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Decommissioning, storage and disposal
The following general rules apply to the decommissioning, storage and disposal of the kart:
All tasks described below must be performed by specially trained and authorised skilled workers.
a)
Switch off the kart by pressing the drive switch and secure it against inadvertent switching on.
b)
Before starting work, allow hot parts to cool down.
c)
Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
d)
Cordon off the working area with a red/white chain to keep unauthorised persons away from the kart.
e)
Some of the kart components are very heavy. Use suitable lifting gear and tackle.
Safety instructions for decommissioning, storage and disposal
CAUTION
Risk of injury when coming into contact with powered electrical components
of the kart
Electric shock can cause serious injury.
a)
All work on the electrical system of the kart must be carried out by qualified elec-
tricians.
b)
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, disconnect the kart from
the power supply.
c)
Check the system for residual voltage.
d)
Cover or otherwise insulate adjacent kart parts that remain powered.
10.1
Decommissioning
Before putting the kart into storage or otherwise decommission it for prolonged standstill (longer than one
month), proceed as follows:
a)
Drive the kart for minimum 10 minutes.
b)
Fully charge the kart batteries (100 %) until message "END" is displayed on the charger.
c)
Then discharge the batteries to approx. 70 % ± 5 %, for instance by driving the kart.
d)
Push in the
drive switch to switch off the kart.
The
drive switch indicator is off.
