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Electrical System, General Information - Edition 07.2010
WARNING
♦ Untrained personnel e.g. apprentices, trainees etc. may
only work on batteries when supervised by a vehicle me‐
chanic/foreman or vehicle electrician/foreman.
♦ Acid is highly corrosive. There is a considerable danger of
acid burns if personnel do not handle batteries correctly.
Therefore suitable measures must be taken to ensure that
equipment/solutions etc. are available to neutralize acid
burns. A suitable solution is: e.g. a soap solution.
♦ If electrolyte leaks from a battery it may cause skin burns
or acid corrosion and rusting on the vehicle. This may
damage safety relevant components on the vehicle.
♦ The gas which forms when charging and the gas which
may escape through vent valves is explosive. In extreme
cases a battery may explode if the battery is not handled
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correctly.
♦ Batteries must be renewed where the magic eye is col‐
ourless or light yellow. They must not be checked or
charged and do not slave/jump start. Danger of explosion
when checking and charging or slave/jump starting.
♦ It is prohibited to cause sparks through grinding, welding,
cutting operations and use naked lights in the vicinity of
batteries. Smoking is also prohibited. Sparks generated
by electrostatic charging must also be avoided. Always
touch the vehicle body before touching the battery.
♦ Only work on batteries in well ventilated and suitable
rooms.
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Safety markings on battery
Safety markings on battery
1. - Fires, sparks, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when
handling batteries. Avoid sparks as well as electrostatic discharge
when working with cables and electrical units. Avoid short circuits.
Therefore never lay a tool on a battery.
2. - Wear eye protection before commencing work on battery.
3. - Keep children away from acid and batteries.
4. - Disposal: old batteries are classed as hazardous waste. They
may only be disposed of through a suitable collection centre and
only in accordance with respective legislation.
5. - Never dispose of old batteries in household waste system!
6. - There is a danger of an explosion when working with batteries.
A highly explosive gas is produced when batteries are charged.
7. - Always follow instructions on battery, in ELSA "Electrical Sys‐
tem, General Information" and in owner's manual.
8. - Battery acid is very caustic; therefore wear eye protection and
gloves when working with batteries. Do not tilt battery. Acid can
leak out of the gas vents of some batteries.
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