EL-50332 EV/HEV Battery Service Tool
Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
www.midtronics.com
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General Safety Guidelines
1.7 Connect and disconnect the battery leads only when the
AC supply cord and auxiliary 12 VDC power cord are dis-
connected.
1.8 Do not overcharge the battery (See Section 3).
1.9 Charge the battery in a dry, well-ventilated area.
1.10 Never place articles on or around the EV/HEV Battery Ser-
vice Tool, or locate the EV/HEV Battery Service Tool in a way
that will restrict the flow of cooling air through the cabinet.
1.11 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. (See paragraph 3.3.)
1.12 Have a damaged cord or plug replaced immediately.
Do not expose the EV/HEV Battery Service
Tool to rain or snow.
2. Personal Precautions
2.1 Always have someone within range of your voice, or close
enough to come to your aid, when working around batteries.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery
electrolyte contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
2.3 Wear complete eye protection, clothing protection, and
wear rubber soled shoes. Place damp cloth over battery to
protect against electrolyte spray. When ground is very wet
or covered with snow, wear rubber boots. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
2.4 If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash im-
mediately with soap and water. If electrolyte enters the
eye, immediately flush with cold running water for at least
10 minutes, and seek medical attention.
2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of a bat-
tery or engine.
2.6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool
onto the battery. It might spark or short circuit the battery
or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.7 Before working with a battery, remove personal metal
items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc. A
battery can produce a short circuit current high enough
to weld such items causing a severe burn.
Non-rechargeable batteries may burst when
charging causing personal injury and damage.
To avoid electrical shock or burn, never alter the EV/HEV
Battery Service Tool’s original AC cord and plug. Disconnect
plug from outlet when EV/HEV Battery Service Tool is idle.
The EV/HEV Battery Service Tool is not intended to supply
power to a low-voltage electrical system other than
applications using rechargeable batteries.
2.8
NEVER
charge a frozen battery; thaw it out first.
3. Grounding & Power Cord Connections
3.1 The EV/HEV Battery Service Tool must be grounded to re-
duce risk of electric shock. The EV/HEV Battery Service Tool
is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
Hazardous voltage.
An improper connection can result in
electric shock
To avoid electrical shock or burn, never alter
the EV/HEV Battery Service Tool’s original AC
cord and plug. Disconnect plug from outlet
when EV/HEV Battery Service Tool is idle.
IF THE PLUG DOES NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER
OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
3.2 This EV/HEV Battery Service Tool is for use on a nominal 110-
volt or 220-volt circuit (220V power cord not included).
The 110V grounding plug looks like the plug illustrated
in
Figure A
. A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in
Figures B
and
C
, may be used to
connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in
Figure B
, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
Hazardous voltage.
An improper connection can result in
electric shock
Before using an adapter be certain the center
screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The rigid
ear or lug extending from the adapter must be
connected to a properly grounded outlet. Make
certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace the
original screw that secures the adapter ear or
lug to the cover plate and make the ground
connection to the grounded outlet.
USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA. IF A
GROUNDING-TYPE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE, DO
NOT USE THIS SERVICE TOOL UNTIL THE PROPER OUTLET
IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
