Honeywell RESCU 406AFN Component Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List page 96

TABLE B-1. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET – BATTERY PACK P/N 1096801-1 (Cont'd)
SECTION 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Large amounts of cold water are an effective extinguishing
medium for lithium batteries. Do not use warm or hot water.
Do not use Halon-type extinguishing material.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Use a positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus if
batteries are involved in a fire.
Full protective clothing is necessary.
During water application use caution as burning pieces of
lithium may be ejected from the fire.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Batteries may flame or leak potentially hazardous organic
vapours if exposed to excessive heat or fire.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous
decomposition products.
Damaged or opened batteries can result in rapid heating and
the release of flammable vapours. Vapours are heavier than
air and may travel along the ground or be moved by
ventilation to an ignition source and flash back.
SECTION 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Damaged batteries that are not hot or burning should be
placed in a sealed plastic bag or container.
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SECTION 7 – Handling and Storage
Do not store batteries in a manner that allows terminals
to short circuit.
Batteries must be separated from other materials and stored
in a non-combustible, well-ventilated, sprinkler-protected
structure with sufficient clearance between the walls and the
battery stacks. Do not place the batteries near heating
equipment nor expose to direct sunlight for long periods.
Batteries should be stored in a dry area at a temperature no
higher than 85°C (185°F). Air conditioning or cooling is not
required unless excessively high temperatures above 90°C
(194°F) will be encountered. Elevated storage temperatures
above 72°C (162°F) can result in reduced battery shelf life
and service life, and should be avoided. Batteries should be
kept as cool as possible in order to maximize shelf life and
service life.
Batteries are not designed to be recharged. Charging a
battery may result in electrolyte leakage and/or cause the
battery to flame.
Never disassemble a battery.
Should a battery unintentionally be crushed, thus releasing
its contents. you must use rubber gloves to handle all battery
components. Avoid inhalation of any vapours that may be
emitted
In the event of skin or eye exposure to the electrolyte, refer
to Section 4, First Aid Measures.
More than a momentary short circuit will generally reduce
the battery service life. Batteries with fuses will no longer be
functional after being shorted.
Extended short circuiting creates high temperatures in the
cell. High temperatures can cause burns on skin or cause
the cell to flame.
Avoid reversing battery polarity within the battery assembly.
To do so may cause the cell to flame or leak.
Avoid the use of old and new batteries of varying sizes and
types in the same battery assembly. The batteries' electrical
characteristics and capabilities vary and damage may result
to batteries or electrical equipment.
SECTION 8 – Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection
No engineering controls are required for handling batteries
that have not been damaged.
Personal protective equipment for damaged batteries should
include chemical-resistant gloves and safety glasses. In the
event of a fire, SCBA should be worn along with thermally
protective outer garments.
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