IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Trace Engineering Co. Inc. Tel (360) 435-8826 Part Number 3179
5916 195
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Street, NE Fax (360) 435-2229 Effective August 6, 1998
Arlington, WA 98223 USA www.traceengineering.com
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Personal Precautions
1. Someone should be within range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near
batteries.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in the event that battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes.
3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
near batteries. Wash your hands when done.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eyes, immediately flood eyes with running cool water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
5. Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte. Vinegar neutralizes spilled NiCad and
NiFe battery electrolyte. Keep a supply on hand in the area of the batteries.
6. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of a battery or generator.
7. Be extra cautious when working with metal tools on and around batteries. It could short-
circuit the batteries or other electrical parts, producing a spark that could cause an
explosion.
8. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when
working with a battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a
ring, or the like, to metal causing severe burns.
9. Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
10. If a remote or automatic generator-start system is used, disable the automatic starting
circuit, and/or disconnect the generator from its stating battery while servicing to prevent
accidental starting during servicing.
11. If necessary to remove any batteries, always remove the grounded terminal from the
battery first. Make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause an arc.
12. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated.
13. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
14. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions (such as removing or not removing
cell caps while charging) and recommended rates of charge.
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