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Información de seguridad
Battery Safety
• Use insulated tools and be very careful when working around batteries, they can produce
extremely high currents if short-circuited (e.g., dropping a metal tool across the battery
terminal), which could cause a fire or explosion.
• Read and follow the battery manufacturer's safety precautions before installing the charge
controller and batteries. Always verify proper polarity and voltage before connecting the
batteries to the charge controller. Once the batteries are connected to the charge controller,
ensure the maintenance and charging requirements (i.e., charge voltage and charge rate)
provided by the battery manufacturer are followed to extend the life of the batteries and to
prevent damage to the batteries while charging.
• Wear eye protection such as safety glasses, and avoid touching your eyes and face when
working with batteries. Keep any fluid/corrosion on the battery from coming in contact with
eyes and skin. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby and thoroughly wash in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. In the event of exposure to the eyes, flood them
for at least 15 minutes with running water and seek immediate medical attention. Baking soda
neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte and vinegar neutralizes spilled NiCad and NiFe battery
electrolyte; depending on your battery type, keep a supply on hand near the batteries.
• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing or performing
maintenance on the batteries and charge controller. A battery can produce a short-circuit
current high enough to weld metal jewelry, causing severe burns.
• Never work alone. Always have someone within the range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when working around batteries.
• Use proper lifting techniques when working with batteries.
• Never use old or untested batteries. Check each battery's label for age, type, and date code
to ensure all batteries are identical.
• Batteries can produce explosive gasses, so install batteries in a well-ventilated area. For
compartment or enclosure installations, always vent batteries from the highest point to
the outside. Design the battery enclosure to prevent an accumulation and concentration of
hydrogen gas in pockets at the top of the compartment.
• Provide at least one inch of air space between batteries to provide optimum cooling.
• Never smoke or allow a spark near batteries.
• To prevent a spark at the battery and reduce the chance of explosion, always connect the
cables to the batteries first. Then connect the cables to the charge controller.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• The battery bank should be installed in a clean, dry, ventilated environment where they are
protected from high and low temperatures. The location must be fully accessible and protected
from exposure to heat producing devices, and away from any fuel tanks.
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