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cal devices that wi ll
be powered by the battery and how
they will
be
used.
Automot ive batteries shoul d be used only in an emer-
gency situation when a suitable marine battery is
n OI
available. If used, the automotive battery should be re-
placed with a suitable marine battery as soon as possible.
Refer to Table 1 for recommended battery capaci ty.
Safety Precautions
When working with batteries. use extreme care 10avoid
spill ing or splashing the electrolyte. This solution con-
tains sulfuric acid. which can ruin clothing and cause seri-
ous chemical bums. If any electrolyte is spilled or
splashed on clothing or skin, immed iately neutralize with
a solution of bakin g soda and water, then flush the area
with
an abund
ance of clean wate r.
WA RNING
Electroly te splashed into the eyes is ex-
tremely dangerous. Always wear safely
glasses while working with batteries.
If
electrolyte is splashed into the eyes. call a
physician immediately, force the eyes open
and flood with cool. clean wOlerfor approx-
imately Jive minutes.
If
electrolyte is spilled or splashed onto any surface. it
should be immed iately neut ralized wit h baking soda and
water sol ution and then rinsed with clean water. While
batte ries are be ing charged, high ly explosive hydrogen
gas forms in each cell. Som e of this gas escap es through
filler cap openings and may fonn an explosive atmo-
sp here in and around the battery. Th is condition can exi st
for seve ral ho urs. Sparks, an open flame or a lighted ciga-
rette can ignite this gas, caus ing an internal battery exp lo-
sion and poss ible serious perso nal inj ury.
Take the following precauti ons to preve nt inj ury.
CHA PTE R N I:O;E
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g
brush
Warm waler
and baking
soda solution
I . Do not smoke or permit any open flame near any bat-
tery be ing charged or that has been recently charged .
2. Do not disconnect live ci rcuits at battery terminals,
since a spark usually occurs when a live c ircuit is broke n.
3 . Take care when connecting or d isconnecting any bat-
tery charger. Mak e sure its powe r switch is off before