Lithium-Ion Battery In The Vehicle
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WARNING:
Lithium-ion battery/module in dangerous state
- Risk of fire
- Risk of explosion
→ Cancel classification immediately
→ Alert the fire brigade
→ Take steps to deal with the danger from fire/gas leaks
WARNING:
Lithium-ion battery/module in critical state
- Danger of poisoning from emerging gases/fluids
→ If battery/module is in the vehicle: Move vehicle to the quarantine location.
→ If battery/module is not in the vehicle: Place battery in wire mesh crate at quarantine location.
- Complete the test log for classification of lithium-ion batteries with general information.
- Perform an initial visual assessment as described in the test log.
- 2.1 Work through and document the criteria as described in the test log.
- Perform a functional and thermal assessment as described in the test log.
- If the lithium-ion battery was not assessed with Warning
or Danger
, the lithium-ion battery can be removed.
Information
If fluid is leaking out, electrolyte can be distinguished from normal coolant by its pungent smell.
- After removing the battery, perform a detailed visual assessment as described in the test log.
- 5.1 Work through and document the criteria as described in the test log.
Information
- If the answer "Yes" was not given for any of the test criteria, the battery condition is Normal (not critical).
- Document the overall result in the test log.