Battery Safety
- Danger
- Equipment Damage and Risk of Injury
- Do not open battery housing to avoid loss of warranty and possible body injury. If you notice any mechanical damage of housing or any other mechanical damage, stop using the battery and contact the Thermo King’s Service center.
- Warning
- Equipment Damage and Risk of Injury
- Lithium-ion batteries are extremely sensitive to high temperatures and flammable. If a lithium-ion battery pack fails, it will burst into flames and can cause widespread damage.
- Warning
- Risk of Injury
- If lithium-ion batteries are leaking, contact of the leakage with skin could cause serious injuries.
- Warning
- Equipment Damage and Risk of Injury
- Broken or cracked cases can allow moisture and oxygen to enter the battery and oxidize the lithium components, causing a heat reaction. This can lead to fires or explosions.
- Warning
- Equipment Damage and Risk of Injury
- Lithium-ion batteries contain metals such as cobalt, nickel, and manganese, which are toxic and can contaminate water supplies.
- Warning
- Risk of Injury
- Gases released by the burning lithium-ion battery have toxicity and will cause harm to humans.
- Warning
- Hazardous Voltage — Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required
- Only isolated tools approved for 1000 VDC can be used during battery service or installation.
- Warning
- Risk of Injury
- Lithium-ion batteries are declared as dangerous goods (according to UN Class 9).
- Warning
- Risk of Injury
- Keep away from fire or hot heat sources immediately when a leakage or foul odors are detected. If liquid leaks onto your skin or cloths, wash it out with plenty of fresh water immediately.
- Caution
- Risk of Fire
- Charge battery only on a non-flammable surface at battery temperatures between -25°C and 55°C (-13°F and 131°F).
- Caution
- Equipment Damage
- Use the dedicated charger and adapter provided with the
Energ-e Pack.
Important: It is not allowed to use extension cords for the charging cable.
- Caution
- Equipment Damage
- Stop charging the battery if charging isn't completed within the usual time.
- Caution
- Equipment Damage
- Avoid exposing battery to long-term moisture, water, or sun when the truck/trailer with the Energ-e Pack is not in use.
- Notice
- Equipment Damage and Risk of Injury
- Before using a charger, be sure to read the charger’s user manual.