Chapter 1: Before You Begin; Safety; General Precautions; Conventions Used In This Manual - Midtronics intellect EXP-1000 Instruction Manual

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Safety

Because of the possibility of personal injury, always use extreme caution when working with
batteries. Follow all manufacturers' instructions and BCI (Battery Council International) safety
recommendations.

General Precautions

• DANGER—RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: Batteries can produce a highly explosive mix
of hydrogen gas and oxygen, even when the battery is not in operation. Always work in a
well-ventilated area. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery.
• WARNING—REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
• Battery acid is highly corrosive. If acid enters your eyes, immediately flush them thoroughly
with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. If battery acid
gets on your skin or clothing, wash immediately with water and baking soda.
• Always wear proper safety glasses or face shield when working with or around
batteries.
• Keep hair, hands, and clothing as well as the analyzer cords and cables away from
moving engine parts.
• Remove any jewelry or watches before you start servicing the battery.
• Use caution when working with metallic tools to prevent sparks or short circuits.
• Never lean over a battery when testing, charging or jump starting it.

Conventions Used in This Manual

To help you learn how to use your EXP analyzer, the manual uses these symbols and typographical
conventions:
The safety symbol followed by the word WARNING or CAUTION indicates
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instructions for avoiding hazardous conditions and personal injury.
The word CAUTION without the safety symbol indicates instructions for
CAUTION
avoiding equipment damage.
The wrench symbol indicates procedural notes and helpful information.
The text for keypad buttons and soft-key functions are in bold capital letters.
UP ARROW
POST TYPE
The text for screen options are in regular capital letters.

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