Dometic Power & Control PJS1000 Operating Manual page 12

Safety instructions
• Loop the cable loosely when storing, tight wrapping may damage the cable and
internal parts.
2.3 Safety precautions when handling batteries
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WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious
injury.
Risk of injury
• Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid coming into con-
tact with your body. If your skin does come into contact with battery fluid, wash that
part of your body thoroughly with water.
If you sustain any injuries from acids, contact a doctor immediately.
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CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Risk of injury
• When working on batteries, do not wear any metal objects such as watches or rings.
Lead acid batteries can cause short circuits which can cause serious injuries.
• Wear goggles and protective clothing when you work on batteries. Do not touch
your eyes when you are working on batteries.
Health hazard
• Do not open or damage batteries or allow them to enter the environment, as they
contain toxic and environmentally harmful heavy metals.
Explosion hazard
• Never attempt to jump-start or charge a frozen or defective battery.
Place the battery in a frost-free area and wait until the battery has acclimatised to the
ambient temperature.
• Do not smoke, use an open flame, or cause sparking near the engine or a battery.
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NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Only use rechargeable batteries.
• Prevent any metal parts from falling on the battery. This can cause sparks or short-cir-
cuit the battery and other electrical parts.
• Ensure that the polarity is correct when connecting the battery.
• Follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer and those of the manufacturer of
the system or vehicle in which the battery is used.
• Only store fully charged batteries. Recharge stored batteries regularly.
• Observe the specified optimum storage temperature, as long-term storage at high
and low temperatures can impair the service life and performance of the battery.
• Avoid deep discharge of the batteries. Immediately recharge deeply discharged
lead batteries to avoid sulfation.
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