Batteries - Farymann Diesel 15B Series Operator's Manual

Diesel engine Series 15B / 18B
Structure and function

4.2.5 Batteries

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Observe the following safety factors:
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep away from naked flames and other ignition sources. Do
not smoke.
Do not lay any tools on the battery.
Always disconnect the negative pole of the battery before
performing work on the electrical system.
Do not mix up the + (plus) and - (minus) poles of the battery.
Connect the plus cable first and the minus cable afterwards
when installing the battery.
Disconnect the minus cable first and the plus cable afterwards
when removing the battery.
Always avoid short-circuits and earth contact of live cables.
In the case of faults in the electrical system, first check the
cable connections for good contact.
Replace defective indicator lamps immediately.
Do not remove the ignition key during operation.
Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running
(occurring voltage peaks can destroy electronic components,
e.g. the alternator regulator).
Do not spray parts of the electrical system during engine
cleaning with a water jet or high pressure jet.
Always disconnect the minus terminal of the battery and
disconnect the plug connection to the alternator regulator for
welding work.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect handling of
batteries!
Batteries must be handled with particular caution.
Therefore:
– Never expose batteries to high temperatures.
There is a risk of explosion.
– Escaping liquid due to incorrect use can result
in skin rashes. Avoid contact with the liquid.
Always rinse with a lot of water in the case of
contact with the liquid. If the liquid gets into the
eyes, rinse immediately with water and contact
a doctor immediately.
2008-09-08