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KTB02 Page 1 Instructions for fixing your labels

Battery Label Kit Suitable for Tesla Installations — Part No: KLB02

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These labels have been produced by a team of professional engravers & printers and fully comply with current AS/NZS 5139 and Clean Energy Council BESS Label Requirements. This kit has been examined by the Clean Energy Council (CEC). The fixing instructions below have been supplied by CEC. Refer to Section 4 — BESS label requirements in AS/NZS 5139.

Please note: No responsibility is taken by the manufacturer or distributor in supplying these instructions.

Page 1 — Essential Labels & Fixing Instructions

  • Danger — Risk of Battery Explosion
    Label text: “DANGER — RISK OF BATTERY EXPLOSION — NO SMOKING — SPARKS — FLAMES”
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the enclosure or on all doors where the battery system is located.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.8
  • Restricted Access
    Label text: “RESTRICTED ACCESS — AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY”
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the enclosure or on all doors where the battery system is located.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.5
  • Danger — Toxic Fumes
    Label text: “DANGER — TOXIC FUMES” (associated with battery incidents)
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the enclosure or on all doors where the battery system is located.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.9
  • Battery Shutdown Procedure
    Label text example: “BATTERY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE: Turn off the BATTERY AC ISOLATORS (AC Supply & Essential Loads) or the BATTERY SUPPLY & ESSENTIAL LOADS circuit breakers located in the Switchboard.”
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the PCE to which the battery system is connected and adjacent to, and visible from, the equipment to be operated in the event of a shutdown.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.16

Battery Supply / DVC Classification

Voltage classifications (DVC) — from AS/NZS 5139 Table 3.2
A ≤ 60 Vdc
B ≤ 120 Vdc
C > 120 Vdc

If the battery voltage is class A, a white/black “Battery Supply” label is required and should be fixed adjacent to the battery enclosure or on all doors to the battery system or BESS room. For classifications B and C, follow the relevant red label requirements.

Page 2 — Additional Labels & Fixing Locations

  • ES UN: 3480
    Label: ES (Green Reflective)
    Fixing location: Fixed on the outside of the Meter Panel & Main Switchboard, visible on approach to the property.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.3
  • Warning — Multiple Battery Systems
    Label text: “WARNING — MULTIPLE BATTERY SYSTEMS — TURN/OFF ALL BATTERY SYSTEM ISOLATORS TO ISOLATE EQUIPMENT”
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the PCE connected to the multiple battery systems.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.12.3
  • Warning — Arc Flash Hazard
    Label text: “WARNING — ARC FLASH HAZARD — APPROPRIATE PPE AND TOOLS REQUIRED WHILE WORKING ON THIS EQUIPMENT”
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the enclosure or on all doors where the battery system is located.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.16
  • Warning — Do Not Disconnect Under Load
    Label text: “WARNING — DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD”
    Fixing location: For disconnectors for DVC-B & DCV-C systems and HRC fuse holders. Fixed adjacent to or on each disconnector or HRC fuse holder.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clauses 7.12.4 and 7.13.3
  • Battery System — Identification
    Label fields: “BATTERY SYSTEM — SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT — MAX A.C. VOLTS — HAZARDOUS A.C. VOLTAGE”
    Fixing location: Where multiple battery systems are installed within one electrical installation, there shall be a sign for each battery system. If the voltage is A, include the white label (Battery Supply … A, V). If the voltage is B or C, the red label is used.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.6
  • Battery System A.C. Isolator
    Label text: “BATTERY SYSTEM A.C. ISOLATOR”
    Fixing location: Fixed to AC isolator adjacent to BESS.
    Reference: AS/NZS 4777.1 Clause 6.8B
  • Battery (cable identification)
    Label text: “BATTERY”
    Fixing location: Fixed to battery cabling not enclosed in conduit.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.1.4

Prominent Danger Panel (Example)

DANGER
RISK OF BATTERY EXPLOSION
NO SMOKING
SPARKS
FLAMES
RESTRICTED ACCESS
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

Page 3 — Switchboard & Main Switch Labels

  • Main Switch (Battery Supply)
    Label text: “MAIN SWITCH (BATTERY SUPPLY)”
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the MAIN SWITCH for the battery supply.
    Reference: AS/NZS 4777.1
  • Main Switch (Grid Supply)
    Label text: “MAIN SWITCH (GRID SUPPLY)”
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the MAIN SWITCH for the grid supply.
    Reference: AS/NZS 4777.1 Clause 6.2(c)
  • Battery Located
    Label text: “BATTERY LOCATED”
    Fixing location: Fixed adjacent to the MAIN SWITCH for the Battery System.
    Reference: AS/NZS 4777.1 Clauses 6.2 & 6.4
  • Warning — Battery System A.C. Isolators
    Label text: “WARNING — BATTERY SYSTEM A.C. ISOLATORS DO NOT DE-ENERGISE THE BATTERY SYSTEM AND BATTERY SYSTEM CABLING”
    Fixing location: Positioned directly below the shutdown procedure which is fixed adjacent to the PCE to which the battery system is connected.
    Reference: AS/NZS 5139 Clause 7.16
  • Warning — Multiple Supplies
    Label text: “WARNING — MULTIPLE SUPPLIES — ISOLATE ALL SUPPLIES BEFORE WORKING ON THIS SWITCHBOARD”
    Fixing location: Fixed at the Switchboard to which the IES is directly connected.
    Reference: AS/NZS 4777.1 Clauses 6.2 & 6.4

Product Reference: Battery Label Kit Part No: KLB02

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Important: Always follow the relevant clauses in AS/NZS 5139 and AS/NZS 4777.1 when applying labels. These instructions are provided as guidance only; installers and responsible persons should ensure compliance with current standards and site-specific requirements.