Important Safety
Instructions
A.
General Instructions
Battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current.
The following precautions shall be followed when working with batteries.
1.
Verify that the Power Supply is “OFF” and that power cord is disconnected from
the power source.
2.
Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
3.
Use tools with insulated handles to prevent inadvertent shorts.
4.
Wear rubber gloves and boots.
5 Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
6.
Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded, remove source of ground.
Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The
likelihood of such shock will be reduced if such grounds are removed during
installation and maintenance.
7.
Verify circuit polarities before making connections.
8.
Disconnect charging source and load before connecting or disconnecting
terminals.
9.
Do not smoke, cause a flame or spark in the immediate area of the batteries.
This includes static electricity from the body.
10.
Use proper lifting means when moving batteries and wear all appropriate
safety clothing and equipment.
11.
Do not dispose of lead acid batteries except through channels in accordance
with local, state and federal regulations.
B.
Personal Precautions
Because Tubular Conventional batteries contain acid, always wear protective
clothing and use the correct safety tools.
In case of skin contact with sulphuric acid, immediately
1.
Remove contaminated clothing
2.
Flush the area thoroughly with water at least 15 minutes with large amounts of
water
3.
Get medical attention, if required.
4.
Apply the solution until bubbling stops, then rinse with clean water.
5.
In case of eye contact with sulphuric acid, immediately wash your eyes with
plenty of water or take medical attention.
6.
Apply a solution of sodium bicarbonate solution (1.0lb/1.0gal or 0.5 kg/5.0
liters of water)
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