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Publication No: EN-GAZ-Standard-IOM 001 Dec 2012
INSTALLATION, OPERATING
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
type RL …, RM …, RN …, RH …
Battery voltage:
Capacity (5 h):
Type of cell:
Number of cells:
Assembled and commissioned by:
Date:
Warning!
The gases emitted during charging are explosive. The electrolyte (potassium hydroxide, KOH) is highly
corrosive. Exposed metal parts of the battery always conduct a voltage and are electrically active parts.
Precautions in accordance with
DIN EN 50272, Part 2
have to be observed.
Observe the instructions for use and
place them visibly close to the
battery! Work only on batteries after
receiving instruction from qualified
personnel!
Warning: Risk of fire, explosion, or
burns! Avoid any short circuit!
Metallic parts under voltage on the
battery, do not place tools or items
on top of the battery!
Electrolyte is highly corrosive!
When working on batteries wear
safety
glasses
and
protective
clothing.
All
metallic
personal
objects, such as rings, watches,
bracelets etc. shall be removed
before starting work on the battery!
Only use insulated tools! Comply
strictly with the accident prevention
regulations and your national Health
and Safety standards as well as
DIN
EN 50272, Part 1
.
Cells are heavy!
Make
sure
they
are
safely
installed!
Only
use
suitable
transport
equipment!
Electrolyte is harmful to skin and
eyes. Therefore, after an accidental
contact with the electrolyte flood the
eyes
immediately
with
large
quantities of clean water for an
extended period of time of at least
15 minutes. In all cases, consult a
doctor immediately!
Clothing
contaminated
with
electrolyte should be washed in
water immediately!
No smoking! Do not allow naked
flames, embers or sparks near the
battery due to the risk of explosion
or fire!
The Installation, Operation and Handling Instructions must be strictly observed. Non-compliance
with the Maintenance and Handling Instructions, replacing with unoriginal spares, usage other
than specified, use of additives to the electrolyte and unauthorized tampering will invalidate any
entitlement to warranty.
Cd pocket plate battery
Used batteries with this symbol are reusable products and have to be
put into a recycling system. Used batteries must be disposed of as
special waste in accordance with all standards.
with all the regulations.
WARNING!
Never use sulphuric acid or acidic
water.
Acid will damage the battery!
