Handling lithium-ion batteries safely
CEMO safety battery charging cabinet
- Charging of multiple lithium batteries/rechargeable batteries
- Timely alert in the event of damage
- Compliance with all relevant safety rules for charging lithium batteries
- Shield rechargeable batteries from inventory in storage for the charging process
CEMO safety battery storage cabinet
- Storage of multiple lithium batteries/rechargeable batteries
- With smoke detector (without mains connection, without ventilation)
- Fire protection seals prevent flames from escaping
- Cold smokeproof locking system for the openings
Separation of charging and storage of lithium batteries.
Most of the fires investigated in relation to rechargeable lithium batteries break out during the sensitive charging phase. For you, this means that even if large cabinets that offer plenty of room might initially appear to be more space efficient, for safety reasons, strict separation of storage and charging of lithium batteries is required.
The reason: in the event of an emergency, a chain reaction occurs. The more batteries and rechargeable batteries are stored in one and the same place, the greater the fire load. Smaller, compact cabinets, in contrast, mean less space in each cupboard, can be evacuated much faster, and also keep any risk contained to smaller fire compartments. Moreover, they are practical to stack on top of each other and can therefore be extended.
Advantages of charging and storage cabinets.
Storage cupboard
- Standardised real battery fire test
- Fire resistance for 60 minutes from the inside to the outside (in accordance with EN 1363-1)
- Fire resistance 30 minutes from the outside to the inside
- Available in different models
- Stackable
- Non combustible, fire resistant design
- Smoke detector also installed in the model used for storage
- Special fire protection seals to prevent the escape of flames
- Lockable doors (incl. sturdy lock and hinges)
- Practical carrying handles for mobile use
- Cold smokeproof locking system for the openings
- Made in Germany
Charging cabinet
- Standardised real battery fire test
- Fire resistance for 60 minutes from the inside to the outside (in accordance with EN 1363-1)
- Fire resistance 30 minutes from the outside to the inside
- Different models available
- Stackable
- Simultaneous charging of several rechargeable batteries
- Power supply by means of standard sockets and connections
- Mains connection with main switch (switching all units off and on simultaneously)
- Smoke detection and temperature monitoring
- Disconnection of the charging current when the doors are opened (or in the event of a malfunction or incident)
- Fan to dissipate heat
- Inlet and outlet opening sealed off by thermocouples
- Special fire protection seals to prevent the escape of flames
- Timely alert in the event of damage
- Compliance with all safety rules when charging lithium batteries
- Made in Germany
Which battery cabinet do you require?
| Model | Rechargeable battery storage cabinet | Basic rechargeable battery storage cabinet | Premium battery charging cabinet | Premium Plus battery charging cabinet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optionally stackable | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fire resistance 60 min. from the inside to the outside | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| TÜV Nord type test certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Real battery fire test | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fire resistance 30 min. from the outside to the inside | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Smoke detector | ✔ battery operated | ✔ battery operated | ✔ mains powered | ✔ mains powered |
| Acoustic warning by smoke detector | ✔ | ✔ | no accessories: acoustic + visual | no accessories: acoustic + visual |
| Power supply (trailing socket) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Ventilation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Door contact switch | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Zero current activation of the charging station | in the event of heat development | in the event of smoke and heat development | in the event of smoke and heat development | |
| Remote alarm (mobile phone) | ✔ SIM card | |||
| Data transfer | ✔ | |||
| Connection option for external fire alarm system | ✔ | ✔ |
Sizes
Cupboards with a height of 520 mm
Cupboards with a height of 620 mm
With support feet
Cupboards with a height of 1110 mm
With support feet
Cupboards with a height of 1150 mm
With castors
Stacking options
*Note:
- Large battery cabinets cannot be placed on small models.
- A maximum of three small battery cabinets may be stacked on each other.
- A maximum of two large battery cabinets may be stacked on each other.
The safety battery charging cabinet and storage cabinet allows separate charging and storage of rechargeable batteries. Despite two cabinets being used, no extra space is required as one cabinet can be practically stacked on the other. The modular cabinet concept can be expanded to suit growing company requirements and offers a safe storage option. Because they can be stacked at the place of use and are easy to assemble, moving them is simple. The fire chamber-tested, stackable modular system allows individual configuration. The Premium and Premium Plus model series make it possible to couple signals across several cabinets.
The 8 safety recommendations that currently apply for charging
- Only charge when supervised
- Use a non combustible underlay
- Use an underlay that is not electrically conductive
- Have a smoke detector in the room
- Maintain safety distances (min. 2.5 – 5 metres for lithium batteries with a low and medium power output)
- Do not store together with flammable objects
- Ensure protection from mechanical damage
- Ensure the correct (charging) temperature
Important: these safety recommendations apply by principle. This is why using safety battery cabinets demonstrates observance of these recommendations, and makes it easier to comply with them.
How to prevent your batteries from being damaged
If you prevent defects or damage from occurring even before charging or storing your lithium-ion batteries, or at least identify them, you can minimise the risk of critical situations and fires.
The following tips can help:
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight (max. 25 degrees)
- Avoid vibrations (or dropping) your technology or the rechargeable battery
- Only use the certified battery chargers for your rechargeable battery
- Only use the original rechargeable battery
- Carry out regular visual inspections to ensure any damage is identified at once, and to allow you to sort out or dispose of the defective batteries/rechargeable batteries
- Train your employees about the potential sources of danger to make sure they are aware of them
How do you store, transport and dispose of hazardous goods correctly?
Lithium batteries are classified as hazardous goods, and must therefore be stored, transported and disposed of separately. The condition of the battery also plays an important role. To ensure safety, choose only UN-approved container solutions whenever possible. An impact resistant plastic collection container in combination with non combustible granulate is ideal for collecting intact lithium batteries. The safest way to store defective or damaged rechargeable batteries is in the special CEMO storage and transport safety drum for rechargeable batteries.
As should be self-evident, prototype batteries also need to be kept separate in a fire protection-compliant manner. The functional CEMO modular fire protection boxes for rechargeable batteries, Li-SAFE 2-S, and the CEMO modular fire protection boxes for rechargeable batteries, 3-S, are ideal for this purpose.
At kaiserkraft you will always find the right battery storage and transport container.
