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MA-1055-100
03 Rev. 9/07
SAFETY
Control of Hazardous Energy
Control of Hazardous Energy
Lockout/Tagout
In the interest of safety and to ensure compliance with
OSHA Regulations, (Standards - 29 CFR), control of
hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) - 1910.147, Crown
has developed guidelines for proper energy control
when performing service and maintenance on the
truck. Before performing any service or maintenance,
review appropriate sections in this service manual for
additional procedures to be followed.
In addition, Crown recommends that all mechanics
wear appropriate protective items, such as safety
glasses, work gloves, and steel-toed shoes, whenever
performing service or maintenance work on Crown
equipment.
Battery
Safety Rules
• Wear protective clothing, such as, rubber apron,
gloves, boots and full-face shield when performing
any maintenance on batteries. Do not allow elec-
trolyte to come in contact with eyes, skin, clothing
or floor. If electrolyte comes in contact with eyes,
flush immediately and thoroughly with clean water.
Obtain medical attention immediately. Should elec-
trolyte be spilled on skin, rinse promptly with clean
water and wash with soap. A baking soda solution
(one pound to one gallon of water) will neutralize
acid spilled on clothing, floor or any other surface.
Apply solution until bubbling stops and rinse with
clean water.
• Keep vent plugs firmly in place at all times except
when adding water or taking hydrometer readings.
• Do not bring any type of flame, spark, etc., near the
battery. Gas formed while the battery is charging,
is highly explosive. This gas remains in the cells
long after charging has stopped.
• Do not lay metallic or conductive objects on bat-
tery. Arcing will result.
• Do not allow dirt, cleaning solution or other foreign
material to enter cells. Impurities in electrolyte has
a neutralizing effect reducing available charge.
• If battery repair is planned, follow the battery man-
ufacturer's instructions concerning repair practices
and procedures.
Battery Care
Only qualified and experienced personnel should per-
form maintenance and repair on batteries.
• Make certain the charger being used matches the
voltage and amperage of the truck battery. This
voltage is listed on the truck serial plate.
• Before disconnecting or connecting batteries to a
charger, make sure charger is "OFF". If an attempt
is made to do this while charger is "ON", serious
injury to you, the battery and charger could result.
• Never use a match or lighter. Battery fumes are ex-
plosive.
• Make certain battery used meets weight, size and
voltage requirements of truck (refer to serial plate).
NEVER operate truck with an undersized battery.
Charging
Never smoke or bring flame near the battery. Gas
formed during charging is highly explosive and can
cause serious injury.
Consult the charger manufacturer's manual covering
your charger for hints on operation and maintenance.
Crown 2006 PF15396-1 Rev. 9/07
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