CODE FOR DAILY USE OF EV BATTERY SYSTEM

CATL  AMD

KongCF
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please carefully read and observe the following safety instructions in order to protect the personal safety：

The positive and The maintenance Wear insulating Any behavior of The positive and The working
negative terminals personnel must gloves in operation damaging the batter negative terminals environment of the
of the battery box have the electrician and maintenance of system, such as of the battery box battery system
mustn’t be certificates issued the battery system. extrusion, mustn’t be should be free from
simultaneously by the safety Do not wear metal puncturing and simultaneously corrosive, explosive
touched by both supervision bureau ornaments. burning, will be touched by both and destructive
hands at any time. and the prohibited. hands at any time. insulating gas or
maintenance conductive dust.
certificates issued The battery system
by CATL. should also be kept
away from the heat.
EMERGENCY HANDLING

Scenario - Traffic accident

Step 1: Stop the vehicle stably, open the door, evacuate passengers, pull out the key, turn off the main power witch
and if conditions permitting, disconnect the manual maintenance switch by professionals.
Step 2: Handle the traffic accident according to relevant requirements of the national road traffic safety laws and
egulations.
Step 3: Notify our after-sales service department. The vehicle must not be used until the after-sales service
epartment provides the battery safety results.
EMERGENCY HANDLING

Scenario - Fire
Step 1: Rapidly evacuate people from the vehicle, and dial the alarm call,
depending on the scene conditions.
Step 2: Carry out the following operations if allowed, provided that personal
safety is protected: PROMPT
① If the battery harness is smoking, use the carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguisher.
If the fire is caused by charging anomaly,
② If the battery is on fire, use the high-pressure water hose at a long distance.
immediately turn off the power supply of
③ In case of inhalation of dense smoke, rapidly transfer the victims and seek medical
the charger and then extinguish the fire.
help.

Step 3: Notify the auto brand dealer to obtain the opinions on further handling.
EMERGENCY HANDLING

Scenario - Vehicle wading in water

Pay attention to the following items if the vehicle runs on the road with water:

Depth Speed Time

<=35cm <=10km/h <=10min

Note The vehicle must not run on the road with the water depth more than 30cm
EMERGENCY HANDLING

Scenario - immersion
Pay attention to the following items if the vehicle accidentally falls into
water or is immersed in water:
1. Do not turn on the power supply
2. Notify the auto brand dealer

PROMPT

If immersed in water for weather or special

reasons, the vehicle must not be energized;
otherwise, safety risks or secondary damage
may be caused.
TERMINOLOGY

Normally operating vehicle: refer to the vehicle which is operated, charged and discharged each day.
Temporarily operating vehicle: refer to the vehicle which is not operated at the fixed frequency each month or not
charged and discharged each day.
Long-time stationary vehicle: refer to the vehicle which is not operated in more than 15 consecutive days.
SOC: refer to the proportion of residual capacity of the battery.
CATL: Ningde Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited.
CATL authorized maintenance unit: refer to the authorized service provider, dealer or OEM signed by CATL
BATTERY TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS

-30℃~55℃ -40℃~55℃ 0~55℃ 25℃~45℃

Range of battery Range of battery Range of battery Range of the best battery
work environment storage environment charging environment charging environment
temperature temperature temperature temperature
CHECK BEFOR DRIVING

 Observe the dashboard of the vehicle and confirm that the battery system is in normal conditions without alarm.
 If the SOC value is more than 50%, it means goods conditions are met for driving. It is recommended to fully
charge the vehicle before driving if possible.
 If the SOC value is less than 30%, it means that the battery power is low. The vehicle should be charged until
the SOC value is more than 50% before driving.

Attention

Don’t pull out the charging gun

when it’s working.
REQUIREMENTS FOR NORMAL
OPERATION OF VEHICLE

 The daily cumulative charging power should not exceed 1.5 times of the rated total power.
 If there is the prompt for battery maintenance on the dashboard, please conduct “battery maintenance” as soon
as possible, to recover the normal conditions of the battery system.
 The ”battery maintenance” of the vehicle must be conducted once a year, in order to prevent damage to the
battery.
 Pure electric vehicles should do at least one automatic full charge every three days, hybrid vehicles do not
require this.
 If the battery is damaged as a result of nonconformity to the operating requirements, the three guarantees will
be invalid.

PROMPT

The vehicle should be charged twice at most and maximum 30min each time in the daytime in hot summer. Chargingof morethan 30min
will be conducted only once a day, in order to prevent the influence of high temperature of the battery on normal operation.
INSTRUCTIONS OF TEMPORARILY
OPERATING VEHICLE

The same as those of the normally operating vehicle.

PROMPT

If the air temperature is 0 °C or below, the vehicle should be

charged as soon as possible after operation, in order to prevent the
influence on operation as a result of long charging time in the case
of too low temperature..
INSTRUCTIONS OF LONG-TIME
STATIONARY VEHICLE

 The best SOC range for battery storage is 50%~80%.

 The battery system should be stored in the ventilated and dry place, free
from sunlight, rain or heat source.
 The vehicle should be fully charged once every three months. in order to
prevent the battery from damage.
 Before operating the long-time stationary vehicle, “battery maintenance”
should be performed at least once in order to activate the battery system
and recover the best performance of the battery.
INSTRUCTIONS OF CHARGER

 Use the charger conforming to the national standards.

 Use the “Auto charge” function to charge the vehicle. Do not use the
“Manual charge” function. Do not pull out the charger when charging.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Place: broad, flat and safe, with the charger

Procedures:
① Adjust the battery capacity (SOC) to be 25% to 40%.
② Stop the vehicle stably, turn off the power supply (turn the key into the OFF position), and then turn on the power supply (turn the
key into the ON position). Check whether all electrical appliances of the vehicle are OFF.
③ Keep the vehicle power on (turn the key into the ON position), to stand for 12 to 15 hours without manual guard.
④ A full charge is required after the end of the rest.

PROMPT

① Do not use the vehicle or any electrical appliances during step 3.

② If the standing time requirement cannot be met because of the tight operation time, the maintenance operation can be divided into 2~3
times and completed within a month. The accumulated standing time should meet the requirements.
③ If the prompt of battery maintenance appears twice within one month after maintenance, contact our after-sales service department or
service station for help.
INSTRUCTIONS OF ROUTINE INSPECTION

The vehicle should be comprehensively inspected once a year in operation. Specific inspection items are as follows:
 Whether the high/low-voltage harness and connector of the battery system are scratched, damaged or loose.
 Whether the battery box or high-voltage box has sludge, crack or odor or is subject to deformation or expansion.
 Whether the pneumatic balance valve or explosion-proof valve of the battery box is damaged.
 Whether the battery box and high-pressure box are securely connected with the frame.

PROMPT

① Wear the insulating shoes, insulating gloves, goggles and other protective articles in order to ensure the personal safety before
inspection.
② If any anomaly is found in inspection, contact our after-sales service department or service station for help. Do not repair the vehicle
without permission.
INSTRUCTIONS OF ROUTINE INSPECTION

A comprehensive inspection of the water-cooled unit is required before the summer season. The specific items are
as follows:
 Check if the liquid level of the expansion tank is normal (should be 2/3 or more liquid level). If it is not enough, please refill the
liquid, and then check if the water circulation is normal.
 Check the air inlet of the unit for any blockage. If it is found to be abnormal, clean it and wipe the filter with a clean cloth.

PROMPT

For vehicles equipped with water-cooled units, if the average battery temperature exceeds 50 °C during high-temperature operation in
summer, it is an abnormal situation, please check the water-cooled unit as required. If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact
after-sales service station for assistance.
FUNCTIONS OF
MANUAL MAINTENANCE SWITCH

 The manual maintenance switch is a kind of orange electrical

component which is used for manually cutting off the high-voltage
line and achieving the function of safety protection (see the right
figure).
 The manual maintenance switch should be disconnected before
overhaul and installed in place after overhaul.
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS OF MANUAL
MAINTENANCE SWITCH

1. Removal Procedures

 As shown in Fig. 1, press the clip indicated by the arrow A, using the thumb of the left hand. At the same time,
pull the handle of the maintenance switch in the direction indicated by the arrow B into the angle in Fig. 2, using
the thumb of the right hand.
 As shown in Fig. 2, continue to press the position indicated by the arrow A, using the thumb of the left hand. At
the same time, pull the handle of the maintenance switch in the direction indicated by the arrow B into the angle
in Fig. 3, that is, a 90-degree angle is formed between the handle and maintenance switch.
 As shown in Fig. 4, hold the handle of the upper cover of the maintenance switch, using the right hand, and
carefully pull out the upper cover in the direction indicated by the arrow A. Thus, the maintenance switch is
removed.
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS OF MANUAL
MAINTENANCE SWITCH

2. Installation Procedures

 As shown in Fig. 1, hold the handle of the upper cover of the maintenance switch, using the right hand, until a
90-degree angle is formed between the handle and maintenance switch. Carefully insert the upper cover into
the base in the direction indicated by the arrow A.
 As shown in Fig. 2, slowly push the handle of the maintenance switch in the direction indicated by the arrow B,
using the thumbs of the left and right hand, until the “snapping” sound is uttered. As shown in Fig. 3, the
maintenance is installed in place.
 As shown in Fig. 4, hold the upper cover of the maintenance switch, using the right hand, and pull the upper
cover in the direction indicated by the arrow A, to check whether the upper cover is installed in pace.
DAILY CHECK(INSTRUMENTS PANEL)

 Check SOC value，when the value is under30%，it’s

not appropriate to drive out until the SOC value is more
than 50%.
 Check instrument panels, make sure if there is any
warning signal or not, the signal of “please maintenance”
appears, routine maintenance should be done quickly.
 Ensure if there is any other abnormal phenomena.
Ensure bus’s SOC status
and alarm situation.
DAILY CHECK（BATTERY BOX）

 Check the outside of the box, if it is deformed or destroyed, open the box and check the module.
 Check the window-shades of the box, if blocked, clear it timely.
 Check if there is any dust, water or other liquid. If there is , clear it with dry cloth.
DAILY CHECK（PACK）
MSD is loose?Heating?
Harness status Screw loose?

 Check the MSD, loose? Heating? Bolt loose?

 Check if the PACK’s balance valve is normal or not.
 Check if the PACK is deformed & destroyed or not.
 Check if the harness is loose or not.
 Check if the HV cable is aging & destroyed or not.
 Check if the PACK has any smell or liquid leakage.
 Check the fix screw is loose or not.

Balance valve status

DAILY CHECK（S-BOX）

MSD status
 Check if the MSD is loose or heating.
 Check if the terminal of the HV box is loose or heating.
 Check if the HV box is deformed.
 Check if the HV harness is aging or destroyed.
 Check if the locking screws are loose.

Status of the terminal

of the HV box
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Maintenance field requirement

Close to the charging place so that the battery could be charged timely after maintenance.

Maintenance operating processes

1. Keep the SOC value at the range of 25%~40%, if we don’t use it .
2. Please turn off the power supply before charging, then turn on the key, and turn off all electrical equipment like air-
condition, radio and so on.
3. Keep this status for 12~15 hours then key off, one full charging is needed after the maintenance.
 NOTICE

 It’s not advisable to drive or use any electrical equipment during the maintenance.
 The high voltage electrical equipment will break off itself during the maintenance
if you use it, if happens, you should restart maintenance operation.
 If the warning alarm appears more than twice when the maintenance finished
after one month, please call us for help.
Thank you for watching!
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