Thermal Assessment
Thermal assessment involves using the temperature gauge (infrared) VAS 6886 on the battery housing (at the side and top).
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If the temperature increases during the test, wait for the reaction before continuing to monitor the result for at least 5 days. This must be repeated for as long as required until no more reactions are detected.
| Measurement: 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date: __________________ | Time: ____________ | |||
| Ambient temperature: _______________ °C/(°F) | ||||
| Measurement result at side measuring point: ____________ °C/(°F) | ||||
| Measurement result at top measuring point: ____________ °C/(°F) | ||||
| Measurement: 2 - 5 (damaged or defective lithium-ion battery) | ||||
| Date: | ||||
| Time: | ||||
| Ambient temperature: | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) |
| Measurement result, sides: | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) |
| Measurement result, top: | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) | ______ °C/(°F) |
If the temperature at one of the measuring points is > 120°C/(248°F)
Battery status: "Danger"
Alert the fire brigade and take steps to deal with the danger from fire/gas leaks
If the temperature at one of the measuring points is > 70°C/(158°F) and < 120°C/(248°F)
Battery status: "Warning"
Park the vehicle/store the 12 V lithium-ion battery in the quarantine location and attach warning signs in accordance with requirements (see "Handling lithium-ion batteries"). Contact Technical Support; it might be possible to correct the fault.
Check vehicle/12 V lithium-ion battery at regular intervals at least once a day.