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5. Consideration points at the accident site
The following precautions need to be observed when you handle the vehicle at the accident site.
WARNING:
After submergence or if there is a large damage (deformation or hole) in the Main drive lithium-ion
battery, since there is a risk of smoking or fire after a lapse of time, be careful when handling.
(1) Required tools and equipment
Marked ★ items are required. The other items should be available and used as necessary.
1) ★ Insulating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with a minimum resistance rating of 370V.
Rubber insulating gloves and rubber soled insulating shoes should be worn to help prevent
electrical shock while working on high voltage circuits. PPE pants and jacket are also
recommended.
2) Mask for organic gas, solvent-resistant gloves (or heavy-duty rubber gloves) and eye protection
(safety glasses) should be used in case there is electrolyte leakage from the Main drive
lithium-ion battery.
3) ★ Wrench (size 10mm), to disconnect the negative terminal on the 12V battery.
4) ★ Needle-nose pliers, to remove the power control unit fuse.
5) Absorption mat and/or sand to help absorb leaking electrolyte or oil.
CAUTION:
The Main drive lithium-ion battery uses an electrolyte made of flammable “Carbonate ester
solution of lithium salts”.
Put the absorption mat and sand which adsorbed the electrolyte in a plastic bag and should
be properly disposed it according to the rules of local governments etc. as industrial waste.
6) Fire extinguisher suitable for flammable liquid and electrical equipment fires.
7) Insulating plastic tape which can be used to cover exposed high voltage wiring and/or 12V battery
negative terminal.
(2) Required tools and equipment for discharging the Main drive lithium-ion battery
Marked ★ items are required. The other items should be available and used as necessary.
1) Easy set pool and Leak-proof thick plastic sheet
Easy set pool with a minimum size of approximately 450cm X 200cm X 70cm [approximately 180
inch X 80 inch X 30 inch] (length X width X height), and a leak-proof thick plastic sheet as
necessary.
2) ★ Socket wrench (size 10mm) and Flat head screwdriver, to detach the Under cover below the
Main drive lithium-ion battery.
3) ★ Drill (size φ6mm or less), eye protection (safety glasses), solvent resistant protective
equipment and container to drill the drain holes on the bottom of the Main drive lithium-ion
battery for draining.
WARNING:
Do not use non-waterproof electric operated drill because there is a danger of electric shock from
drainage in the Main drive lithium-ion battery.
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