Maintenance work on the carrier
7.17 Electrical system
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GMK 4100L-1
25.11.2016
7.17.2 Checking the batteries
Before checking
• Switch off the battery master switch (1).
• Open the cover on the battery box.
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Risk of poisoning from batteries containing lead
Battery poles, terminals and parts inside the battery contain lead. Residue
containing le
ad can stick to your hands and may not be allowed to enter
your body – e.g. by touching food.
Wash your hands after working on batteries.
G
Risk of explosion from escaping hydrogen.
Do not place tools on the battery and keep naked lights away from it.
G
Risk of explosion from static charge.
Only use antistatic cloth to clean the batteries.
This prevents static charging which could result in hydrogen mixtures
exploding.
G
Risk of burns from battery acids
Battery acid is highly caustic. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves.
Do not tilt the battery. Rinse off or wash out any acid spray on the skin or
clothing using soap suds.
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Risk of damage to the crane's electrical system.
Always switch off the battery master switches before commencing work on
the truck crane's e
lectrical system.
This prevents short circuits and resulting damage to the electrical system.