Group 12, Battery
12-1-2 • Battery Service SM 765, Nov ’06
Battery Handling
CAUTION
!
Remove all jewelry (watch, rings, bracelets,
etc.) before working on electrical systems.
Severe burns can result from contact with
electrical circuits.
WARNING
!
Battery service must be done by trained per-
sonnel. Battery acid can cause severe burns
and injury. Do not smoke or have open
flames around batteries.
WARNING
!
Electric truck batteries are heavy and awk-
ward to handle. On charge, they give off
hydrogen and oxygen which, in certain con-
centrations, are explosive. Electric truck bat-
teries are also costly, so before you remove,
service, or install a truck battery, consult
BATTERY MANUFACTURER for more rec-
ommendations and instructions on handling
and charging batteries. Carefully read and
follow recommendations and instructions.
Change or service batteries only in an area designated for
this purpose. Refer to page 4 for additional information.
• Be sure this area has provisions to flush and neu-
tralize acid spillage.
• Be certain the area has proper ventilation to venti-
late fumes from charging batteries.
• Check to see that there is fire protection. Fire extin-
guishers should be properly maintained and
located in designated areas.
DANGER
!
Explosive gas is always present around bat-
teries, especially when they are being
charged.
• No smoking allowed in the charging area.
• Battery electrolyte must never be checked with
an open flame.
• Open flame, sparks, or electric arcs must never
be allowed in the battery charging area.
• The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid
which can cause injury. If acid contacts your
eyes or skin, flush immediately with water and
get medical assistance.
Persons maintaining batteries must wear protective cloth-
ing such as:
• Face and head shields
• Long shirt sleeves
• Gauntlet gloves
• Rubber apron
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