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Autocar E-ACTT™ Service Manual First Responder Guide 2022 autocartruck.com Document Number: AWE 00424 Rev. 001...
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Autocar products that have been modified after leaving Autocar’s factory. Autocar is not liable for any damage or failure of components added by a body builder or any other modification company not contracted by Autocar, or the failure of original components caused by any modification or alteration of the Autocar product.
AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE SAFETY DEFINITIONS The following safety indicators are used in this guide: DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury or damage to equipment or other property. The High Voltage Warning Label (Figure 1) alerts you to the potential presence of high voltage.
AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) IDENTIFICATION The Autocar E-ACTT can be identified by the following: • No fuel tank • No exhaust/muffler system • Unique warning labels • An “N” in the seventh position of the VIN • Large rectangular battery boxes on each side of the frame behind the cab (Figure 2)
AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS In the event of damage, fire, or flooding involving an electric vehicle: • Always assume the high voltage (HV) battery and associated components are energized and fully charged. • Exposed electrical components, wires, and HV batteries present potential HV shock hazards.
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AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE DANGER Never cut, breach or touch high voltage components or cabling. Doing so could result is serious injury or death. High voltage cables are orange. DANGER When shutting done the high voltage system wait at least fifteen minutes for the complete discharge of high voltage capacitors.
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AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE High voltage components and cables are shown in orange in Figure 4 and Figure 5. Componenets in ORANGE indicate HIGH VOLTAGE SBOX Plugs Battery Pack Battery Pack Figure 4 Componenets in ORANGE indicate HIGH VOLTAGE SBOX...
AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE DISABLE THE VEHICLE High Voltage Disconnect Procedure DANGER Never cut, breach or touch high voltage components or cables while energized. NOTICE NOTICE The high voltage system discharge procedure is designed to disable the vehicle HV system, NOT to discharge the HV batteries. The batteries will remain energized after this procedure is completed.
AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE 3. Remove the cables from the top battery and press the red button on the circuit breaker. Push RED Button to Disconnect 24V Power Figure 7 4. If access to the battery terminals is not possible, cut the three 12V cables in the location shown in Figure 8.
AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE If the Vehicle is Charging • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, if possible. • Disconnect the vehicle from the charging station. Some of the high-voltage components are activated during charging. Remove the charging connector to deactivate these components.
AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE DANGER Always assume the high voltage battery and associated components are energized and fully charged. • Exposed electrical components, wires and high voltage batteries present potential high voltage shock hazards. • Venting/off-gassing high voltage battery vapors are potentially toxic and flammable.
AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE First Aid Procedures • In case of contact with electrolyte, gases, or combustion by-products from a lithium-ion battery release, the following first aid measures should be considered: • EYES: Immediately flush eyes with a direct stream of water for at least 15 minutes with eyelids held open, to ensure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissue.
Failure to remove the driveshaft or axle shafts prior to towing may result in damage to the traction motor. The Autocar E-ACTT vehicle may be towed a short distance to remove it from a roadway. To guarantee oil supply in the traction motor, the ignition must be switched on and the range selector in NEUTRAL (N).
If possible, remove the HV batteries from the vehicle and store them outside away from any combustible materials. Refer to the “Autocar E-ACTT Safety Service Manual - AWE 00400” for more information. 888-218-3611 AWE 00424 Rev. 001...
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