Data Center Facility Safety Information

Data Center Facility
Safety Information
Issue 01
Date 2024-02-26
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About This Document
Purpose
This document describes the general safety information for Data Center Facility.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
● Technical support engineers
● Hardware installation engineers
● Commissioning engineers
● Maintenance engineers
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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NOTE is used to address information not related to
personal injury, equipment damage, and environment
deterioration.
Change History
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Safety Information Contents
Contents
About This Document................................................................................................................ ii

1 Safety Information.................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Personal Safety.........................................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Electrical Safety........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Environmental Requirements.............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Mechanical Safety.................................................................................................................................................................10
1.5 Equipment Safety.................................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.5.1 Battery Safety..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.5.1.1 Lead-Acid Battery...........................................................................................................................................................16
1.5.1.2 Lithium Battery............................................................................................................................................................... 21
1.5.2 UPS Safety............................................................................................................................................................................30
1.5.3 Cooling System Safety..................................................................................................................................................... 31
1.5.4 Medium-Voltage Equipment Safety............................................................................................................................ 31
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Safety Information 1 Safety Information
1 Safety Information
Statement
Before transporting, storing, installing, operating, using, and/or maintaining
the equipment, read this document, strictly follow the instructions provided
herein, and follow all the safety instructions on the equipment and in this
document. In this document, "equipment" refers to the products, software,
components, spare parts, and/or services related to this document; "the Company"
refers to the manufacturer (producer), seller, and/or service provider of the
equipment; "you" refers to the entity that transports, stores, installs, operates,
uses, and/or maintains the equipment.
The Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice statements described in this

document do not cover all the safety precautions. You also need to comply with
relevant international, national, or regional standards and industry practices. The
Company shall not be liable for any consequences that may arise due to
violations of safety requirements or safety standards concerning the design,
production, and usage of the equipment.
The equipment shall be used in an environment that meets the design

specifications. Otherwise, the equipment may be faulty, malfunctioning, or
damaged, which is not covered under the warranty. The Company shall not be
liable for any property loss, personal injury, or even death caused thereby.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and specifications during

transportation, storage, installation, operation, use, and maintenance.
Do not perform reverse engineering, decompilation, disassembly, adaptation,

implantation, or other derivative operations on the equipment software. Do not
study the internal implementation logic of the equipment, obtain the source code
of the equipment software, violate intellectual property rights, or disclose any of
the performance test results of the equipment software.
The Company shall not be liable for any of the following circumstances or
their consequences:
● Equipment damage due to force majeure such as earthquakes, floods,

volcanic eruptions, debris flows, lightning strikes, fires, wars, armed conflicts,
typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme weather conditions
● Operation beyond the conditions specified in this document
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● Installation or use in environments that do not comply with international,

national, or regional standards
● Installation or use by unqualified personnel
● Failure to follow the operation instructions and safety precautions on the
product and in the document
● Unauthorized modifications to the product or software code or removal of the
product
● Damage caused during transportation by you or a third party authorized by
you
● Storage conditions that do not meet the requirements specified in the product
document
● Failure to comply with local laws, regulations, or related standards due to the
materials and tools prepared by you
● Damage caused by your or a third party's negligence, intentional breach,
gross negligence, or improper operations or damage not caused by the
Company
1.1 Personal Safety
DANGER
Do not work with power on during installation. Do not install or remove a cable
with power on. Transient contact between the core of the cable and the conductor
will generate electric arcs or sparks, which may cause a fire or personal injury.
DANGER
Non-standard and improper operations on the energized equipment may cause

fire or electric shocks, resulting in property damage, personal injury, or even death.
DANGER
Before operations, remove conductive objects such as watches, bracelets, bangles,

rings, and necklaces to prevent electric shocks.
DANGER
During operations, use dedicated insulated tools to prevent electric shocks or short
circuits. The insulation and voltage resistance must comply with local laws,
regulations, standards, and specifications.

WARNING
During operations, wear personal protective equipment such as protective

clothing, insulated shoes, goggles, safety helmets, and insulated gloves.
Figure 1-1 Personal protective equipment
General Requirements
● Do not stop protective devices. Pay attention to the warnings, cautions, and
related precautionary measures in this document and on the equipment.
● If there is a likelihood of personal injury or equipment damage during
operations, immediately stop, report the case to the supervisor, and take
feasible protective measures.
● Do not power on the equipment before it is installed or confirmed by
professionals.
● Do not touch the power supply equipment directly or with conductors such as
damp objects. Before touching any conductor surface or terminal, measure
the voltage at the contact point to ensure that there is no risk of electric
shock.
● Do not touch a running fan with your hands, components, screws, tools, or
boards. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage may occur.
● In the case of a fire, immediately leave the building or the equipment area
and activate the fire alarm or call emergency services. Do not enter the
affected building or equipment area under any circumstances.
Personnel Requirements
● Only professionals and trained personnel are allowed to operate the
equipment.
– Professionals: personnel who are familiar with the working principles and
structure of the equipment, trained or experienced in equipment
operations and are clear of the sources and degree of various potential
hazards in equipment installation, operation, maintenance
– Trained personnel: personnel who are trained in technology and safety,
have required experience, are aware of possible hazards on themselves in

certain operations, and are able to take protective measures to minimize

the hazards on themselves and other people
● Personnel who plan to install or maintain the equipment must receive
adequate training, be able to correctly perform all operations, and understand
all necessary safety precautions and local relevant standards.
● Only qualified professionals or trained personnel are allowed to install,
operate, and maintain the equipment.
● Only qualified professionals are allowed to remove safety facilities and inspect
the equipment.
● Personnel who will perform special tasks such as electrical operations,
working at heights, and operations of special equipment must possess the
required local qualifications.
● Only authorized professionals are allowed to replace the equipment or
components (including software).
● Only personnel who need to work on the equipment are allowed to access
the equipment.
1.2 Electrical Safety
DANGER
Before connecting cables, ensure that the equipment is intact. Otherwise, electric
shocks or fires may occur.
DANGER
Non-standard and improper operations may result in fire or electric shocks.
DANGER
Prevent foreign matter from entering the equipment during operations. Otherwise,
equipment damage, load power derating, power failure, or personal injury may
occur.
WARNING
For the equipment that needs to be grounded, install the ground cable first when
installing the equipment and remove the ground cable last when removing the
equipment.

CAUTION
Do not route cables near the air intake or exhaust vents of the equipment.
CAUTION
Do not directly connect aluminum cables to prevent electrochemical corrosion of

copper and aluminum.
CAUTION
Stay away from the equipment when preparing cables to prevent cable scraps
from entering the equipment. Cable scraps may cause sparks and result in
personal injury and equipment damage.
● Follow the procedures described in the document for installation, operation,
and maintenance. Do not reconstruct or alter the equipment, add
components, or change the installation sequence without permission.
● Install temporary fences or warning ropes and hang "No Entry" signs around
the operation area to keep unauthorized personnel away from the area.
● Before installing or removing power cables, turn off the switches of the
equipment and its upstream and downstream switches.
● If any liquid is detected inside the equipment, disconnect the power supply
immediately and do not use the equipment.
● Before performing operations on the equipment, check that all tools meet the
requirements and record the tools. After the operations are complete, collect
all of the tools to prevent them from being left inside the equipment.
● Before installing power cables, check that cable labels are correct and cable
terminals are insulated.
● When installing the equipment, use a torque tool of a proper measurement
range to tighten the screws. When using a wrench to tighten the screws,
ensure that the wrench does not tilt and the torque error does not exceed
10% of the specified value.
● Ensure that bolts are tightened with a torque tool and marked in red and blue
after double-check. Installation personnel mark tightened bolts in blue.
Quality inspection personnel confirm that the bolts are tightened and then
mark them in red. (The marks must cross the edges of the bolts.)
● After the installation is complete, ensure that protective cases, insulation

tubes, and other necessary items for all electrical components are in position
to avoid electric shocks.

● If the equipment has multiple inputs, disconnect all the inputs before
operating the equipment.
● Before maintaining a downstream electrical or power distribution device, turn
off the output switch on the power supply equipment.
● During equipment maintenance, attach "Do not switch on" labels near the
upstream and downstream switches or circuit breakers as well as warning
signs to prevent accidental connection. The equipment can be powered on
only after troubleshooting is complete.
● If fault diagnosis and troubleshooting need to be performed after power-off,
take the following safety measures: Disconnect the power supply. Check
whether the equipment is live. Install a ground cable. Hang warning signs and
set up fences.
● Check equipment connections periodically, ensuring that all screws are
securely tightened.
● Only qualified professionals can replace a damaged cable.
● Do not scrawl, damage, or block any labels or nameplates on the equipment.
Promptly replace labels that have worn out.
● Do not use solvents such as water, alcohol, or oil to clean electrical
components inside or outside of the equipment.
● Wear personal protective equipment and use dedicated insulated tools to
avoid electric shocks or short circuits.
● Do not use wet cloth to clean exposed copper bars or other conductive parts.
Grounding
● Ensure that the grounding impedance of the equipment complies with local
electrical standards.
● Ensure that the equipment is connected permanently to the protective
ground. Before operating the equipment, check its electrical connection to
ensure that it is reliably grounded.
● Ensure that the protective ground point of the equipment is reliably
connected to the ground screw of the metal enclosure (connection resistance:
≤ 0.1 ohms).
● Ensure that the ground resistance of the system for lightning protection is less
than or equal to 10 ohms.
● Do not operate the equipment in the absence of a properly installed ground
conductor.
● Do not damage the ground conductor.
● If high touch current may occur on the equipment, ground the protective
ground terminal on the equipment enclosure before connecting the power
supply; otherwise, electric shock as a result of touch current may occur.
Cabling
● When selecting, installing, and routing cables, follow local safety regulations
and rules.
● The flame spread rating of cables shall meet the UL 1581 VW-1 or IEC
60332-3-22 (ZB) or higher requirements.

● When routing power cables, ensure that there is no coiling or twisting. Do not
join or weld power cables. If necessary, use a longer cable.
● Ensure that all cables are properly connected and insulated, and meet
specifications.
● Ensure that the slots and holes for routing cables are free from sharp edges,
and that the positions where cables are routed through pipes or cable holes
are equipped with cushion materials to prevent the cables from being
damaged by sharp edges or burrs.
● If a cable is connected to the cabinet from the top, bend the cable in a U
shape outside the cabinet and then route it into the cabinet.
● Ensure that cables of the same type are bound together neatly and straight
and that the cable sheath is intact. When routing cables of different types,
ensure that they are at least 30 mm away from each other.
● If the external conditions (such as the cable layout or ambient temperature)
change, verify the cable usage in accordance with the IEC-60364-5-52 or local
laws and regulations. For example, check that the current-carrying capacity
meets requirements.
● When routing cables, reserve at least 30 mm clearance between the cables
and heat-generating components or areas. This prevents deterioration or
damage to the cable insulation layer.
● When the temperature is low, violent impact or vibration may damage the
plastic cable sheathing. To ensure safety, comply with the following
requirements:
– Cables can be laid or installed only when the temperature is higher than
0°C. Handle cables with caution, especially at a low temperature.
– Cables stored at below 0°C must be stored at room temperature for more
than 24 hours before they are laid out.
● Do not perform any improper operations, for example, dropping cables
directly from a vehicle. Otherwise, the cable performance may deteriorate due
to cable damage, which affects the current-carrying capacity and temperature
rise.
ESD
NOTICE
The static electricity generated by human bodies may damage the electrostatic-
sensitive components on boards, for example, the large-scale integrated (LSI)
circuits.
● When touching the equipment and handling boards, modules with exposed
circuit boards, or application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), observe ESD
protection regulations and wear ESD clothing and ESD gloves or a well-
grounded ESD wrist strap.

Figure 1-2 Wearing an ESD wrist strap
● When holding a board or a module with exposed circuit boards, hold its edge
without touching any components. Do not touch the components with bare
hands.
● Package boards or modules with ESD packaging materials before storing or
transporting them.
1.3 Environmental Requirements
DANGER
Do not expose the equipment to flammable or explosive gas or smoke. Do not

perform any operation on the equipment in such environments.
DANGER
Do not store any flammable or explosive materials in the equipment area.
DANGER
Do not place the equipment near heat sources or fire sources, such as smoke,
candles, heaters, or other heating devices. Overheat may damage the equipment
or cause a fire.
WARNING
Install the equipment in an area far away from liquids. Do not install it under
areas prone to condensation, such as under water pipes and air exhaust vents, or
areas prone to water leakage, such as air conditioner vents, ventilation vents, or
feeder windows of the equipment room. Ensure that no liquid enters the
equipment to prevent faults or short circuits.

WARNING
To prevent damage or fire due to high temperature, ensure that the ventilation
vents or heat dissipation systems are not obstructed or covered by other objects
while the equipment is running.
● Ensure that the equipment is stored in a clean, dry, and well ventilated area
with proper temperature and humidity and is protected from dust and
condensation.
● Keep the installation and operating environments of the equipment within the
allowed ranges. Otherwise, its performance and safety will be compromised.
● Do not install, use, or operate outdoor equipment and cables (including but
not limited to moving equipment, operating equipment and cables, inserting
connectors to or removing connectors from signal ports connected to outdoor
facilities, working at heights, performing outdoor installation, and opening
doors) in harsh weather conditions such as lightning, rain, snow, and level 6
or stronger wind.
● Do not install the equipment in an environment with direct sunlight, dust,
smoke, volatile or corrosive gases, infrared and other radiations, organic
solvents, or salty air.
● Do not install the equipment in an environment with conductive metal or
magnetic dust.
● Do not install the equipment in an area conducive to the growth of
microorganisms such as fungus or mildew.
● Do not install the equipment in an area with strong vibration, noise, or
electromagnetic interference.
● Ensure that the site complies with local laws, regulations, and related
standards.
● Ensure that the ground in the installation environment is solid, free from
spongy or soft soil, and not prone to subsidence. The site must not be located
in a low-lying land prone to water or snow accumulation, and the horizontal
level of the site must be above the highest water level of that area in history.
● Before opening doors during the installation, operation, and maintenance of
the equipment, clean up any water, ice, snow, or other foreign objects on the
top of the equipment to prevent foreign objects from falling into the
equipment.
● When installing the equipment, ensure that the installation surface is solid
enough to bear the weight of the equipment.
● Ensure that the equipment room provides good heat insulation, and that the
walls and floor are dampproof.
● Install protective devices at the door of the equipment room to prevent
rodents and insects from entering the room.
● All cable holes must be sealed. Seal the used cable holes with sealing putty.
Seal the unused cable holes with the caps delivered with the equipment. The
following figure shows the criteria for correct sealing with sealing putty.

● After installing the equipment, remove idle packing materials such as cartons,
foam, plastics, and cable ties from the equipment area.
1.4 Mechanical Safety
DANGER
When working at heights, wear a safety helmet and safety harness or waist belt
and fasten it to a solid structure. Do not mount it on an insecure moveable object
or a metal object with sharp edges. Make sure that the hooks will not slide off.
WARNING
Ensure that all necessary tools are ready and inspected by a professional
organization. Do not use tools that have signs of scratches or fail to pass the
inspection or whose inspection validity period has expired. Ensure that the tools
are secure and not overloaded.
WARNING
Before installing equipment in a cabinet, ensure that the cabinet is securely

fastened with a balanced center of gravity. Otherwise, tipping or falling cabinets
may cause bodily injury and equipment damage.
WARNING
When pulling equipment out of a cabinet, be aware of unstable or heavy objects

in the cabinet to prevent injury.

WARNING
Do not drill holes into the equipment. Doing so may affect the sealing and
electromagnetic interference shield performance of the equipment and damage
components or cables inside. Metal shavings from drilling may short-circuit boards
inside the equipment.
● Repaint any paint scratches caused during equipment transportation or
installation in a timely manner. Equipment with scratches cannot be exposed
for an extended period of time.
● Do not perform operations such as arc welding and cutting on the equipment
without evaluation by the Company.
● Do not install other devices on the top of the equipment without evaluation
by the Company.
● When performing operations above the equipment, take measures to protect
the equipment against damage.
● Use correct tools and operate them in the correct way.
Moving Heavy Objects

● Be cautious to prevent injury when moving heavy objects.
● If multiple persons need to move a heavy object together, determine the

manpower and work division with consideration of height and other
conditions to ensure that the weight is evenly distributed.
● If two persons or more move a heavy object together, ensure that the object
is lifted and landed simultaneously and moved at a uniform pace under the
supervision of one person.
● Wear personal protective gears such as protective gloves and shoes when
manually moving the equipment.
● To move an object by hand, approach the object, squat down, and then lift
the object slowly and stably by the force of the legs instead of your back. Do
not lift it suddenly or turn or twist your body.
● Move or lift the equipment by holding its handles or lower edges. Do not hold
the handles of modules that are installed in the equipment.
● Slowly lift a heavy object above your waist. Place the object on a workbench
that is half-waist high or any other appropriate place, adjust the positions of
your palms, and then lift it.
● Move a heavy object stably with balanced force at an even and low speed. Put
down the object stably and slowly to prevent any collision or drop that may
cause scratches on the surface of the equipment or damage to the
components and cables.

● When moving a heavy object, be aware of the workbench, slope, staircase,

and slippery places. When moving a heavy object through a door, ensure that
the door is wide enough to move the object and avoid bumping or injury.
● When transferring a heavy object, move your feet instead of twisting your
waist. When lifting and transferring a heavy object, ensure that your feet
point to the target direction of movement.
● When transporting the equipment using a forklift truck, ensure that the forks
are properly positioned so that the equipment does not topple. Before moving
the equipment, secure it to the forklift truck using ropes. When moving the
equipment, assign dedicated personnel to take care of it.
● Choose sea or roads in good conditions for transportation. Do not transport
batteries by railway or air. Avoid tilt or jolt during transportation.
● When transporting a cabinet, ensure that its tilt angle meets the requirements
shown in the figure. The tilt angle α of a cabinet with packaging shall be less
than or equal to 15°. After the cabinet is unpacked, its tilt angle α shall be
less than or equal to 10°.
Working at Heights
● Any operations performed 2 meters or higher above the ground must be
supervised properly.
● Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to work at heights.
● Do not work at heights when steel pipes are wet or other risky situations
exist. After the preceding conditions no longer exist, the safety owner and
relevant technical personnel need to check the involved equipment. Operators
can begin working only after safety is confirmed.
● Set a restricted area and prominent signs for working at heights to warn
irrelevant personnel away.
● Set guard rails and warning signs at the edges and openings of the area
involving working at heights to prevent falls.
● Do not pile up scaffolding, springboards, or other sundries on the ground
under the area involving working at heights. Do not stay or pass under the
area involving working at heights.
● Carry operation machines and tools properly to prevent equipment damage or
personal injury caused by falling objects.
● Personnel involving working at heights are not allowed to throw objects from
the height to the ground, or vice versa. Objects shall be transported by slings,
hanging baskets, aerial work platforms, or cranes.

● Do not perform operations on the upper and lower layers at the same time. If
unavoidable, install a dedicated protective shelter between the upper and
lower layers or take other protective measures. Do not pile up tools or
materials on the upper layer.
● Dismantle the scaffolding from top down after finishing the job. Do not
dismantle the upper and lower layers at the same time. When removing a
part, ensure that other parts will not collapse.
● Ensure that personnel working at heights strictly comply with the safety
regulations. The Company is not responsible for any accident caused by
violation of the safety regulations on working at heights.
● Behave cautiously when working at heights. Do not rest at heights.
Using Ladders
● Use wooden or insulated ladders when you need to perform live-line working
at heights.
● Platform ladders with protective rails are preferred. Single ladders are not
recommended.
● Before using a ladder, check that it is intact and confirm its load bearing
capacity. Do not overload it.
● Ensure that the ladder is securely positioned and held firm.
● When climbing up the ladder, keep your body stable and your center of
gravity between the side rails, and do not overreach to the sides.
● When a step ladder is used, ensure that the pull ropes are secured.
● If a single ladder is used, the recommended angle for the ladder against the
floor is 75 degrees, as shown in the following figure. A square can be used to
measure the angle.

● If a single ladder is used, ensure that the wider end of the ladder is at the
bottom, and take protective measures to prevent the ladder from sliding.
● If a single ladder is used, do not climb higher than the fourth rung of the
ladder from the top.
● If you use a single ladder to climb up to a platform, ensure that the ladder is
at least 1 m higher than the platform.
Hoisting
● Only trained and qualified personnel are allowed to perform hoisting
operations.
● Install temporary warning signs or fences to isolate the hoisting area.
● Ensure that the foundation where hoisting is performed meets the load-
bearing requirements.
● Before hoisting objects, ensure that hoisting tools are firmly secured onto a
fixed object or wall that meets the load-bearing requirements.
● During hoisting, do not stand or walk under the crane or the hoisted objects.
● Do not drag steel ropes and hoisting tools or bump hoisted objects against
hard objects during hoisting.
● Ensure that the angle between two hoisting ropes is no more than 90
degrees, as shown in the following figure.

Drilling Holes
● Obtain consent from the customer and contractor before drilling holes.
● Wear protective equipment such as safety goggles and protective gloves when
drilling holes.
● To avoid short circuits or other risks, do not drill holes into buried pipes or
cables.
● When drilling holes, protect the equipment from shavings. After drilling, clean
up any shavings.
Welding
● A welder must have a work permit. Obtain consent from the customer before
welding.
● Ensure that at least two persons are present onsite for welding and that fire
extinguishers, wet cloth, and water containers are available.
● Ensure that the welding site is free from inflammables.
● Do not weld or cut on pressurized containers or pipes. Electric devices shall be
powered off before welding.
● A burning welding torch must not be placed on a component or on the floor,
and must not be placed in a metal container with acetylene and oxygen.
Otherwise, the gas may leak and cause a fire.
● High-temperature pipes after welding must be promptly cooled.
1.5 Equipment Safety
1.5.1 Battery Safety

1.5.1.1 Lead-Acid Battery
DANGER
Do not connect the positive and negative poles of a battery or battery string
together. Otherwise, the battery may be short-circuited. Battery short circuits can
generate high instantaneous current and releases a large amount of energy, which
may cause battery leakage, smoke, flammable gas release, thermal runaway, fire,
or explosion. To avoid battery short circuits, do not maintain batteries with power
on.
DANGER
Do not expose batteries at high temperatures or around heat sources, such as

scorching sunlight, fire sources, transformers, and heaters. Battery overheating
may cause leakage, smoke, flammable gas release, thermal runaway, fire, or
explosion.
DANGER
Protect batteries from mechanical vibration, falling, collision, punctures, and

strong impact. Otherwise, the batteries may be damaged or catch fire.
DANGER
To avoid leakage, smoke, flammable gas release, thermal runaway, fire, or

explosion, do not disassemble, alter, or damage batteries, for example, insert
foreign matter into batteries, squeeze batteries, or immerse batteries in water or
other liquids.
DANGER
There is a risk of fire or explosion if the model of the battery in use or used for
replacement is incorrect. Use a battery of the model recommended by the vendor.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte is toxic and volatile. Do not get contact with leaked liquids or
gases in the case of battery leakage or emission of abnormal odor. In such cases,
stay away from the battery and contact professionals immediately. Professionals
shall wear safety goggles, rubber gloves, gas masks, and protective clothing,
power off the equipment, remove the battery, and contact technical engineers.

DANGER
The gases generated by a burning battery may irritate your eyes, skin, and throat.
Take protective measures.
WARNING
Install batteries in a dry area. Do not install them below areas prone to water
leakage, such as air conditioner vents, ventilation vents, feeder windows of the
equipment room, or water pipes. Ensure that no liquid enters the equipment to
prevent faults or short circuits.
WARNING
Before installing and commissioning batteries, prepare fire fighting facilities, such
as fire sand and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, according to construction
standards and regulations. Before putting the battery room into operation, ensure
that it is equipped with a fire extinguishing system that complies with local laws
and regulations, has been constructed and commissioned, and can work in
automatic or manual control mode.
WARNING
Before unpacking, storage, and transportation, ensure that the packing cases are
intact and correctly placed according to the labels on the packing cases. Do not
place a battery upside down or vertically, lay it on one side, or tilt it. Stack the
batteries according to the stacking requirements on the packing cases. Ensure that
the batteries do not fall or get damaged. Otherwise, they will need to be scrapped.
WARNING
After unpacking batteries, place them in the required direction. Do not place a
battery upside down or vertically, lay it on one side, tilt it, or stack it. Ensure that
WARNING
Tighten the screws on copper bars or cables to the torque specified in this
document. Periodically confirm whether the screws are tightened, check for rust,
corrosion, or other foreign objects, and clean them up if any. Loose screw
connections will result in excessive voltage drops and batteries may catch fire
when the current is high.

WARNING
After batteries are discharged, charge them in time to avoid damage due to
overdischarge.
WARNING
If the electrolyte leaks, absorb and neutralize the electrolyte immediately. Exercise
caution when moving or handling a lead-acid battery with electrolyte leakage to
avoid electrolyte hazards.
WARNING
Lead-acid batteries in use emit flammable gas. Ensure that batteries are installed
in a well-ventilated area and fireproof measures are taken.
WARNING
Do not use unsealed lead-acid batteries.
Statement
The Company shall not be liable for any battery damage, personal injury,
death, property loss, and/or other consequences caused by the following
reasons:
● Force majeure such as earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, debris flows,

lightning strikes, fires, wars, armed conflicts, typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes,
and other extreme weather conditions
● The battery warranty period has expired.
● Actions that do not follow instructions in the user manual or direct advice
from the Company, including but not limited to the following scenarios:
– The onsite equipment operating environment or external power
parameters do not meet the environment requirements for normal
operation, for example, the actual operating temperature of batteries is
too high or too low, or the power grid is unstable and experiences
outages frequently.
– Batteries are dropped or incorrectly operated or connected.
– Batteries are overdischarged due to delayed acceptance or power-on after
battery installation.
– Battery running parameters are incorrectly set.
– Different types of batteries, for example, batteries of different brands or
rated capacities, are used together without prior approval from the
Company.

– Batteries are frequently overdischarged due to improper battery

maintenance.
– Battery use scenarios are changed without prior approval from the
Company.
– Battery maintenance is not performed according to the instructions in the
user manual, for example, failing to check battery terminals regularly.
– Batteries are not transported, stored, or charged according to the
instructions in the user manual.
– Instructions from the Company are not followed during battery relocation
or reinstallation.
NOTICE
This is a category C2 battery product. In a residential environment, this product

may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
additional measures.
NOTICE
This is a category C3 battery product for commercial and industrial application in

the second environment − installation restrictions or additional measures may be
needed to prevent disturbances.
NOTICE
To ensure battery safety and battery management accuracy, use batteries provided
by the Company. The Company is not responsible for any faults of batteries
provided by other vendors.
● Before installing, operating, and maintaining batteries, read the battery

vendor's instructions and comply with their requirements. The safety
precautions specified in this document are highly important and require
special attention. For additional safety precautions, see the instructions
provided by the battery vendors.
● Use batteries within the specified temperature range. When the ambient
temperature of the batteries is lower than the allowed range, do not charge
the batteries to prevent internal short circuits caused during low-temperature
charging.
● Do not reversely connect the positive and negative battery terminals.
Otherwise, a battery alarm will be generated and batteries may be damaged.
● Before unpacking batteries, check whether the packaging is intact. Do not use
batteries with damaged packaging. If any damage is found, notify the carrier
and manufacturer immediately.

● In an indoor scenario, you are advised to power on a battery within seven

days after unpacking. If the battery cannot be powered on in time, put it in
the original packing case and place it in a dry indoor environment without
corrosive gas.
● Do not use a damaged battery (such as damage caused when a battery is
dropped, bumped, bulged, or dented on the enclosure), because the damage
may cause electrolyte leakage or flammable gas release. In the case of
electrolyte leakage or structural deformation, contact the installer or
professional O&M personnel immediately to remove or replace the battery.
Do not store the damaged battery near other devices or flammable materials
and keep it away from non-professionals.
● Before working on a battery, ensure that there is no irritating or burning smell
around the battery.
● When installing batteries, do not place installation tools, metal parts, or
sundries on the batteries. After the installation is complete, clean up the
objects on the batteries and the surrounding area.
● If a battery is accidentally exposed to water, do not install it. Move it to a safe
place for isolation and contact technical engineers in a timely manner.
● Check whether the positive and negative battery terminals are grounded
unexpectedly. If so, disconnect the battery terminals from the ground.
● Do not perform welding or grinding work around batteries to prevent fire
caused by electric sparks or arcs.
● If batteries will not be used for a long period of time, store and charge them
according to the battery requirements.
● Do not charge or discharge batteries by using a device that does not comply
with local laws and regulations.
● Keep the battery loop disconnected during installation and maintenance.
● Monitor damaged batteries during storage for signs of smoke, flame,
electrolyte leakage, or heat.
● If a battery is faulty, its surface temperature may be high. Do not touch the
battery to avoid scalds.
Short-Circuit Protection
● When installing and maintaining batteries, wrap the exposed cable terminals
on the batteries with insulation tape.
● Avoid foreign objects (such as conductive objects, screws, and liquids) from
entering a battery, as this may cause short circuits.
Leakage Handling
NOTICE
Electrolyte overflow may damage the equipment. It will corrode metal parts and
boards, and ultimately damage the boards.
Electrolyte is corrosive and can cause irritation and chemical burns. If you come
into direct contact with the battery electrolyte, do as follows:

● Inhalation: Evacuate from contaminated areas, get fresh air immediately, and
seek immediate medical attention.
● Eye contact: Immediately wash your eyes with water for at least 15 minutes,
do not rub your eyes, and seek immediate medical attention.
● Skin contact: Wash the affected areas immediately with soap and water and
● Intake: Seek immediate medical attention.
Special requirements for lead-acid batteries:
NOTICE
When the battery temperature exceeds 60°C, check whether the electrolyte leaks.
If the electrolyte leaks, take proper measures promptly.
NOTICE
If the electrolyte leaks, follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer or use
sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) or sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) to neutralize the
electrolyte.
Recycling
● Dispose of waste batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do
not dispose of batteries as household waste. Improper disposal of batteries
may result in environmental pollution or an explosion.
● If a battery leaks or is damaged, contact technical support or a battery
recycling company for disposal.
● If batteries are out of service life, contact a battery recycling company for
disposal.
● Do not expose waste batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
● Do not place waste batteries in environments with high humidity or corrosive
substances.
● Do not use faulty batteries. Contact a battery recycling company to scrap
them as soon as possible to avoid environmental pollution.
1.5.1.2 Lithium Battery
DANGER
Do not connect the positive and negative poles of a battery or battery string
together. Otherwise, the battery may be short-circuited. Battery short circuits can
generate high instantaneous current and releases a large amount of energy, which
may cause battery leakage, smoke, flammable gas release, thermal runaway, fire,
or explosion. To avoid battery short circuits, do not maintain batteries with power
on.

DANGER
Do not expose batteries at high temperatures or around heat sources, such as

scorching sunlight, fire sources, transformers, and heaters. Battery overheating
may cause leakage, smoke, flammable gas release, thermal runaway, fire, or
explosion.
DANGER
Protect batteries from mechanical vibration, falling, collision, punctures, and

strong impact. Otherwise, the batteries may be damaged or catch fire.
DANGER
To avoid leakage, smoke, flammable gas release, thermal runaway, fire, or

explosion, do not disassemble, alter, or damage batteries, for example, insert
foreign matter into batteries, squeeze batteries, or immerse batteries in water or
other liquids.
DANGER
There is a risk of fire or explosion if the model of the battery in use or used for
replacement is incorrect. Use a battery of the model recommended by the vendor.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte is toxic and volatile. Do not get contact with leaked liquids or
gases in the case of battery leakage or emission of abnormal odor. In such cases,
stay away from the battery and contact professionals immediately. Professionals
shall wear safety goggles, rubber gloves, gas masks, and protective clothing,
power off the equipment, remove the battery, and contact technical engineers.
DANGER
A battery is an enclosed system and will not release any gases under normal
operations. If a battery is used improperly, for example, burnt, needle-pricked,
squeezed, struck by lightning, overcharged, or subject to other adverse conditions
that may cause battery thermal runaway, the battery may be damaged or an
abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery, resulting in electrolyte
leakage or release of gases such as CO and H2. To prevent fire or equipment
corrosion, ensure that flammable gases are properly exhausted.

DANGER
The gases generated by a burning battery may irritate your eyes, skin, and throat.
Take protective measures.
WARNING
Install batteries in a dry area. Do not install them below areas prone to water
leakage, such as air conditioner vents, ventilation vents, feeder windows of the
equipment room, or water pipes. Ensure that no liquid enters the equipment to
prevent faults or short circuits.
WARNING
Before installing and commissioning batteries, prepare fire fighting facilities, such
as fire sand and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, according to construction
standards and regulations. Before putting the battery room into operation, ensure
that it is equipped with a fire extinguishing system that complies with local laws
and regulations, has been constructed and commissioned, and can work in
automatic or manual control mode.
WARNING
Before unpacking, storage, and transportation, ensure that the packing cases are
intact and correctly placed according to the labels on the packing cases. Do not
place a battery upside down or vertically, lay it on one side, or tilt it. Stack the
batteries according to the stacking requirements on the packing cases. Ensure that
WARNING
After unpacking batteries, place them in the required direction. Do not place a
battery upside down or vertically, lay it on one side, tilt it, or stack it. Ensure that
WARNING
Tighten the screws on copper bars or cables to the torque specified in this
document. Periodically confirm whether the screws are tightened, check for rust,
corrosion, or other foreign objects, and clean them up if any. Loose screw
connections will result in excessive voltage drops and batteries may catch fire
when the current is high.

WARNING
After batteries are discharged, charge them in time to avoid damage due to
overdischarge.
Statement
The Company shall not be liable for any battery damage, personal injury,
death, property loss, and/or other consequences caused by the following
reasons:
● Force majeure such as earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, debris flows,
lightning strikes, fires, wars, armed conflicts, typhoons, hurricanes, tornadoes,
and other extreme weather conditions
● The battery warranty period has expired.
● Actions that do not follow instructions in the user manual or direct advice
from the Company, including but not limited to the following scenarios:
– The onsite equipment operating environment or external power
parameters do not meet the environment requirements for normal
operation, for example, the actual operating temperature of batteries is
too high or too low, or the power grid is unstable and experiences
outages frequently.
– Batteries are dropped or incorrectly operated or connected.
– Batteries are overdischarged due to delayed acceptance or power-on after
battery installation.
– Battery running parameters are incorrectly set.
– Different types of batteries, for example, batteries of different brands or
rated capacities, are used together without prior approval from the
Company.
– Batteries are frequently overdischarged due to improper battery
maintenance.
– Battery use scenarios are changed without prior approval from the
Company.
– Battery maintenance is not performed according to the instructions in the
user manual, for example, failing to check battery terminals regularly.
– Batteries are not transported, stored, or charged according to the
instructions in the user manual.
– Instructions from the Company are not followed during battery relocation
or reinstallation.
NOTICE
This is a category C2 battery product. In a residential environment, this product

may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
additional measures.

NOTICE
This is a category C3 battery product for commercial and industrial application in

the second environment − installation restrictions or additional measures may be
● Use batteries within the specified temperature range. When the ambient
temperature of the batteries is lower than the allowed range, do not charge
the batteries to prevent internal short circuits caused during low-temperature
charging.
● Do not reversely connect the positive and negative battery terminals.
Otherwise, a battery alarm will be generated and batteries may be damaged.
● To prevent dust buildup that may damage the equipment, install battery
modules after dust-prone operations in the equipment room are completed.
● Before unpacking batteries, check whether the packaging is intact. Do not use
batteries with damaged packaging. If any damage is found, notify the carrier
and manufacturer immediately.
● Do not unpack batteries in an environment where the temperature and
humidity are uncontrollable. Before unpacking batteries, keep them still for 24
hours in an environment where the temperature and humidity are under
control.
● In an indoor scenario, you are advised to power on a battery within seven
days after unpacking. If the battery cannot be powered on in time, put it in
the original packing case and place it in a dry indoor environment without
corrosive gas.
● Do not use a damaged battery (such as damage caused when a battery is
dropped, bumped, bulged, or dented on the enclosure), because the damage
may cause electrolyte leakage or flammable gas release. In the case of
electrolyte leakage or structural deformation, contact the installer or
professional O&M personnel immediately to remove or replace the battery.
Do not store the damaged battery near other devices or flammable materials
and keep it away from non-professionals.
● Before working on a battery, ensure that there is no irritating or burning smell
around the battery.
● When installing batteries, do not place installation tools, metal parts, or
sundries on the batteries. After the installation is complete, clean up the
objects on the batteries and the surrounding area.
● To safeguard against water intrusion and subsequent battery carbonization,
ensure that the bottom of a battery remains more than 10 cm above ground
level.
● If a battery is accidentally exposed to water, do not install it. Move it to a safe
place for isolation and contact technical engineers in a timely manner.
● Check whether the positive and negative battery terminals are grounded
unexpectedly. If so, disconnect the battery terminals from the ground.
● Do not perform welding or grinding work around batteries to prevent fire
caused by electric sparks or arcs.
● If batteries will not be used for a long period of time, store and charge them
according to the battery requirements.

● Do not charge or discharge batteries by using a device that does not comply
with local laws and regulations.
● Keep the battery loop disconnected during installation and maintenance.
● Monitor damaged batteries during storage for signs of smoke, flame,
electrolyte leakage, or heat.
● If a battery is faulty, its surface temperature may be high. Do not touch the
battery to avoid scalds.
Short-Circuit Protection
● When installing and maintaining batteries, wrap the exposed cable terminals
on the batteries with insulation tape.
● Avoid foreign objects (such as conductive objects, screws, and liquids) from
entering a battery, as this may cause short circuits.
Leakage Handling
NOTICE
Electrolyte overflow may damage the equipment. It will corrode metal parts and
boards, and ultimately damage the boards.
Electrolyte is corrosive and can cause irritation and chemical burns. If you come
into direct contact with the battery electrolyte, do as follows:
● Inhalation: Evacuate from contaminated areas, get fresh air immediately, and
● Eye contact: Immediately wash your eyes with water for at least 15 minutes,
do not rub your eyes, and seek immediate medical attention.
● Skin contact: Wash the affected areas immediately with soap and water and
● Intake: Seek immediate medical attention.
Battery Room Requirements

● Deploy an independent battery room with 2-hour fire resistance rating.
● It is recommended that the capacity in a single battery room be less than 900
kWh.
● The battery room must not be located in environments where explosive gases
may exist or be released.
● The battery room must not be located near or below areas with water
leakage risks, such as water reservoirs, water landscapes, and water towers.
● The layout inside the battery room shall comply with local fire protection laws
and regulations, considering various aspects such as production scenarios,
room structure, and the safety distance and layout of materials inside the
battery room.
● Do not store combustible materials in the battery room. Keep such materials
at least 3 m away from the battery room.

● A battery room deployed outdoors shall be at least 3 m away from the

following places: lot lines, combustible material warehouses, dangerous
goods, high-stacking warehouses, power infrastructure, public roads, and
buildings.
● The battery room must be isolated from the adjacent area by fire
compartmentation. Holes shall be sealed by firestop materials. The fire
resistance and thermal insulation capabilities shall be the same as that of the
battery room.
Battery Room Fire Safety

The battery room must comply with local laws, regulations, and standards on fire
safety, and be equipped with necessary fire fighting facilities to effectively
extinguish fire and prevent reignition.
● The battery room shall be equipped with fire extinguishers filled with halon,
heptafluoropropane, perfluorohexanone, carbon dioxide, or dry powder. Each
fire protection unit shall be equipped with at least two fire extinguishers,
which shall be checked and replaced periodically.
● The battery room shall be equipped with room-level CO sensors, smoke
sensors, and temperature sensors. It is recommended that H2 sensors and
open flame sensors be deployed. At least two sensors of each type shall be
deployed, and the automatic fire alarm system shall be enabled.
● The battery room shall be equipped with independent air conditioners and
ventilation ducts, which must be isolated from those for other equipment
areas or office areas. If air conditioners and ventilation ducts are shared, fire
dampers must be installed for the battery room. The ventilation and exhaust
system must interact with the fire alarm system and limit the concentration of
flammable gas to below 25% of the lower flammability limit (LFL).
● The battery room shall be equipped with a halon or perfluorohexanone gas
fire extinguishing system, which shall interact with the fire alarm system.
After the extinguishant is released, the battery room shall meet the
requirement on flame extinguishing concentration within 10 min.
● The battery room shall be equipped with dry-type water fire extinguishing
facilities such as a water spray or sprinkler system. Ensure that the water
stored can be supplied for more than 2 hours at the designed water flow rate
and that the surrounding water source shall be able to supply water
continuously for 12 hours to cope with the risk of reignition or fire spreading
after a battery fire is extinguished.
● The battery room shall be equipped with explosion relief devices or pressure
relief channels (such as glass windows and magnetic lock doors) with
equivalent areas. According to the NFPA 68 or GB 50016 standard, if side
pressure relief is adopted, a protective fence or wall shall be installed outside
the pressure relief channels, and the fence or wall shall be at least 12 m away
from the pressure relief wall. Explosion relief doors and windows must not be
opened toward the emergency exit.
● The battery room shall be equipped with firewater drainage facilities.
Firewater shall be collected in a designated containment area or directed to
the firewater treatment system located on the campus.
● The battery room shall provide coordinated control for fire protection to
disconnect the power supply not intended for fire protection in the area on

fire and related areas. It is recommended that the power supply be

disconnected before the automatic sprinkler system is triggered.
● Fire alarms in the battery room shall be automatically reported to the fire
supervision center. If the battery room is unattended, an automatic fire alarm
system shall be deployed to report fire alarm signals to the remote
management center.
● Other requirements specified in applicable standards (such as NFPA 855,
NEN-1010, and GB 50016) shall also be met.
Site Selection Requirements
NOTICE
Refer to GB 50174, NFPA 855, and local laws and regulations.
Do not select the sites that are not recommended or are prohibited by industry
standards and regulations, including but not limited to the following areas:
● Areas with sources of strong vibration, loud noises, and strong
electromagnetic interference
● Areas with dust, oil fumes, harmful gases, corrosive gases, etc.
● Areas with corrosive, flammable, and explosive materials
● Areas with existing underground facilities
● Areas with adverse geological conditions such as rubbery soil and soft soil
layer, or prone to waterlogging and land subsidence
● Areas under a reservoir, water landscape, and water room
● Areas prone to earthquakes and with seismic fortification intensity higher
than 9
● Areas prone to debris flow, landslide, quicksand, karst caves, flood, and other
direct hazards
● Areas within the mining land subsidence (dislocation) zone
● Areas within the scope of blasting hazard
● Areas prone to flood due to a dam or levee failure
● Protection areas for important water supply sources
● Protection areas for historic relics
● Densely populated areas such as residential communities and commercial
districts
● High-rise buildings, underground buildings, and confined spaces (such as
electrical and ELV shafts and automated teller machines) that do not meet
the requirements in Battery Room Fire Safety
● Intersections and busy roads of urban main roads

Emergency Handling for Fire Incidents in Battery Rooms
DANGER
Batteries on fire may release flammable and toxic gases and cause insulation
failures. During the fire extinguishing process, all emergency response personnel
must wear a full set of protective suite, including flame retardant or fireproof
clothing, air-purifying respirator or breathing apparatus, fire helmet, and insulated
shoes.
DANGER
A battery fire may reignite after having been extinguished. After the fire is
extinguished, cool the batteries for at least 24 hours and observe them using a
thermal imager to ensure that the temperature of the batteries decreases to room
temperature.
1. The gas fire extinguishing system in the room shall be started after all people
evacuate to a safe area.
2. If the gas fire extinguishing system cannot extinguish the fire, emergency
response personnel shall start the dry-type water fire extinguishing system
after confirming that the power supply to the battery system is disconnected.
Then quickly evacuate to a safe area and wait for firefighters to extinguish
the fire. After firefighters arrive and extinguish the fire, spray water for 12
hours.
3. After the firefighters confirm onsite that the equipment temperature has
decreased to room temperature±10°C, observe the situation for 24 hours to
ensure that the temperature does not rise and no smoke is emitted.
Recycling
● Dispose of waste batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do
not dispose of batteries as household waste. Improper disposal of batteries
may result in environmental pollution or an explosion.
● If a battery leaks or is damaged, contact technical support or a battery
recycling company for disposal.
● If batteries are out of service life, contact a battery recycling company for
disposal.
● Do not expose waste batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
● Do not place waste batteries in environments with high humidity or corrosive
substances.
● Do not use faulty batteries. Contact a battery recycling company to scrap
them as soon as possible to avoid environmental pollution.

1.5.2 UPS Safety
NOTICE
This is a category C2 UPS product. In a residential environment, this product may

cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional
measures.
NOTICE
This is a category C3 UPS product for commercial and industrial application in the
second environment − installation restrictions or additional measures may be
● The UPS is used for commercial and industrial purposes only. It cannot be
used as a power supply for life support devices.
● For power supply systems that are critical to significant economic interests or
public order, such as the national computing center, emergency command
center, railway signal system and control center, civil aviation and air traffic
control center, airport command center, financial clearing center, and
transaction center, the Tier 4 or 3 power architecture specified in TIA-942
must be used. That is, two power supplies must be used to supply power to
loads.
● The UPS operating environment must meet the requirements for the climate
indicator, mechanically active substance indicator, and chemically active
substance indicator specified by ETSI EN 300 019-1 class 3.6.
● The UPS shall not be located in non-confined environments within 0–3.7 km
away from the ocean or indoor or semi-indoor environments where the
temperature and humidity are not controllable, such as shelters, civil houses,
garages, corridors, and direct ventilation cabinets near the ocean; or houses
with only roofs, railway station platforms, gymnasiums, and aquariums.
● It is recommended that the UPS be powered on as soon as possible after it is
unpacked.
● The UPS can be used to serve resistive-capacitive loads, resistive loads, and
micro-inductive loads. It is recommended that the UPS not be used for pure
capacitive loads, pure inductive loads, or half-wave rectification loads. The
UPS does not apply to regeneration loads.
● The UPS can be configured with a backfeed protection dry contact to work
with an external automatic circuit breaker, preventing the voltage from
flowing back to input terminals over static bypass circuits. If the installation
and maintenance personnel do not need backfeed protection, attach labels on
external mains and bypass input switches, informing that the UPS is
connected to a backfeed protection card. Disconnect the backfeed protection
card from the UPS before operating the UPS.

● The upstream power distribution of the UPS must meet the requirements of
protection against electric shock specified in IEC 60364-4-41.
● For the equipment that uses a three-pin socket, ensure that the ground
terminal in the socket is connected to the protective ground point.
● A circuit breaker equipped with a residual current device (RCD) is not
recommended.
● If the root mean square (RMS) of a phase voltage of the utility power exceeds
320 V AC, the UPS may be damaged.
● To ensure power supply to loads during UPS upgrade, set the output to
maintenance bypass mode. To avoid power failure or load damage, ensure
that the bypass input is within the specified power supply range.
● Exercise caution when manually shutting down the UPS inverter for
transferring to bypass mode, or when adjusting the UPS output voltage level
or output frequency. Doing so may affect the power supply to equipment.
1.5.3 Cooling System Safety

High Temperature and Pressure
● Keep devices away from fire or high-temperature objects, especially devices
injected with pressurized nitrogen or refrigerant; otherwise, explosion or
refrigerant leakage may occur, causing personal injury.
● When maintaining or replacing components, pay attention to high-
temperature components (such as the compressor, refrigerant pipe, and
electric heater) to prevent scalds.
● When maintaining or replacing components, pay attention to high-pressure
components (such as the compressor and refrigerant pipe) to prevent the
refrigerant system from being cracked or exploded due to misoperations.
Refrigerant Frostbite
Refrigerant leakage may cause frostbite. Take protective measures (for example,
wear antifreeze gloves) when handling refrigerant.
Recycling
The sign indicates that the product cannot be disposed of with other wastes
that have a shell in European Union (EU) areas. To avoid environment pollution
and harm to human health, wastes must be classified and recycled. This also
promotes resource sustainability. To recycle an old device, use a recycling
collection system or contact the supplier.
1.5.4 Medium-Voltage Equipment Safety
WARNING
During operations, wear personal protective equipment such as protective

clothing, insulated boots, safety helmets with face shields, and insulated gloves.

Figure 1-3 Personal protective equipment
● Only certified high-voltage electricians are allowed to operate medium-
voltage equipment.
● Observe the electrical safety regulations, such as the operation and work
ticket mechanisms.
● Keep the key to the medium-voltage equipment properly. The key can be used
only by authorized personnel.
● Use instruments and meters in accordance with the regulations to avoid
electric arcs, short circuits, or other risks.
● Assign dedicated personnel for supervision. Do not enter the enclosed
electrical operation area without authorization. Do not touch devices that
may be energized, such as transformers.
● Medium-voltage equipment must be powered on by two persons. One person
operates the equipment, and the other uses the insulation rescue hook to
hold the operator. In the case of any exceptions, the operator shall be quickly
pulled away from the equipment.
Transformer Safety
● Only professionals are allowed to hoist the transformer. The safety factor of
the steel wire ropes shall be at least 6. The angle between a steel wire rope
on the hook and the plumb line shall not exceed 30°. The transformer shall be
hoisted using its lifting eye bolts.
● After the transformer cabinet is installed, strictly check the reliability of the
grounding system to ensure that the grounding is safe and reliable.
● Do not open the cabinet door when the transformer is running.
● Do not operate the no-load tap changer when the transformer is powered on
and running.
● When operating the transformer, ensure that it is in the no-excitation state,
that is, the high and low voltage sides of the transformer are not powered on.
● Before equipment operation and maintenance, ensure that the low-voltage
circuit breaker on the transformer output side is turned off, the upstream
medium-voltage switch for the transformer is also turned off, and the

grounding switch is turned on. Ensure that no fatal voltage exists before
entering the transformer cabinet.
Genset Safety
● Ensure that the genset is properly grounded with at least two points
connected to the ground grid.
● Do not directly connect the genset to electrical equipment. They can be
connected only using a qualified circuit breaker or disconnector or an
approved device of the same type. Otherwise, electric shock or property
damage may occur.

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The equipment shall be used in an environment that meets the design

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and specifications during

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1.1 Personal Safety

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1.2 Electrical Safety

Non-standard and improper operations may result in fire or electric shocks.

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Do not directly connect aluminum cables to prevent electrochemical corrosion of

● After the installation is complete, ensure that protective cases, insulation

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Figure 1-2 Wearing an ESD wrist strap

1.3 Environmental Requirements

Do not expose the equipment to flammable or explosive gas or smoke. Do not

Do not store any flammable or explosive materials in the equipment area.

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1.4 Mechanical Safety

Before installing equipment in a cabinet, ensure that the cabinet is securely

When pulling equipment out of a cabinet, be aware of unstable or heavy objects

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Moving Heavy Objects

● If multiple persons need to move a heavy object together, determine the

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● When moving a heavy object, be aware of the workbench, slope, staircase,

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1.5 Equipment Safety