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Electrical Equipment General Information - Edition 08.2019
WARNING
♦ Personnel instructed in protection, such as a trainee or an
apprentice, may only perform work on vehicle Batteries -
A- under supervision of technical personnel, for example,
a master automotive technician or a master automotive
electrician.
♦ Acid has strong corrosive properties. If Batteries - A- are
handled inappropriately, there is a risk that personal injury
may result from exposure to harmful electrolyte influen‐
ces. Therefore, suitable remedies for acid damage must
be kept readily available. Soapy water would be a suitable
remedy.
♦ If electrolyte drips out from the Battery - A- , skin can be
burned by acid and the vehicle may be affected by acid
erosion and corrosion. It is a possibility that safety-related
vehicle components can be damaged.
♦ When charging and when resting after charging, explosive
gas is present. In extreme cases, if the Battery - A- is han‐
dled inappropriately, the emitted gases may cause the
battery to explode.
♦ Replace a Battery - A- if the visual indicator has »no color
or is bright yellow«. They may not be tested or charged
and jump starting may not be used. There is a risk of ex‐
plosion during testing, charging or jump starting.
♦ Producing sparks by sanding, welding, cutting and open
flames, (also from smoking near the battery) is forbidden.
Producing sparks through electrostatic discharge must al‐
so be avoided. Always touch the vehicle body before
touching the Battery - A- .
♦ Only perform Battery - A- procedures in suitable and well-
ventilated locations.
WARNING
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Pollution risk.
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sonous lead (Pb) and sulfuric acid.
♦ Follow disposal requirements, only dispose of used bat‐
teries in suitable containers at an authorized collection
site.
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