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GAMMA SERIES ENGINES OpERATORS' hANdbOOk
1.6 pRECAuTIONS WITh bATTERIES
Batteries contain hazardous sulphuric acid.
Great care therefore needs to be taken when using them.
WARNING
BATTERY ACID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE AND POISONOUS, AND WILL BURN
SKIN AND CLOTHING. IT WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE, INCLUDING
BLINDNESS, IF SPLASHED INTO THE EYES.
• If acid accidentally comes into contact with skin, eyes or clothes, flush it away
with copious amounts of water and seek medical aid.
WARNING
The electrolyte gases are highly flammable.
• Do not smoke near batteries and keep sparks and flames away from them.
• Do not work near to heaters or other fire hazards.
• Disconnect the main battery terminals before making any repair to the electrical
system.
• Keep the top of the battery well ventilated during charging.
• Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery; it may explode. Instead, warm the
battery to 16°C (60°F).
• Switch off the battery charger before connecting or disconnecting the charger
leads. The negative (earth) battery lead must be disconnected first and
reconnected last.
• Never use a damaged battery.
battery Charge Alternator
The following points must be strictly observed when an alternator is fitted, otherwise
serious damage can be done.
• Never connect a battery into the system without checking that the voltage and
polarity are correct.
• Never remove any electrical cable while the battery is connected in the circuit.
• Only disconnect the battery with the engine stopped and all switches in the
off position.
• Always ensure that cables are fitted to their correct terminals.
CAuTION
A short circuit or reversal of polarity will ruin diodes and transistors.
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