User`s guide

Preface

164201085 Rev. F0

Battery Safety Notes

Lead-acid batteries contain dangerous voltages, currents and corrosive material. Battery

installation, maintenance, service and replacement must be performed by authorized personnel

only.

Chemical Hazards

NOTE: Any gelled or liquid emissions from a valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA)

battery contain dilute sulfuric acid, which is harmful to the skin and eyes.

Emissions are electrolytic, which are electrically conductive and corrosive.

To avoid injury:

• Servicing and connection of batteries shall be performed by, or under the direct

supervision of, personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required safety

precautions.

• Always wear eye protection, rubber gloves, and a protective vest when working

near batteries. Remove all metallic objects from hands and neck.

• Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep all open flames and sparks away from

batteries.

• Use tools with insulated handles, do not rest any tools on top of batteries.

• Batteries contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery post terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

(California Proposition 65)

• Wear protective clothing (insulated gloves, eye protection, etc.) whenever installing,

maintaining, servicing, or replacing batteries.

• If any battery emission contacts the skin, wash immediately and thoroughly with

water. Follow your company’s approved chemical exposure procedures.

• If any battery emission contacts the eye, wash immediately and thoroughly with

water for 10 minutes with pure water or a special neutralizing eye wash solution

and seek immediate medical attention. Follow your company’s approved chemical

exposure procedures.

• Neutralize any spilled battery emission with the special solution contained in an

approved spill kit or with a solution of 1 lb. Bicarbonate of soda to 1 gallon of water.

Report chemical spill using your company’s spill reporting structure and seek

medical attention if necessary.

• Always replace batteries with those of an identical type and rating. Never install old

or untested batteries.

• Do not charge batteries in a sealed container. Each individual battery should have

at least 0.5 inches of space between it and all surrounding surfaces to allow for

convection cooling.

• All battery compartments must have adequate ventilation to prevent an

accumulation ofpotentially dangerous gas.