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6 Modifications to the basic vehicle
6.12 Handling of EV system
MITSUBISHI FUSO body/equipment mounting directives for FE Issue date: 20. 10. 2020
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6.12.3 Precautions during electric welding
(a) Remove the starter key from the key slot.
(b) Turn off the high voltage shutoff switch.
(c) Disconnect the battery cable connected to the
negative (-) side of the battery and leave for 5
minutes or longer.
(d) As needed, cover the surrounding area to prevent
welding sparks from damaging the vehicle.
(e) Connect the welder negative (-) cable to the vicinity
of the welding part. Do not connect the cab and
frame.
(f) Set the welder current to the value appropriate for
the metal and perform welding.
(g) Perform welding work, referring to "8.6
Precautions during electric welding" (É 8.6.).
6.12.4 Precautions of high-voltage battery box
The high voltage battery is a lithium ion battery
Observe the following precautions to secure the safety
of the battery and make full use of the performance.
For any questions regarding handling, etc., contact
your Mitsubishi Fuso dealer.
(a) If a fault or other problem occurs during the use of
the high voltage battery, immediately contact your
Mitsubishi Fuso dealer for receiving appropriate
support.
(b) The high voltage battery shall not be used for any
other purposes than intended.
(c) Do not expose the ventilation valve (the internal
release valve) of the high voltage battery to water,
sea water, juice, or other liquid because doing so
may result in damages to the internal parts of the
high voltage battery, explosion, firing, heating, or
expansion of the battery module.
Also, do not apply high pressure cleaning to the
said valve.
(d) Do not pierce the high voltage battery with a nail,
strike it with a hammer, or stomp on it because
doing so will damage the battery internal circuit or
may cause explosion, firing, heating, or expansion
of the battery.
(e) If the battery is externally corroded, emits odour,
or gets heated, immediately stop using it and
contact your Mitsubishi Fuso dealer.
(f) You cannot perform maintenance or repair of the
high voltage battery interior with the lid or external
attachment removed.
6.12.5 Attaching a side guard
When installing a side guard around the high voltage
battery box, take care to prevent interference with the
high voltage battery box side cover when it is attached
or removed.
Take care to prevent the side guard and mounting stay
from hiding the caution label.
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Do not leave the safety plug cover open. Be sure to
install it otherwise water or foreign matter may
enter the high-voltage battery box and cause the
battery to break down.