General Rules - Victron energy LFP-Smart 12,8/60 Manual

1 Safety guidelines
and measures

1.1 General rules

Observe these instructions and
keep them located near the Li-ion
Battery for future reference.
Work on the Li-ion Battery should
be carried out by qualified
personnel only.
While working on the Li-ion
Battery wear protective eye-
glasses and clothing.
Any uncovered battery material
such as electrolyte or powder on
the skin or in the eyes must be
flushed with plenty of clean water
immediately. Then seek medical
assistance. Spillages on clothing
should be rinsed out with water.
Explosion and fire hazard.
Terminals of the Li-ion Battery are
always a live; therefore do not
place items or tools on the Li-ion
Battery. Avoid short circuits, too
deep discharges and too high
charge currents. Use insulated
tools. Do not wear any metallic
items such as watches, bracelets,
et cetera. In case of fire, you must
use a type D, foam or CO2 fire
extinguisher.
Never try to open or dismantle the
Li-ion Battery. Electrolyte is very
corrosive. In normal working
conditions contact with the
electrolyte is impossible. If the
battery casing is damaged do not
touch the exposed electrolyte or
powder because it is corrosive.
Too deep discharges damage the
Li-ion battery seriously and can
even be dangerous. Therefore,
use of an external safety relay is
obligatory.
Li-ion Batteries are heavy. If
involved in an accident they can
become a projectile! Ensure
adequate and secure mounting
and always use suitable handling
equipment for transportation.
Handle with care because Li-ion
Batteries are sensitive to
mechanical shock.
If charged after the Li-ion battery
was discharged below the
Discharge cut-off voltage, or
when the Li-ion battery is
damaged or overcharged, the Li-
ion battery can release a harmful
mixture of gasses such as
phosphate.
Non-compliance with operating
instructions, repairs made with
other than original parts, or
repairs made without
authorization render the
warranty void.
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