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General Safety Precautions - Working with Batteries
For further information refer to the battery makers instructions for installation, maintenance, and operation of their
battery products.
Improper use of the products described in this manual may lead to personal injury and/or
property damage. GENEREX is not liable for injuries or damages that result from improper
handling these products.
Risks associated with improper use include: explosion, fire, and short circuits. Attention!
Battery terminals are always live, so never place metal objects or tools on top of the batter-
ies. Battery electrolyte solutions are highly corrosive. Should you observe leaks of electro-
lyte from a battery, be aware that these fluids are harmful to both eyes and skin.
Installation, maintenance, and repair of batteries and battery equipment should be per-
formed only by trained specialists (or personnel authorized by battery manufacturers to
perform such services). Persons who have not been trained in battery safety or the proper
handling of batteries (or who have not been authorized to work on them) must not handle
batteries.
Observe the following regulations (IEEE standards USA only):
ZVEI publication "Instructions for the Safe Handling of Electrolyte for Lead-acid Ac-
cumulators."
ZVEI publication "Safety Data Sheet on Accumulator Acid (Diluted Sulfu-ric Acid)."
VDE 0510 Part 2: 2001-12, in accordance with EN 50272-2:2001: "Safety Re-
quirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations - Part 2: Stationary
Batteries".
IEEE Standard 450-2002: "Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and
Replacement of Vented Lead Acid Batteries for Stationary Application."
IEEE Standard 1188-2005: “Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and
Replacement of Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries for Stationary Application."
IEEE Standard 1375-1998: "Guide for Protection of Stationary Battery Systems
Observe also the following safety rules:
1. Ensure that all electrical loads and power supplies/charging devices
(including separators, fuses, and switches) are switched off. This must be car-
ried out by qualified personnel.
2. Remove all wrist watches, rings, chains, jewelry and other metal objects before
working with batteries.
3. Use insulated tools only.
4. Wear insulating rubber gloves and rubber shoes.
5. Never place tools or metal components on top of the batteries.
6. Make sure that the battery or batteries are not mistakenly grounded. (The conse-
quences of an accidental or incorrect connec-tion can be mitigated reduced by ter-
minating the ground connection.) If the system is grounded, terminate the connec-
tion. Touching a grounded battery by mistake can result in severe electric
shock.
7. Before establishing connections, make sure to verify polarity. (Better one too many
times than one too few.)
8. Filled lead-acid batteries contain highly explosive gas (hydrogen/air mixture). Never
smoke, handle open flames or create sparks near the batteries. Always avoid
electrostatic discharge; wear cotton clothing and ground yourself if necessary.
9. Wear the appropriate safety clothing and equipment.
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