Huawei SmartLi 2.0 User manual

SmartLi 2.0
User Manual
Issue 03
Date 2020-08-07
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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About This Document
Purpose
This document describes the SmartLi in terms of its features, performance,
working principles, appearance as well as instructions for installation, and
operation and maintenance (O&M).
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
● Sales engineers
● Technical support engineers
● System engineers
● Hardware installation engineers
● Commissioning engineers
● Data conguration engineers
● Maintenance engineers
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are dened 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.
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Symbol Description
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.
Supplements the important information in the main
text.
NOTE is used to address information not related to
personal injury, equipment damage, and environment
deterioration.
Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue
contains all the changes made in earlier issues.
Issue 03 (2020-08-07)
Added the description about the combiner cabinet.
Issue 02 (2020-05-17)
Updated related descriptions.
Issue 01 (2019-11-29)
This issue is the rst ocial release.
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Contents
About This Document................................................................................................................ ii
1 Safety Information.................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 General Safety.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Personnel Requirements....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Electrical Safety........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Installation Environment Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Mechanical Safety................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Battery Safety......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.7 Others....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2 Overview................................................................................................................................. 14
2.1 Positioning and Features.................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1.1 Positioning........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1.2 Features................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.2 Application Scenarios.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Model Description................................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.4 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.4.1 Appearance.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.4.2 Structure............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.4.3 Battery Module...................................................................................................................................................................21
2.4.4 BCU......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.4.5 Monitoring Interface Unit...............................................................................................................................................23
2.4.6 MDU....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.7 Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment.......................................................................................................... 27
2.4.8 (Optional) Combiner Cabinet....................................................................................................................................... 28
3 Optional Component............................................................................................................30
4 Installation..............................................................................................................................31
4.1 Installation Preparations.................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1 Site.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1.1 Installation Environment............................................................................................................................................. 31
4.1.1.2 Installation Clearances................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.1.2 Tools and Instruments..................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.3 Preparing Power Cables.................................................................................................................................................. 34
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4.1.4 Unpacking and Checking................................................................................................................................................ 34
4.2 Installing a Fire Cylinder.....................................................................................................................................................35
4.3 Installing Cabinets................................................................................................................................................................ 41
4.4 (Optional) Installing a Combiner Cabinet....................................................................................................................46
4.5 Installing Cables.................................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.5.1 Cable Connection Reference.......................................................................................................................................... 47
4.5.2 Installing a PE Cable.........................................................................................................................................................48
4.5.3 Installing Battery Modules and Cables...................................................................................................................... 50
4.5.4 Remote EPO........................................................................................................................................................................ 57
4.5.5 Installing Output Power Cables....................................................................................................................................58
4.5.6 Installing Communications Cables.............................................................................................................................. 59
4.5.7 (Optional) Installing Combiner Cabinet Cables......................................................................................................62
4.6 Installation Verication.......................................................................................................................................................65
5 User Interface......................................................................................................................... 68
5.1 Login.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
5.2 LCD Interface.......................................................................................................................................................................... 70
5.2.1 Main Menu Screen............................................................................................................................................................ 70
5.2.2 System Status..................................................................................................................................................................... 71
5.2.2.1 Battery Cabinet............................................................................................................................................................... 71
5.2.2.2 Runn Info.......................................................................................................................................................................... 72
5.2.2.3 Alarms................................................................................................................................................................................ 75
5.2.2.4 Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................. 76
5.2.2.5 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................... 82
5.2.2.6 About.................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
5.2.3 Common Functions........................................................................................................................................................... 84
5.3 WebUI....................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
5.3.1 Home..................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
5.3.2 Monitoring........................................................................................................................................................................... 85
5.3.3 Query..................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
5.3.4 System Settings.................................................................................................................................................................. 86
5.3.5 Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................................... 86
6 Operations.............................................................................................................................. 87
6.1 Powering On Batteries........................................................................................................................................................ 87
6.2 Powering O Batteries........................................................................................................................................................90
6.3 Performing EPO..................................................................................................................................................................... 91
6.4 Clearing the EPO State....................................................................................................................................................... 91
6.5 Adding a SmartLi.................................................................................................................................................................. 92
6.6 Removing a SmartLi.............................................................................................................................................................94
6.7 Removing a Battery Module............................................................................................................................................. 96
6.8 Testing Batteries.................................................................................................................................................................... 99
6.8.1 Shallow Discharge Test....................................................................................................................................................99
6.8.2 Capacity Test..................................................................................................................................................................... 101
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6.8.3 Test Data Download...................................................................................................................................................... 102
7 Routine Maintenance.........................................................................................................103
8 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................105
9 Parts Replacement..............................................................................................................106
9.1 Replacing an MDU............................................................................................................................................................. 106
9.2 Replacing a BCU................................................................................................................................................................. 107
9.3 Replacing a Battery Module........................................................................................................................................... 108
9.4 Replacing a SmartLi Fuse................................................................................................................................................ 109
9.5 (Optional) Replacing a Fuse in the Combiner Cabinet......................................................................................... 110
9.6 Upgrading Software...........................................................................................................................................................111
9.7 Replacing a Fire Cylinder................................................................................................................................................. 116
10 Technical Specications...................................................................................................122
A Alarm List............................................................................................................................. 126
B Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................................................... 135
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1 Safety Information
1.1 General Safety
Statement
Before installing, operating, and maintaining the equipment, read this document
and observe all the safety instructions on the equipment and in this document.
The "NOTICE", "CAUTION", "WARNING", and "DANGER" statements in this
document do not cover all the safety instructions. They are only supplements to
the safety instructions. Huawei will not be liable for any consequence caused by
the violation of general safety requirements or design, production, and usage
safety standards.
Ensure that the equipment is used in environments that meet its design
specications. Otherwise, the equipment may become faulty, and the resulting
equipment malfunction, component damage, personal injuries, or property
damage are not covered under the warranty.
Follow local laws and regulations when installing, operating, or maintaining the
equipment. The safety instructions in this document are only supplements to local
laws and regulations.
Huawei will not be liable for any consequences of the following circumstances:
● Operation beyond the conditions specied in this document
● Installation or use in environments which are not specied in relevant
international or national standards
● Unauthorized modications to the product or software code or removal of the
product
● Failure to follow the operation instructions and safety precautions on the
product and in this document
● Equipment damage due to force majeure, such as earthquakes, re, and
storms
● Damage caused during transportation by the customer
● Storage conditions that do not meet the requirements specied in this
document
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General Requirements
● 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, and performing outdoor installation) in harsh
weather conditions such as lightning, rain, snow, and level 6 or stronger wind.
● Before installing, operating, or maintaining the equipment, remove any
conductive objects such as watches or metal jewelry like bracelets, bangles,
and rings to avoid electric shock.
● When installing, operating, or maintaining the equipment, wear personal
protective equipment such as insulation gloves, goggles, and safety clothing,
helmet, and shoes, as shown in the following gure.
● Follow the specied procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance.
● Before handling a conductor surface or terminal, measure the contact point
voltage and ensure that there is no risk of electric shock.
● After installing the equipment, remove idle packing materials such as cartons,
foam, plastics, and cable ties from the equipment area.
● In the case of a re, immediately leave the building or the equipment area,
and turn on the re alarm bell or make an emergency call. Do not enter the
building on re in any case.
● Do not stop using protective devices. Pay attention to the warnings, cautions,
and related precautionary measures in this document and on the equipment.
Promptly replace warning labels that have worn out.
● Keep irrelevant people away from the equipment. Only operators are allowed
to access the equipment.
● Use insulated tools or tools with insulated handles, as shown in the following
gure.
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● All cable holes should be sealed. Seal the used cable holes with restop putty.
Seal the unused cable holes with the caps delivered with the cabinet. The
following gure shows the criteria for correct sealing with restop putty.
● Do not scrawl, damage, or block any warning label on the equipment.
● Tighten the screws using tools when installing the equipment.
● Do not work with power on during installation.
● Repaint any paint scratches caused during equipment transportation or
installation in a timely manner. Equipment with scratches cannot be exposed
to an outdoor environment for a long period of time.
● Before operations, ensure that the equipment is rmly secured to the oor or
other solid objects, such as a wall or an installation rack.
● Do not use water to clean electrical components inside or outside of a
cabinet.
● Do not change the structure or installation sequence of equipment without
permission.
● Do not touch a running fan with your ngers, components, screws, tools, or
boards before the fan is powered o or stops running.
Personal Safety
● If there is a probability of personal injury or equipment damage during
operations on the equipment, immediately stop the operations, report the
case to the supervisor, and take feasible protective measures.
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● To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits
to telecommunication network voltage (TNV) circuits.
● Do not power on the equipment before it is installed or conrmed by
professionals.
1.2 Personnel Requirements
● Personnel who plan to install or maintain Huawei equipment must receive
thorough training, understand all necessary safety precautions, and be able to
correctly perform all operations.
● Only qualied professionals or trained personnel are allowed to install,
operate, and maintain the equipment.
● Only qualied professionals are allowed to remove safety facilities and inspect
the equipment.
● Personnel who will operate the equipment, including operators, trained
personnel, and professionals, should possess the local national required
qualications in special operations such as high-voltage operations, working
at heights, and operations of special equipment.
● Professionals: personnel who are 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 technically trained, 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
● Operators: operation personnel who may come in contact with the
equipment, except trained personnel and professionals
● Only professionals or authorized personnel are allowed to replace the
equipment or components (including software).
1.3 Electrical Safety
Grounding
● For the equipment that needs to be grounded, install the ground cable rst
when installing the equipment and remove the ground cable last when
removing the equipment.
● Do not damage the ground conductor.
● Do not operate the equipment in the absence of a properly installed ground
conductor.
● Ensure that the equipment is connected permanently to the protective
ground. Before operating the equipment, check its electrical connection to
ensure that it is securely grounded.
General Requirements
Use dedicated insulated tools when performing high-voltage operations.
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AC and DC Power
D ANGER
Do not connect or disconnect power cables with power on. Transient contact
between the core of the power cable and the conductor will generate electric arcs
or sparks, which may cause re or personal injury.
● If a "high electricity leakage" tag is attached on the equipment, ground the
protective ground terminal on the equipment enclosure before connecting the
AC power supply; otherwise, electric shock as a result of electricity leakage
may occur.
● Before installing or removing a power cable, turn o the power switch.
● Before connecting a power cable, check that the label on the power cable is
correct.
● If the equipment has multiple inputs, disconnect all the inputs before
operating the equipment.
● A circuit breaker equipped with a residual current device (RCD) is not
recommended.
● A damaged power cable must be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent,
or professionals to avoid risks.
● High voltage operations and installation of AC-powered facilities must be
performed by qualied personnel.
Cabling
● When routing cables, ensure that a distance of at least 30 mm exists between
the cables and heat-generating components or areas. This prevents damage
to the insulation layer of the cables.
● Do not route cables behind the air intake and exhaust vents of the
equipment.
● Ensure that cables meet the VW-1 ame spread rating requirements.
● Bind cables of the same type together. When routing cables of dierent types,
ensure that they are at least 30 mm away from each other.
● If an AC input power 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.
● 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 subzero temperatures must be stored at room temperature
for at least 24 hours before they are laid out.
● Do not perform any improper operations, for example, dropping cables
directly from a vehicle.
● When selecting, connecting, and routing cables, follow local safety regulations
and rules.
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ESD
NO TICE
The static electricity generated by human bodies may damage the electrostatic-
sensitive components on boards, for example, the large-scale integrated (LSI)
circuits.
● Wear ESD gloves or a well-grounded ESD wrist strap when touching the
device or handling boards or application-specic integrated circuits (ASICs).
● When holding a board, hold its edge without touching any components. Do
not touch the components with your bare hands.
● Package boards with ESD packaging materials before storing or transporting
them.
Figure 1-1 Wearing an ESD wrist strap
Neutral-Ground Voltage
It is recommended that the three-phase loads be equalized and the neutral-
ground voltage be kept at less than 2 V to meet power distribution requirements.
1.4 Installation Environment Requirements
● To prevent re due to high temperature, ensure that the ventilation vents or
heat dissipation system are not blocked when the equipment is running.
● 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.
● If any liquid is detected inside the equipment, immediately disconnect the
power supply and contact the administrator.
● Do not expose the equipment to ammable or explosive gas or smoke. Do
not perform any operation on the equipment in such environments.
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● Ensure that the equipment room provides good heat insulation, and the walls
and oor are dampproof.
● Install a rat guard at the door of the equipment room.
Installation at Heights
● Working at heights refers to operations that are performed at least 2 meters
above the ground.
● Do not work at heights if the steel pipes are wet or other potential danger
exists. After the preceding conditions no longer exist, the safety director and
relevant technical personnel need to check the involved equipment. Operators
can begin working only after obtaining consent.
● When working at heights, comply with local relevant laws and regulations.
● Only trained and qualied personnel are allowed to work at heights.
● Before working at heights, check the climbing tools and safety gears such as
safety helmets, safety belts, ladders, springboards, scaolding, and lifting
equipment. If they do not meet the requirements, take corrective measures or
disallow working at heights.
● Wear personal protective equipment such as the safety helmet and safety belt
or waist rope and fasten it to a solid structure. Do not mount it on an
insecure moveable object or metal object with sharp edges. Make sure that
the hooks will not slide o.
● Set a restricted area and eye-catching signs for working at heights to warn
away irrelevant personnel.
● Carry the operation machinery and tools properly to prevent them from
falling o and causing injuries.
● Personnel involving working at heights are not allowed to throw objects from
the height to the ground, or vice versa. Objects should be transported by
tough slings, hanging baskets, highline trolleys, or cranes.
● Ensure that guard rails and warning signs are set at the edges and openings
of the area involving working at heights to prevent falls.
● Do not pile up scaolding, springboards, or other sundries on the ground
under the area involving working at heights. Do not allow people to stay or
pass under the area involving working at heights.
● Inspect the scaolding, springboards, and workbenches used for working at
heights in advance to ensure that their structures are solid and not
overloaded.
● Any violations must be promptly pointed out by the site manager or safety
supervisor and the involved personnel should be prompted for correction.
Personnel who fail to stop violations will be forbidden from working.
1.5 Mechanical Safety
Hoisting Devices
● Do not walk under hoisted objects.
● Only trained and qualied personnel should perform hoisting operations.
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● Check that hoisting tools are available and in good condition.
● Before hoisting objects, ensure that hoisting tools are rmly secured onto a
load-bearing object or wall.
● Ensure that the angle formed by two hoisting cables is no more than 90
degrees, as shown in the following gure.
● Do not drag steel ropes and hoisting tools or bump hoisted objects against
hard objects during hoisting.
Using Ladders
● Use wooden or berglass ladders when you need to perform live working at
heights.
● When a step ladder is used, ensure that the pull ropes are secured and the
ladder is held rm.
● Before using a ladder, check that it is intact and conrm its load bearing
capacity. Do not overload it.
● Ensure that the ladder is securely positioned. The recommended angle for a
ladder against the oor is 75 degrees, as shown in the following gure. An
angle rule can be used to measure the angle. Ensure that the wider end of the
ladder is at the bottom, or protective measures have been taken at the
bottom to prevent the ladder from sliding.
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● When climbing a ladder, take the following precautions to reduce risks and
ensure safety:
– Keep your body steady.
– Do not climb higher than the fourth rung of the ladder from the top.
– Ensure that your body's center of gravity does not shift outside the legs
of the ladder.
Drilling Holes
When drilling holes into a wall or oor, observe the following safety precautions:
NO TICE
Do not drill holes into the equipment. Doing so may aect the electromagnetic
shielding of the equipment and damage components or cables inside. Metal
shavings from drilling may short-circuit boards inside the equipment.
● Obtain the consent from the customer and subcontractor before drilling.
● Wear goggles and protective gloves when drilling holes.
● When drilling holes, protect the equipment from shavings. After drilling, clean
up any shavings that have accumulated inside or outside the equipment.
Moving Heavy Objects
D ANGER
When removing a heavy or unstable component from a cabinet, be aware of
unstable or heavy objects on the cabinet.
● Be cautious to avoid injury when moving heavy objects.
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● When moving the equipment by hand, wear protective gloves to prevent
injuries.
● Move or lift the equipment by holding its handles or lower edges. Do not hold
the handles of modules (such as power supply units, fans, and boards) that
are installed in the equipment because they cannot support the weight of the
equipment.
● Avoid scratching the cabinet surface or damaging cabinet components and
cables during equipment transportation.
● When transporting the equipment using a forklift truck, ensure that the forks
are properly positioned to ensure 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 railways, sea, or a road with good condition for transportation to
ensure equipment safety. Avoid tilt or jolt during transportation.
● Move a cabinet with caution. Any bumping or falling may damage the
equipment.
1.6 Battery Safety
Basic Requirements
Before operating batteries, carefully read the safety precautions for battery
handling and master the correct battery connection methods.
D ANGER
● Do not expose batteries at high temperatures or around heat-generating
devices, such as sunlight, re sources, transformers, and heaters. Excessive heat
exposure may cause the batteries to explode.
● Do not burn batteries. Otherwise, the batteries may explode.
● To avoid leakage, overheating, re, or explosions, do not disassemble, alter, or
damage batteries, for example, insert sundries into batteries or immerse
batteries in water or other liquids.
● Wear goggles, rubber gloves, and protective clothing to prevent skin contact
with electrolyte in the case of electrolyte overow. If a battery leaks, protect
the skin or eyes from the leaking liquid. If the skin or eyes come in contact
with the leaking liquid, wash it immediately with clean water and go to the
hospital for medical treatment.
● Use dedicated insulated tools.
● Move batteries in the required direction. Do not place a battery upside down
or tilt it.
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● Keep the battery loop disconnected during installation and maintenance.
● Use batteries of specied models. Using batteries of other models may
damage the batteries.
● Dispose of waste batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Do
not dispose of batteries as household waste. If a battery is disposed of
improperly, it may explode.
● The site must be equipped with qualied re extinguishing facilities, such as
reghting sands and powder re extinguishers.
NO TICE
To ensure battery safety and battery management accuracy, use batteries provided
with the UPS by Huawei. Huawei is not responsible for any battery faults caused
by batteries not provided by Huawei.
Battery Installation
Before installing batteries, observe the following safety precautions:
● Install batteries in a well-ventilated, dry, and cool environment that is far
away from heat sources, ammable materials, moistures, extensive infrared
radiation, organic solvents, and corrosive gases. Take re prevention
measures.
● Place and secure batteries horizontally.
● Note the polarities when installing batteries. Do not short-circuit the positive
and negative poles of the same battery or battery string. Otherwise, the
battery may be short-circuited.
● Check battery connections periodically, ensuring that all bolts are securely
tightened.
● When installing batteries, do not place installation tools on the batteries.
Battery Short Circuit
D ANGER
Battery short circuits can generate high instantaneous current and release a great
amount of energy, which may cause equipment damage or personal injury.
To avoid battery short-circuit, do not maintain batteries with power on.
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Flammable Gas
NO TICE
● Do not use unsealed lead-acid batteries.
● To prevent re or corrosion, ensure that ammable gas (such as hydrogen) is
properly exhausted for lead-acid batteries.
Lead-acid batteries emit ammable gas when used. Ensure that batteries are kept
in a well-ventilated area and take preventive measures against re.
Battery Leakage
NO TICE
Battery overheating causes deformation, damage, and electrolyte spillage.
WARNING
When the electrolyte overows, absorb and neutralize the electrolyte immediately.
When moving or handling a battery whose electrolyte leaks, note that the leaking
electrolyte may hurt human bodies.
● If the battery temperature exceeds 60°C, check for and promptly handle any
leakage.
● Electrolyte overow may damage the equipment. It will corrode metal parts
and boards, and ultimately damage the boards.
● If the electrolyte overows, follow the instructions of the battery
manufacturer or neutralize the electrolyte by using sodium bicarbonate
(NaHCO3) or sodium carbonate (Na2CO3).
Lithium Battery
The safety precautions for lithium batteries are similar to those for lead-acid
batteries except that you also need to note the precautions described in this
section.
WARNING
There is a risk of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect model.
● A battery can be replaced only with a battery of the same or similar model
recommended by the manufacturer.
● When handling a lithium battery, do not place it upside down, tilt it, or bump
it with other objects.
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● Keep the lithium battery loop disconnected during installation and
maintenance.
● Do not charge a battery when the ambient temperature is below the lower
limit of the operating temperature (charging is forbidden at 0°C). Low-
temperature charging may cause crystallization, which will result in a short
circuit inside the battery.
● Use batteries within the allowed temperature range; otherwise, the battery
performance and safety will be compromised.
● Do not throw a lithium battery in re.
● When maintenance is complete, return the waste lithium battery to the
maintenance oce.
1.7 Others
● This is a category C3 product for commercial and industrial application in the
second environment – installation restrictions or additional measures may be
needed to prevent disturbances.
● Exercise caution when manually shutting down the UPS inverter for
transferring to bypass mode, or when adjusting the UPS output voltage level
or frequency. Doing so may aect the power supply to equipment.
● Exercise caution when setting battery parameters. Incorrect settings will aect
the power supply and battery lifespan.
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