Chevrolet 2011 Volt Collision Awareness Manual page 42

High Voltage Disabling
Full disabling and removal procedures are located in the GM service manual for the vehicle.
Danger: Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or
connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
• Identify how to disable high voltage.
• Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
• Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper
procedures must be followed.
Before working on any high voltage system, be sure to wear the following Personal Protection Equipment:
Safety glasses with appropriate side shields when within 15.24 meters (50 feet) of the vehicle, either indoors or
outdoors.
• Certified and up-to-date Class "0" Insulation gloves rated at 1000V with leather protectors.
- Visually and functionally inspect the gloves before use.
- Wear the Insulation gloves at all times when working with the high voltage battery assembly, whether the system
is energized or not.
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.
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