Procedure For Exploded Cells - JLG X1000AJ Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

Procedure For Exploded Cells

Explosion of lithium batteries is not likely, it is a rare event
that only occurs when an abnormal condition causes the
temperature to rise and reach a critical point. However, in
the event of lithium battery explosion the environment will
quickly be filled with dense white smoke which will cause
serious irritation to the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. Pre-
cautions must be taken to limit exposure to these fumes.
Minimum Equipment Required;
• Class D fire extinguisher
• Class ABC extinguisher for any secondary fires
• Eye protection or face shield
• Respirator with filter for hydrochloric acid and sulphur
dioxide
• Neoprene gloves
• Acid.resistant lab coats
• Baking soda, calcium oxide or acid absorbent in kit form
• Vermiculite
• Plastic bags
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Start Procedure;
In the event of cell explosion, proceed as follows:
1. Evacuate personnel from the areas contaminated
by smoke.
2. Ventilate the rooms until the cell has been
removed from the area and until the characteristic
pungent odor has disappeared.
3. Even if this is quite unlikely, there may be fires as a
consequence of the explosion. The ways these
emergencies are faced are described in the follow-
ing paragraph.
4. The exploded cell may be hot. Allow it to cool
down to ambient temperature before handling it
(see Procedure for handling hot cells).
5. Wear safety equipment: coat, gloves, mask and fil-
ters.
6. In case of explosion the area around the cell will be
covered by a black carbonaceous material which
contains metallic parts of the cell. Cover the carbo-
naceous residues with a 50/50 mixture of baking
soda and vermiculite or other absorbent material.
Avoid contact between the metallic residues and
charged cells, as this condition may cause a
short.circuit.
7. Place contaminated material in a sealable plastic
bag and remove excess air.
8. Seal the bag.
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