BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
Battery Safety
● Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
● Use tools with insulated handles.
● Wear rubber gloves and rubber soled boots.
● Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
● Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
● Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove the source
from the ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock.
● The likelihood of such shock can be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation
and maintenance.
(Applicable to equipment and remote battery supplies not having a rounded supply circuit)
● When working on batteries protective clothing and eye wear should be worn.
● When replacing batteries, replace with the same type and number of batteries or battery
packs. Consult with the battery manufacturer for more information on replacement.
● CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in a re. The batteries may explode.
● CAUTION: Do not open or damage batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful
● If in doubt have the work carried out by a suitably qualied electrical worker.
CAUTION
A battery can present a risk of electric shock and high short-circuit
current. The following precautions should be observed when working on
batteries
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