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PBV20N2 PBV20N2 Service Service ManualManual
7.17.1 Safety regulations concerning the handling of lead-acidSafety regulations concerning the handling of lead-acid
batteriesbatteries
Pay attention to the Pay attention to the battery’s operating instructions and fix them close to the battery.battery’s operating instructions and fix them close to the battery.
Work on batteries should be carried out Work on batteries should be carried out by skilled personnel only!by skilled personnel only!
Use protective glasses and clothes when working on batteries.Use protective glasses and clothes when working on batteries.
Pay attention to the Pay attention to the accident prevention rules as well as the standards EN 50272-3 accident prevention rules as well as the standards EN 50272-3 and ENand EN
50110-150110-1
No smoking!No smoking!
Do not expose batteries to naked Do not expose batteries to naked flames, glowing embers or sparks, as it may cause theflames, glowing embers or sparks, as it may cause the
battery to explode.battery to explode.
Acid splashes in the eyAcid splashes in the eyes or on the skin mues or on the skin must be washed immediately wst be washed immediately with water.ith water.
In case of an accident, consult a In case of an accident, consult a doctor immediately!doctor immediately!
Clothing contaminated by acid should be Clothing contaminated by acid should be washed with water.washed with water.
Risk of explosion and fire, avoid short Risk of explosion and fire, avoid short circuits!circuits!
Metal parts of the battery are Metal parts of the battery are always live. Do not place tools or always live. Do not place tools or other metal objects on theother metal objects on the
battery!battery!
Electrolyte is highly corrosive.Electrolyte is highly corrosive.
Batteries and cells are heavy.Batteries and cells are heavy.
Ensure secure installation. Use only suitable handling equipment, for Ensure secure installation. Use only suitable handling equipment, for example lifting gear inexample lifting gear in
accordance with the standard VDI 3616.accordance with the standard VDI 3616.
Dangerous electrical voltage!Dangerous electrical voltage!
Pay attention to the Pay attention to the hazards that can be caused by batteries.hazards that can be caused by batteries.