WARNING
EXPLOSIVE
GASES:
Do
not
smokeor
have
open flames
or
sparks
in
battery charging areas
or
near
batteries.
An
explosion
can
cause injury
or
death.
3.
When
charging
batteries,
the
vent caps must
be
kept
in
place
to
avoid electrolyte spray. Care must
be
taken
to
assure that vent
caps
are
open (clean)
and
functioning.
The
battery
(or
compart-
ment)
cover(s) must
be
open
to
dissipate heat
and
gas.
IMPORTANT
If
batteries discharge rapidly during normal operation
or
do not
charge
to the
correct specifications, contact
a
qualified
battery service technician
to
check
the
battery
for
you.
Do not add
electrolyte
or
attempt
to
service
the
battery.
Battery
Removal from Truck
1.
Check
the
designated service
and
charging area
for
fire protec-
tion,
and be
sure
all
sources
of
ignition
are
cleared from
the
area.
Do
not
smoke.
Be
sure
all
previous noted
equipment
is in the
area,
in
good
repair,
and
working properly.
If the
battery
is to be
serviced,
be
sure there
are
provisions
to
flush
and
neutralize
spillage
and to
disperse (ventilate) fumes from gassing batteries
on
charge. And,
be
sure there
are
provisions
for
handling
electro-
lyte.
2.
Before attempting
to
remove
or
charge
a
storage battery,
the
truck
should
be
positioned
in the
designated battery service area
and
the
parking
brake
applied
so the
truck cannot move.
3. If the
battery
to be
handled
is not
equipped with
its own
cover,
cover
the
battery when
handling
with
a
non-conductive (insulat-
ing)
material,
e.g.,
plywood
or
heavy cardboard, before attaching
the
lifting device.
4.
Use an
approved lifting device with
an
insulated spreader bar,
to
remove
and
transport
a
truck battery.
Be
sure
the
hoist
and
lifting
chains
are
equipped
with
safety
hooks.
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