Still MX-X, Original Instructions Manual

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Special equipment
7
Safe handling of the traction battery
Safe handling of the traction
battery
The dangers described below can arise
individually or collectively depending on the
type of battery in use.
Batteries with liquid electrolyte
DANGER
Risk of explosion
– An explosive gas mixture can form when char-
ging batteries. This gas mixture can remain in
the atmosphere for a lengthy period of time even
after the charging process has finished.
– The gas mixture formed when charging batteries
must not enter the driver's compartment.
• Pay particular attention to the risk of explo-
sion in the void above the battery when the
battery has been freshly charged.
• The openings in this void facilitate the
exchange of air and these openings must
not be covered or be closed.
• Do not create any openings in the battery
compartment that allow the explosive gas
mixture to enter the driver's compartment.
• Ensure that the room or area in which the
battery is being charged is well ventilated.
• Smoking, fire and open flames are forbid-
den in an area of 2 m around the charged
battery.
• Battery acid is toxic. Do not inhale vapours.
• Battery acid is corrosive. Avoid skin con-
tact.
• Rinse off spilled or splashed battery acid
immediately with plenty of clean water.
• When handling battery acid, wear personal
protective equipment such as protective
gloves and a protection suit as well as face
protection.
• If contact with acid is made despite these
measures, rinse immediately with plenty of
clean water and consult a doctor.
• Observe the additional operating instruc-
tions of the battery manufacturer and the
battery charger manufacturer.
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