SAFETY
1.7 Battery Safety
WARNING
• Keep all sparks and flames away from the batteries,
as a gas given off by electrolyte is explosive.
• Ventilate when charging in enclosed space.
Figure 1.1
6: Safety Around Batteries
WARNING
• Wear safety glasses when working near batteries.
• Do NOT tip batteries more than 45° to avoid
electrolyte loss.
• Battery electrolyte causes severe burns. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
• Electrolyte splashed into the eyes is extremely
dangerous. Should this occur, force the eye open,
and flood with cool, clean water for five minutes.
Call a doctor immediately.
• If electrolyte is spilled or spla shed o n cloth ing
or the body, neutralize it immediately with a
solution of baking soda and water, then rinse with
clear water.
Figure 1.17: Safety Around Batteries
WARNING
• To av o id in jury from spark or short circuit,
disconnect battery ground cable before servicing
and part of electrical system.
• Do NOT operate the engine with alternator
or battery disconnected. With battery cables
disconnected and engine running, a high voltage
can be built up if terminals touch the frame.
Anyone touching the frame under these conditions
would be severely shocked.
• When working around storage batteries, remember
that all of the exposed metal parts are live. Never
lay a metal object across the terminals because a
spark or short circuit will result.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Figure 1.18: Safety Around Batteries
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