AB Quality MicroLogix 1100 Installation Instructions Manual - Page 9

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In Case of a Lithium Fire

ATTENTION
If lithium is burning:
• avoid exposure to toxic fumes from burning lithium
• smother the fire using a Class D fire extinguisher or a graphite powder, such as Lith-X
• you can also use a long-handled tool to apply an appropriate metal fire extinguishing
powder

Hazards to Personnel

Potential hazards to personnel include:
• burns from overheated cells
– Wash skin with running water and go to the nearest medical center.
• injury from explosion or violent rupture of overheated cells
• injury from fire caused by combustion of lithium
• exposure to toxic or corrosive liquids or gases from the battery or its decomposition
products
– Remove and discard contaminated clothing.
– Wash areas where clothing touched skin.
– If breathing difficulties result, remove the person from the area, administer
oxygen, then go to the nearest medial center.
– If the battery contents come in contact with eyes, rinse eyes immediately for at
least 15 minutes without interruption. Go to the nearest medical center and advise
the attending physician of contact with lithium batteries.
Do not use water or carbon dioxide (CO
battery fire. Lithium reacts with these substances.
MicroLogix™ 1100 Replacement Battery
) fire extinguishers in a lithium
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