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Repair and Service Manual
B
B
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
ALWAYS:
• Test drive the vehicle after any repairs or maintenance. All tests must be conducted in a safe area that is free of both
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels.
• Keep complete records of the maintenance history of the vehicle.
VENTILATION
• Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle of batteries and is explosive in concentrations as low as 4%. Because
hydrogen gas is lighter than air, it will collect in the ceiling of buildings necessitating proper ventilation. Five air
exchanges per hour is considered the minimum requirement.
• Never charge a vehicle in an area that is subject to flame or spark. Pay particular attention to natural gas or propane
gas water heaters and furnaces.
• Use a dedicated circuit for each battery charger. Do not permit other appliances to be plugged into the receptacle
when the charger is in operation.
• Chargers must be installed and operated in accordance with charger manufacturers recommendations or applicable
electrical code (whichever is more restrictive).
