PANDROL CD200 IQ Operation And Maintenance Manual page 13

1.1 Battery Precautions
• Maintenance tasks or repairs on batteries must NOT be carried out when the battery is on
charge or being discharged. Before commencing any work on the batteries, ensure that the
power has been switched OFF and that the battery is ISOLATED and not being charged.
• The gases generated by a battery on charge are highly inflammable. Keep flames away
from batteries. Do not smoke in the vicinity of batteries. Where a battery is found to be or is
suspected to be overheated, extreme caution should be taken to prevent ignition and ample
time must be allowed for the dispersal of the gases.
• Metal parts of a battery are LIVE. Use insulated spanners on battery connections. Never
place tools or metal objects on the batteries.
• To avoid short circuits when removing the battery, cables in the battery box should be tied
back and insulated after being disconnected.
• Take care to keep electrolyte away from eyes, skin and clothing. Protective clothing and
goggles must be worn during ALL battery repairs.
• If electrolyte enters the eyes it should be washed out immediately with the specified irrigation
fluid using either an eye sachet or a bottle with an eye irrigator bath. For skin burns the
affected area should be immediately washed with copious quantities of clean running water.
In all cases, immediate medical attention must be obtained and medical staff informed that
battery electrolyte is concerned.
• Clothing soaked with electrolyte must be removed immediately.
• Only pure distilled or de-ionised water may be used for topping up battery cells.
• Ensure that all cables used for battery charging are maintained in good condition. When in
use, they MUST be positioned so that they do not present a danger to personnel or damage
cables and equipment.
• Disposal of electrolyte must be strictly in accordance with the Local arrangements made
between the Depot concerned and the Local Government Authority.
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