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SAFETY
Read section A and B completely prior to operation or repair of golf car
B-13
OTHER WARNINGS
Before working on the electrical system, be sure to read and understand the following warnings that
pertain to electrical system repair or maintenance:
Keep all exothermic materials, open flame or sparks away from the batteries.
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.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all electrical accessories are turned off before starting work on
vehicle.
The batteries should always be removed before any servicing or repairs that will generate sparks.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery terminal.
Use proper lifting techniques when moving batteries. Always lift the battery with a commercially
available battery lifting device. Use care not to tip batteries when removing or installing them;
spilled electrolyte can cause burns and damage.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin and
eyes.
Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a
physician immediately.
Always wear safety gloves or approved safety goggles when adding water or charging batteries.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml) of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of water and flushed with water.
Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being expelled from the battery during the charge cycle.
Electrolyte may cause personal injury and damage to the vehicle and storage facility.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate the metal
container to prevent the metal can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion.