jcb S1530E Operator's Manual page 61

First Aid - Electrolyte
Eyes
In the case of eye contact, flush with water for 15min. always get medical attention.
Swallowing
Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water or milk. Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Get medical help.
Skin
Flush with water, remove affected clothing. Cover burns with a sterile dressing then get medical help.
(For: Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery)
General Rules
DANGER Set all switches to off before disconnecting and connecting the battery. When disconnecting the
battery, take off the earth (-) lead first.
When reconnecting, attach the positive (+) lead first.
WARNING Do not connect the charger when the batteries are not connected. Doing so could result in
danger of live terminals from the charger.
Do not carry out maintenance on a machine whilst the charger is connected to an external power supply
(i.e. do not work on a live machine). Cables from the charger to the batteries may remain live even if the
batteries are disconnected/removed from the machine. There is a risk of serious electrical shock.
Always disconnect all external power supplies to the machine before carrying out maintenance.
CAUTION Understand the electrical circuit before connecting or disconnecting an electrical component. A
wrong connection can cause injury and/or damage.
Work on the Li-ion Battery should be carried out by qualified personnel only.
While working on the Li-ion Battery wear protective glasses and clothing.
Any uncovered battery material such as electrolyte or powder on the skin or in the eyes must be flushed with
plenty of clean water immediately. Then seek medical assistance. Spillages on clothing should be rinsed out
with water.
Terminals of the Li-ion Battery are always a live; therefore do not place items or tools on the Li-ion Battery.
Avoid short circuits, too deep discharges and too high charge currents. Do not wear any metallic items such
as watches, bracelets etc. In case of fire, you must use a type D, foam or CO2 fire extinguisher.
Never try to open or dismantle the Li-ion Battery. Electrolyte is very corrosive. In normal working conditions
contact with the electrolyte is impossible. If the battery casing is damaged do not touch the exposed electrolyte
or powder because it is corrosive.
Too deep discharges damage the Li-ion battery seriously and can even be dangerous. Therefore, JCB fit a
safety relay within the system. Do not tamper or modify the existing system. If charged after the Li-ion battery
was discharged below the Discharge cut-off voltage, or when the Li-ion battery is damaged or overcharged, the
Li-ion battery can release a harmful mixture of gasses such as phosphate. Make sure there is good ventilation
in closed areas where batteries are being used or charged.
It is recommended not to remove the LI-ion batteries from the machine. However if this is necessary, observe
the following safety warnings: Li-ion Batteries are heavy. If involved in an accident they can become a projectile.
Ensure adequate and secure mounting and always use suitable handling equipment for transportation. Handle
with care because Li-ion Batteries are sensitive to mechanical shock.
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Maintenance
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