Installation guide

Mobility and Logistics, Traffic Solutions

Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7ER

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Version 1 Status Issued

Last Editor Carl Rabe Date 11-Dec-2014

Document Name Stratos Outstation General and ICM Handbook Document No. 667/HB/52250/000

Safety of Road Users

It is important that all personnel are aware of the dangers to road users that could arise

during repair and maintenance of traffic control equipment.

Ensure that the working area is coned and signed as necessary to warn motorists and

pedestrians of any dangers and to help protect the personnel working on the site.

Safety Warning – Lead Acid Battery

This equipment may contain a sealed lead acid battery depending on variant type.

Do not short circuit, puncture, take apart, incinerate, crush, immerse, force discharge,

ingest or expose to temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the

product, otherwise there is a risk of fire or explosion.

Batteries should be handled and stored carefully to avoid short circuits. Do not store in

disorderly fashion, or allow metal objects to be mixed with stored batteries. Keep batteries

between 0°C and 35°C for prolonged storage.

The battery is a sealed unit which is not hazardous when used according to these

recommendations. Do not breathe vapours or touch any internal material with bare hands

should the battery become damaged in any way.

Battery disposal method should be in accordance with local, state and government

regulations. In many countries, batteries should not be disposed of into ordinary

household waste. They must be recycled properly to protect the environment and to cut

down on the waste of precious resources.