5. Emergency Procedure
Emergency Responder’s Guide
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Before beginning any work on the vehicle, ensure that you have the following PPE.
Table 4: Preparation Items for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Preparation Items
Specification
Purpose
Insulated Gloves
1,000 Volt rated
To help protect responders from
HIGH VOLTAGE electrical shock
Insulated Shoes
1,000 Volt rated
To help protect responders from
HIGH VOLTAGE electrical shock
Face Shield
1,000 Volt rated
To help protect responders from
HIGH VOLTAGE electrical
Wrenches
ARC
FLASH
Size: 10 mm
To remove accessory battery cable
terminal bolts/nuts
Side Cutting Pliers
Diagonal cut pliers
To cut 12 Volt battery cables if
terminal ends cannot be unbolted
Heat-proof, Solvent-resistant
protection gloves
Heat-proof, Solvent resistant
protection shoes
Heat-proof, Solvent resistant
protection tools
To utilize in the event of an AGM or
Li-ion battery damage event.
Absorbent Pad
The same type used for internal
combustion engine spills
To absorb any liquid leaks from
transaxle or cooling system
Extinguisher
Type ABC, Type C, Type D
To extinguish a variety of fires
Insulated Tape (non-conductive)
Insulating open connectors
To cover the damaged harnesses to
help protect from and prevent
electrical shock. Tape should cover
all bare or damaged wire connectors.
STEP 2: STABILIZE VEHICLE
Stabilize the vehicle to prevent further damage and danger to occupants and emergency
personnel.
1.
If the vehicle is submerged in water, remove the vehicle from water and completely drain
before proceeding with subsequent emergency procedures.
If possible, the driver’s key switch of the submerged vehicle MUST BE
TURNED OFF. The vehicle must be completely emptied of any water to avoid
electrical shock.
DO NOT contact or touch the high voltage components or harnesses until
the vehicle has been removed from the water and/or all water has been
drained from the vehicle.
Wear appropriate PPE before removing any service disconnect or handling
high voltage harnesses and/or components or disconnecting 12V battery.
2.
If possible, immobilize the vehicle by using one or more of the following:
