Safe solutions for active and passive storage LITHIUM BATTERIES NOT AS HARMLESS AS THEY SEEM Dangerous: Unattended storing and charging of batteries All-round protection: ION-LINE safety storage cabinets for your safety

Technical expertise — Lithium-ion batteries Frequent, sometimes weekly accidents and countless damages prove: the unattended charging and storing of batteries, for example overnight, poses great risks and dangers. People admitted to hospitals with smoke inhalation and burns. High property damages of up to 500,000 €, leading to the financial ruin of companies and other organisations. These are the sad and distressing consequences of improper storage and charging of batteries. Lithium-ion batteries pose major fire and eruption hazards. Damaged batteries can, under certain circumstances spontaneously...

Technical expertise — Lithium-ion batteries

Technical expertise — Lithium-ion batteries LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES – NOT AS HARMLESS AS THEY SEEM With the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries, the dangers related to storing and in particular charging these batteries increase in both commercial and private environments. Property insurers, therefore, are highly interested in ensuring available protective equipment (such as type 90 safety storage cabinets) are used to minimise risks and avoid damage claims. The recommendations of the property insurers, for example in Germany, for the use of safety cabinets are clear: „In order to effectively...

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Technical expertise — Lithium-ion batteries THE HAZARDS - THE THERMAL RUNAWAY Lithium-ion batteries can cause a fire. Causes include: MECHANICAL DAMAGE DEEP DISCHARGE THERMAL OVERLOAD ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD In combination with the high energy density of the battery Unstable cell Caused by external heat or energy sources During charging and discharging In normal operation, using lithium batteries is considered safe. However, according to the VDE this is true only if they are handled properly. If there is a technical defect or a battery is damaged, the situation can quickly become critical. The German...

Technical expertise — Safety regulations SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR MEDIUM POWER CLASS BATTERIES according to VdS 3103:2019-06 (03) (Publication of German insurers for loss prevention) SAFETY REGULATIONS XX Compliance with manufacturer specifications (technical product data sheets) XX Avoidance of mixed storage with other products which are fire accelerants XX Protection against battery pole short circuits XX Monitoring the storage area with a suitable fire alarm system wired to a constantly occupied office XX Protection against mechanical damages XX Do not expose to high temperatures or heat sources...

THE CABINETS AND THEIR FEATURES When storing lithiumion batteries, we can differentiate between passive and active storage: ACTIVE STORAGE In active storage, lithium-ion batteries or battery packs are charged in a cabinet with a charger or partially discharged (60 - 70%). Heat is generated when a lithium-ion battery charges. If this heat output is too high, a fire may occur, for instance if the lithium battery, the charger or the connection cable is defective. Another major danger is the risk of thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries, for instance caused by internal short circuits. CONCLUSION:...

PASSIVE STORAGE In passive storage, new or used lithium-ion batteries are stored over a certain time period. TIP: We recommend that new and used lithium-ion batteries are stored separately (different storage levels) in the BATTERY STORE or BATTERY STORE PRO safety storage cabinets. BATTERY STORE incl. warning and fire suppression system 3 3 Models from page 20 Model from page 24 Models from page 24

The ION-LINE safety concept THE ION-LINE PRO SAFETY CONCEPT WARNING MESSAGE SYSTEM REACTIONS If the interior temperature increases above 50 °C, the warning/fire suppression system triggers a warning message to the central control office. Visual and acoustic signal output • The warning light (red LED) is activated and permanently illuminated, the function indicator (green LED) goes out • Alarm triggers with slow tone interval Possible causes: • Temperature build-up due to battery charging processes • Ventilation system failure Alarm level 1 is triggered when smoke begins to form in the cabinet,...

The ION-LINE safety concept FORWARDING ALARMS IS EASY WITH OUR OPTIONAL MODULES Whenever the cabinet is unattended, e.g. at night or on weekends, alarm forwarding is indispensable in an emergency. It is the only way to quickly detect the damage and initiate countermeasures. MODULE FOR REMOTE SIGNALLING RELAY MODULE The module offers an alarm forwarding via the mobile phone network (SMS/call) and is therefore especially suitable for companies and facilities without a central building management system. In an emergency, the immediate alerting of one or several defined persons is triggered. By choosing...

ION-LINE | ION-CHARGE-90 Safe and approved passive and active storage of lithium-ion batteries in working areas Charging lithium-ion batteries safely in cabinets with 90 minutes fire resistance and outlet strips with earthed sockets ready to use. Cabinet can easily and quickly be evacuated in case of an emergency due to an integrated transport base. PRO model incl. LED display with visual and audible alarm for a quick indication of emergencies without opening the cabinet doors. PRO model with integrated fire suppression system, which automatically triggers in the event of a fire. PRO model incl....

Fire resistance of 90 minutes from outside to inside (Type 90), type-tested in accordance with EN 14470-1 Fire resistance of 90 minutes from inside to outside in accordance with EN 1363-1 Extended manufacturer warranty of up to 10 years in combination with an asecos service tariff. Please see page 30 for further information.