Approaching A Damaged High-Voltage Vehicle; Follow Existing Training And Incident Commander Direction - Ford 2013 FUSION HYBRID Emergency Response Manual

APPROACHING A DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE

WARNING:
ELECTRIC VEHICLES DAMAGED BY A CRASH MAY HAVE COMPROMISED
HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY SYSTEMS AND PRESENT A POTENTIAL HIGH-VOLTAGE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND WEAR APPROPRIATE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SAFETY GEAR, INCLUDING
HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE ALL METALLIC JEWELRY,
INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. ISOLATE THE HV SYSTEM AS DIRECTED BY THE
FORD EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE FOR THE VEHICLE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING:
DAMAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLES SUBMERGED IN WATER PRESENT A
POTENTIAL HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND
WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SAFETY GEAR,
INCLUDING HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE ALL METALLIC
JEWELRY, INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTRACT THE
VEHICLE UNTIL THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY HAS DISCHARGED INDICATED BY THE
ABSENCE OF BUBBLING OR FIZZING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. FOLLOW EXISTING TRAINING AND INCIDENT COMMANDER DIRECTION

• Emergency responders should use LARGE amounts of water if fire is present
or suspected and, keeping in mind that fire can occur for a considerable
period after the crash, should proceed accordingly.
• This guide provides only supplemental information as it pertains to the
Fusion Hybrid, MKZ Hybrid and Fusion Energi vehicles. The same rules
apply when approaching any potential high-voltage situation. Always follow
your high-voltage safety training. Some precautions to take in a high-voltage
situation include:
— Remove all jewelry: Watches, necklaces and earrings. Remove any
metal objects that are conductors of electricity.
— Wear the necessary PPEs: High-voltage rubber gloves, face
shield, insulated boots, protective raincoat and apron.
• Bring the following equipment:
— Class ABC powder-type fire extinguisher.
— A nonconductive object, about 1.5 m (5 ft) long. This can be used to safely
push someone away from the vehicle if they accidentally come in contact
with high-voltage.
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2013 Fusion MKZ Hybrid Emergency Response Guide