Handling In Dangerous Conditions; 1.Personal Protective Equipment; 2.Procedure For Handling Hot Cells - JLG X20JPLUS Operator, Safety, Maintenance And Service Manual

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12.18.1.Handling in dangerous conditions
The battery cells must be handled correctly in order to ensure proper and safe
use. However, if mistakes are made in handling the cells, causing explosion or
venting, the user has to be equipped so as to be able to face this emergency. The
aim of this section is to adequately train the user on safe handling of the cells that
have been subjected to extreme conditions like:
1 Hot cells
2 Cells that have released substances or vented
3 Exploded cells
4 Fire enveloping the lithium batteries
12.18.1.1.Personal protective equipment
When recharging the battery pack and during any other maintenance operation
on the battery pack, it is necessary to use at least the Personal Protective Equip‐
ment (PPE) listed below.
Protective glasses in accordance with EN 166, for protection against
sprays of hazardous materials.
Hand protection gloves in accordance with EN 60903, for protection
and insulation during work on live parts.
Shoes with antistatic coating able to insulate the worker during
work on the electrical parts of the system.
12.18.1.2.Procedure for handling hot cells
As soon as it has been established that the temperature of a cell has risen consi‐
derably, the first action is the evacuation of personnel from the affected area. The
area has to be isolated and nobody can enter if not strictly necessary. If possible,
before leaving the area, the person who first identified the problem has to check
if there is an external short‐circuit and resolve it as soon as possible. After the
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