Waeco CombiPower 2012 Operating Manual page 9

CombiPower
2.3 Safety precautions when handling batteries
WARNING!
!
Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery
fluid coming into contact with your body. If your skin does come
into contact with battery fluid, wash the part of your body in
question thoroughly with water.
CAUTION!
!
Do not smoke and ensure that no sparks can arise in the vicinity
of the engine or battery.
NOTICE!
A
Only use rechargeable batteries.
Make sure the polarity is correct when connecting the battery:
– Red terminal – positive battery terminal
– Black terminal – negative battery terminal
Prevent any metal parts from falling on the battery. This can
cause sparks or short-circuit the battery and other electrical
parts.
Follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer and those of
the manufacturer of the system or vehicle in which the battery is
used.
Never attempt to charge frozen batteries.
If you need to remove the battery, first disconnect the earth
connection. Disconnect all connections and all consumers from
the battery before removing it.
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