NSS eForce - Important Safety Instructions; Battery Powered Equipment; General; Battery Installation

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT
WARNING: Failure to observe these instructions can cause personal
injury to machine operator or bystanders.
GENERAL
 ALWAYS read and understand all instructions before
installing or charging batteries.
 NEVER attempt to install or charge batteries unless
you have been trained to do so or allow an untrained
person to install or charge batteries.
 ALWAYS remove all jewelry when working on or
near the batteries and electrical system components.
 ALWAYS turn off all switches during installation and
service.
 ALWAYS disconnect the battery disconnect before
performing any service or repair. See
 ALWAYS wear eye protection, rubber gloves and
protective clothing to avoid contact with battery acid.
 NEVER lay anything on top of batteries as arcing
may occur.
 IF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID OCCURS,
follow these instructions:
 SKIN – rinse area with water.
 EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes.
 INTERNAL – Drink water or milk. Follow with Milk
of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
 ALWAYS use an overhead hoist or two people to
install batteries, as the batteries are heavy.
 ALWAYS disconnect battery pack from machine.
 ALWAYS position batteries as shown on the
machine installation decal to maintain machine
balance.
 ALWAYS connect batteries as shown on the
machine installation decal to avoid shorting out the
batteries and the electrical system.
BATTERY CHARGING
 ALWAYS read the instructions on charger carefully.
 ALWAYS use the NSS supplied charger with proper
voltage rating.
 ALWAYS study battery manufacturers’ specific
precautions such as recommended rates of charge.
 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
 ALWAYS plug the charger into an earthed socket-
outlet.
 NEVER touch uninsulated portion of output connector
or uninsulated battery terminal.
 ALWAYS disconnect the AC supply before making or
breaking the connections to the battery while
charging.
 NEVER open or disassemble the battery charger.
 NEVER operate charger if the AC supply cord is
damaged or if the charger has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
FOR LEAD ACID BATTERIES ONLY
Does not apply to gel or maintenance free batteries.
 ALWAYS check to ensure the battery water level
covers the battery plates before charging.
 ALWAYS check water level after charging and add
only distilled water only if necessary to bring level to
the bottom of the fill hole.
 NEVER
overfill batteries as
battery
and machine damage may
result.
 ALWAYS reattach caps to batteries. Do not charge
with caps loose or removed.
 ALWAYS wipe any acid from the top of batteries
using a soap solution.
Read and understand all
instructions before installing
or charging batteries.
No smoking, open
flames, or sparks while
working with batteries.
Contains acid.
Avoid contact
Poison. Causes
severe burns. Avoid
contact.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen, which can cause fire or explosion.
NEVER smoke, light a match, or cause a spark during operation or charging.
ALWAYS char
g
e in a well-ventilated area awa
y
from o
p
en flame.
ALL REPAIR SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN NSS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/
SERVICE STATION USING ONLY NSS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS