Personal Precautions - Solar BA5 User Manual

Personal Precautions

Someone should always be within range of your voice or close enough to come to
your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes. Protective eyewear should always be worn when working near
lead-acid batteries.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If
acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. It might
spark or short circuit the battery or another electrical part that may cause
explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches
when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-
circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe
burn.
Use the tester for testing lead-acid batteries only. Do not use for testing dry-cell
batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
NEVER test, charge or jump start a frozen battery.
Do not submerge in water.
Do not operate with flammables such as gasoline, etc.
If the tester receives a sharp blow or is otherwise damaged in any way, have it
checked by a qualified service person.
Do not disassemble the tester. Have it checked by a qualified service person.