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Battery Connections
WARNING: Removal, installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
WARNING: Do not mutilate the battery or dispose of a battery in a fire. The battery is capable of
exploding. If the battery explodes, electrolyte solution will be released in all directions.
Battery electrolyte solution is caustic and can cause severe burns and blindness. If
electrolyte contacts skin or eyes, immediately flush the area with water and seek medical
attention quickly.
WARNING: A battery presents a risk of electrical shock hazard and high short circuit current. The
following precautions are to be followed when working on batteries:
WARNING: The battery electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is harmful to the skin and eyes. It is
electrically conductive and corrosive. The following precautions are to be followed when
working on batteries:
WARNING: A battery presents a risk of fire because they generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is
extremely explosive. Never jump start a battery, smoke in the area around the battery or
cause any spark to occur in the area around the battery. The following precautions are to be
followed when working on batteries:
WARNING: Disconnect the battery's ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery or
battery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a tool accidently
touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of such shock is reduced when the
ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance.
Procedure:
The correct type battery must be installed in the battery compartment provided. Installation and
servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries
and the required precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
3-4 Receiving & Installation
1.
Remove watches, rings, necklaces and all other metal objects.
2.
Use tools with insulated handles.
3.
Wear rubber gloves and boots.
1.
Wear full eye protection (safety glasses or goggles) and protective clothing.
2.
Where electrolyte contacts the skin, flush the area immediately with water and wash it
off using soap and water.
3.
Where electrolyte contacts the eyes, immediately flush the eye thoroughly with water
and seek medical attention quickly.
4.
Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid neutralizing agent. A common
practice is to use a solution of one pound (500 grams) bicarbonate of soda to one
gallon (four liters) of water. The bicarbonate solution is to be added until evidence of
reaction (foaming) has ceased. The resulting liquid is to be flushed with water and the
area dried.
1.
Do not smoke when near batteries.
2.
Do not cause flame or spark in battery area.
3.
Discharge static electricity from body before touching batteries by first touching a
grounded metal surface.
1.
Open access doors and locate battery tray.
2.
Remove the old battery.
3.
Install the new battery.
4.
Connect the positive lead to the positive (+) battery terminal.
5.
Connect the negative lead to the negative (−) battery terminal.
6.
Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
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