Use and Care Manual

WARNING
(000482)
Electrocution. Never charge a battery in wet
conditions. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, equipment or property damage.
(000164)
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
(000137a)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
(000162)
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
General Information
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Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org
• Stationary emergency generators installed with
automatic transfer switches will crank and start
automatically when NORMAL (UTILITY) source
voltage is removed or is below an acceptable pre-
set level. Do not connect battery cables until NOR-
MAL (UTILITY) source voltage at transfer switch is
correc
t and system is ready to be placed into oper-
ation to prevent automatic startup and possible
in
jury to personnel.
• Only use tools with insulated handles when work-
ing on the battery. Do not lay tools or metal parts
on t
op of the battery.
• Discharge static electricity from the body before
touching the battery by first touching a grounded
metal surface.
• Immediately wash down spilled electrolyte with an
acid neutralizing agent. Use a solution of 1 lb (500
g) bicarbonate of soda to 1 gal (4 L) of water. Add
the bicarbonate of soda solution until evidence of
reaction (foaming) has ceased. Flush the resulting
liquid with water.
Corrosion Protection
Periodically wash and wax the enclosure using automo-
tive type products. Frequent washing is recommended in
salt w
ater/coastal areas.