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7.3 Handling instructions
for sealed,
maintenance-free
batteries and wet
batteries
Only carry out work on batteries
in accordance with instructions
from specialists.
Wear protective goggles and
clothing when working on
batteries.
Observe the accident
prevention regulations and DIN
VDE 0510 and DIN VDE 0105,
part 1.
Smoking is prohibited.
Keep battery away from naked
flames, glowing objects and
sparks, as otherwise there is a
danger of explosion or fire.
Rinse any acid splashed into
eyes or onto skin out or off with
plenty of clean water.
Then consult a doctor
immediately.
Wash out clothing contaminated
with acid with water.
Avoid short circuits!
Explosion and fire hazard!
WARNING!
Metal parts in the battery cells
are always live. Therefore, do
not lay objects or tools on the
battery.
Electrolyte is extremely caustic.
Contact with the electrolyte is
not possible during normal
operation.
In the event of destruction of the
casing of maintenance-free
batteries, the bound electrolyte
released is just as caustic as
liquid electrolyte.
Acid and/or batteries filled with
acid must not be handled by
children.
Use only approved lifting and
transport equipment, e.g. lifting
tackle in accordance with VDI
3616.
Lifting hooks must not cause
damage to cells, connectors or
connection cables.
Putting into operation The batteries are to be checked
to ensure proper mechanical
condition.
Connection leads and charging
plugs are to be connected to the
proper terminals, as otherwise
the batteries and the charging
set may be destroyed.
The connection with the
connecting leads of the
machine and/or the charging set
may take place only with the
mains switch and/or with the
charging set switched off.
Maintenance-free, sealed
batteries
The batteries are to be
recharged before being put into
operation.
Wet batteries
For reasons of durability
unfilled, pre-charged wet
batteries should be filled only
immediately before insertion.
Following this recharging is to
be carried out.
Observe the respective
manufacturer’s instructions
when doing so.
Operation DIN VDE 0510 part 3 applies to
the operation of batteries for
powering vehicles.
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