Safety Notices And Instructions - Smith Newton 2000 Series Owner's Manual

2. Safety Notices and Instructions

Never attempt to open a battery pack. This vehicle uses a battery pack that
Never attempt to remove, unplug or cut any of the ORANGE marked
cables or conduit. Orange marked cables carry high voltage.
Only authorized personnel are allowed to work on the electrical power
DO NOT perform any welding work on the vehicle without permission
from Smith Electric Vehicles. Serious damage can be caused to the drive
train and the electronic control systems.
Hazardous Location Warning: It may not be appropriate to operate this
electric vehicle in special occupancies, classified locations, or hazardous
locations as defined by the National Electrical Code, Section 1.
EMF/EMR WARNING: Potential electromagnetic field or electromagnetic
charge around this electrical vehicle may impact medical electronic devices.
Refer to Smith Electric Vehicles Process Document CD-0650-0010 for
detailed First Responder Instructions.
The vehicle is fitted with a High Voltage Isolator that removes the
power to the controller. This isolator, located between the seats
on the control panel (Figure 2.1), should be activated in the event
of a vehicular accident.
Do not reset the High Voltage Isolator until the emergency
situation has passed. The High Voltage Isolator is 'reset' by
returning the red switch cover to the RUN position i.e. covering
the switch, and re-starting the vehicle in the normal manner.
Do not operate the High Voltage Isolator while the vehicle is
in motion! If the High Voltage Isolator is activated when the
vehicle is in motion, the steering will become stiff and the vehicle
will continue to roll. The regenerative braking system will not
assist braking. The service brake will operate until air is depleted,
then a safety mechanism will automatically apply the rear brakes.
This automatic braking cannot be driver controlled and the brake
will remain on until air system is charged.
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operates at 320 volts DC.
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and/or control systems.
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High Voltage Isolator
Figure 2.1
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