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Introduction
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual has been created to assist the first responders in identifying and
responding to vehicles equipped with a DAF electrical driveline.
The DAF electrical vehicle uses high-voltage AC to power an electric motor. High-
voltage battery packs stores energy until it is required to power the vehicle.
The DAF electrical driveline has been designed with many features for user protection,
to ensure safe access to and from the vehicle under various conditions. It is important
to read and understand the 'Emergency high-voltage shutdown procedures'.
WARNING! Always assume the vehicle is powered up.
1.2 WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
WARNING! Not observing the following safety regulations can
seriously jeopardise one's health and safety and can damage the
vehicle and lead to hazardous situations:
– Always observe the safety instructions in this manual and do not
ignore them.
– Also read the instructions and warnings on the labels and stickers
on the various components of the vehicle and comply with them.
They have been put there for your health and safety, so do not
ignore them.
WARNING! The Electric Vehicle is equipped with high-voltage
components and wiring. Not following these instructions can result in
severe personal injury or death.
– Always observe the safety instructions in this manual and do not
ignore them.
– Only work on an EV when the high-voltage circuit is shut down. See
'Emergency shutdown procedure'.
– Avoid touching the high-voltage components, identifiable by a
warning sticker, before the high-voltage circuit is shut down.
– Avoid touching the orange high-voltage wiring and connectors,
before the high-voltage circuit is shut down.
WARNING! This vehicle is also equipped with two battery packs, each
containing two high-voltage batteries. Exposure to high voltage can
result in severe personal injury or death.
– Never open the high-voltage battery packs.
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