Victron energy MultiPlus Compact 12/2000/80-50 Manual page 15

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
i. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough
to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
ii. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery
acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
iii. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid
touching eyes while working near battery.
iv. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 10 min and get medical attention
immediately.
v. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine.
vi. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto
battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical
part that may cause explosion.
vii. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery.
A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high
enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe
burn.
viii. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
ix. If necessary to remove battery from vessel, always remove
grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories
in the vessels are off, so as not to cause an arc.
x. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated.
xi. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from
coming in contact with eyes.
xii. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as
removing or not removing cell caps while charging and
recommended rates of charge.
xiii. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level
specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive
gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps,
carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
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