Clark NPR17 - Battery Charging

Section 6. Planned Maintenance
6. Chain hoists or power battery hoists must be equipped with load-
chain containers to accumulate the excess lifting chain.
7. Keep all tools and other metallic objects away from the terminals.
4k WARNING
BATTERY SERVICE: Battery service must be done by
trained and authorized personnel. Battery acid can
cause severe burns and injury.
Battery Charging
1. Persons maintaining storage batteries must wear protective cloth-
ing such as face shield, long sleeves, and gloves.
2. Hydrogen emissions from charging
batteries are flammable. No smoking
is allowed in the charging area. Do not
check the electrolyte level with an open
flame. Do not allowopenflame, sparks,
or electric arcs in battery charging area.
WARNING
SULFURIC ACID: The battery con-
tains corrosive acid that can cause
injury. If acid contacts your eyes or
skin, flush immediately with water
and get medical assistance.
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