temperature
of cells inside the battery case is lower than +5
℃
. Make sure the own temperature of battery is
above this value and the temperature of the battery is even.
•
Batteries are forbidden to charge at low temperatures, but they can be used in occasional low
temperature environment (please refer to normal working conditions allowed for the truck), but
their efficient capacity will be lower, which is a normal phenomenon.
Ambient temperature
Remaining discharge capacity of battery pack
25
℃
100%
0
℃
90%
-20
℃
70%
-30
℃
40%
Note:
Although the battery can be discharged at very low temperature, it is easy to generate
condensate during the charging process, which will damage the internal electronic devices of
the battery and create unpredictable hidden dangers. Batteries cannot be charged until they are
slowly warmed up to minimum allowed temperature for activation of charging function (may take
up to 4 hours in normal temperature conditions). Forced warming up (e.g., using of heaters,
vents etc.) is forbidden.
The dependence of actual capacity from environmental temperature is shown for reference only
and can not be used as a commitment/allowance for low temperature operation, please refer to
the Chapter 1 for correct application conditions
•
The battery protection level is IP40, so please do not wash the battery directly with water.
