Fundamental safety instructions

The following safety instructions must be observed when handling the battery pack.

Application conditions

• Do not use the battery pack under extreme environmental conditions.
• Never use the battery pack in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Provide openings in the control cabinet walls for sufficient ventilation of the control cabinet in accordance with DIN EN IEC 62485-2. This avoids the risk of explosion due to gas escaping from the battery packs.
• Never plug or unplug connectors during thunderstorms. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Ensure protective earthing of the battery pack.

Damage to property and impairment of functions

• Ensure that only trained specialists with a control and automation engineering background, operate the PC to which the battery pack is connected. Use by unauthorized persons can lead to damage to property.
• Extinguish the battery pack with foam halogens in case of fire or with a large amount of spray water in case of large fires.