SMA Home Storage HS-BM-3.28-10 Notice Résumée page 8

2 Safety
Danger to life due to burns caused by electric arcs through short-circuit
currents
Short-circuit currents in the battery can cause heat build-up and electric arcs. Heat build-up and
electric arcs may result in lethal injuries due to burns.
• Disconnect the battery from all voltages sources prior to performing any work on the
battery.
• Remove watches, rings and other metal objects prior to carrying out any work on the
battery.
• Use insulated tools and wear insulated gloves for all work on the battery.
• Do not place tools or metal parts on the battery.
Danger to life due to fire or explosion when batteries are fully discharged
A fire may occur due to incorrect charging of fully discharged batteries. This can result in death
or serious injury.
• Put the battery into operation no longer than six months after delivery.
• If the battery is not put into operation within six months, contact Service to request
reconditioning of the battery-storage system.
• Before commissioning the system, verify that the battery is not fully discharged.
• Do not commission the system if the battery is fully discharged.
• If the battery is fully discharged, contact Service.
Risk of injury due to toxic substances, gases and dusts.
In rare cases, damages to electronic components can result in the formation of toxic substances,
gases or dusts inside the product. Touching toxic substances and inhaling toxic gases and dusts
can cause skin irritation, burns or poisoning, trouble breathing and nausea.
• Protect the battery enclosure against destruction.
• Do not open or deform the battery.
• Do not throw batteries into fire. Batteries may explode in fire.
• Only perform work on the battery (e.g., troubleshooting, repair work) when wearing
personal protective equipment for handling of hazardous substances (e.g., safety gloves,
eye and face protection, respiratory protection).
• Rinse acid splashes thoroughly for a long time with clear water, and consult a doctor.
• If acid fumes have been inhaled, consult a doctor immediately.
• Ensure that unauthorized persons have no access to the product.
• Install, operate, maintain and dispose of the battery according to the manufacturer's
specifications.
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