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EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE

 

 

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Summary of Contents for TM37E 2018

Page 1: ...EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE ANY WHERE AND BACK M T EV 100 ELECTRIC ...

Page 2: ...that recharges the high voltage batteries during cruising and braking The information in this guide will help provide a safe response to emergencies involving Electric Tomcar vehicles The Tomcar Electric vehicle has been designed with many safety features for your protection These features help provide safe access to the vehicle under various conditions however when approaching a high voltage vehi...

Page 3: ...le Variants 3 High Voltage Electrical Disconnect Features 5 High Voltage Warning Decals 6 Components Location and Identification 7 High Voltage Disconnect Switch 12 High Voltage Battery Pack 13 Approaching A Damaged High Voltage Vehicle 15 Storage Placard 20 ...

Page 4: ...ELECTRIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 3 TOMCAR ERG 2017 TOMCAR Electric Vehicle Variants Two Seater Pickup TM37E Four Seater TM47E Two Seater Pickup TM58E ...

Page 5: ...ELECTRIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 4 TOMCAR ERG 2017 Tomcar Electric Vehicles can easily be identified by the EV badges located on the left and right front fenders and rear bumper ...

Page 6: ...age electrical systems High Voltage Manual Service Disconnect Switch Any time the manual high voltage disconnect switch is in the OFF position the high voltage system is isolated High Voltage Interlock Circuit whenever a high voltage connector is disconnected the high voltage interlock circuit opens and isolates the high voltage system The circuit will also open when a cable is cut a high voltage ...

Page 7: ...ELECTRIC COMPONENTS SAFETY 6 TOMCAR ERG 2017 High Voltage Warning Decals Warning decals are located on components in the high voltage system throughout the vehicle Please see examples below ...

Page 8: ...ation The Illustrations and definitions on pages 7 12 provide the location description and basic function of the high voltage electric system components in all model variants NOTE The high power circuit is denoted by orange cables orange with grey stripe wires and parts marked by the symbol ...

Page 9: ...COMPONENTS LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION 8 TOMCAR ERG 2017 TM37E 1 Electric Motor 2 Motor Controller 3 Traction Battery 4 Safety Disconnect 5 Charger Socket 6 12 volt battery ...

Page 10: ...COMPONENTS LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION 9 TOMCAR ERG 2017 TM47E 1 Electric Motor 2 Motor Controller 3 Traction Battery 4 Safety Disconnect 5 Charger Socket 6 12 volt battery ...

Page 11: ...COMPONENTS LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION 10 TOMCAR ERG 2017 TM58E 1 Electric Motor 2 Motor Controller 3 Traction Battery 4 Safety Disconnect 5 Charger Socket 6 12 volt battery 7 24 volt battery optional ...

Page 12: ...pack stores the energy necessary to operate the motor The traction battery is monitored by the energy management system and automatic cut backs and cut offs are performed if required 4 Safety Disconnect The traction battery is equipped with a manual safety disconnect switch to cut the battery power in case of an emergency or prior to system maintenance 5 Charger Socket The charger socket is connec...

Page 13: ...iate personal protective equipment safety gear including high voltage safety gloves and boots Remove all metallic jewelry Isolate high voltage systems as directed in this manual Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death The high voltage disconnect switch is located on the battery pack box in all models and is easily reached Turning the switch knob counterc...

Page 14: ... emit toxic or combustible gasses Small amounts of eye skin or lung irritants may be present Wear personal protective equipment and self contained breathing apparatus when working in close proximity or in a confined area such as a tunnel or garage Ventilate the vehicle by opening vehicle doors if equipped Ventilate the working area Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious persona...

Page 15: ... components If contact cannot be avoided personal protective equipment such as splash shield HV gloves overcoat and HV isolated boots are required when handling damaged batteries In case of eye or skin exposure immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention Excessive heat can cause venting of hazardous decomposition products Corrosive gas may be emitted d...

Page 16: ...NG Fires in crash damaged electric vehicles may emit toxic or combustible gasses Small amounts of eye skin or lung irritants may be present Wear personal protective equipment and self contained breathing apparatus when working in close proximity or in a confined area such as a tunnel or garage Ventilate the vehicle by opening vehicle doors if equipped Ventilate the working area Failure to follow t...

Page 17: ...lt in serious personal injury or death 1 Follow existing training and incident commander direction a Emergency responders should use LARGE amounts of water if fire is present or suspected and keeping in mind that fire can occur for a considerable period after a crash should proceed accordingly b This guide provides only supplemental information as it pertains to Tomcar electric vehicles The same r...

Page 18: ...wheels if necessary Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery Place the safety switch in the OFF position If the safety disconnect cannot be reached avoid the high voltage components and wear appropriate PEE b If the vehicle is on fire use a Class ABC powder type extinguisher to contain and smother the flames If water is being used LARGE amounts of water will be required to extinguish...

Page 19: ...oltage components while extricating the occupants Do not remove the vehicle until you ae sure the high voltage battery is completely discharged 3 No cut zones a If possible turn OFF the high voltage battery service disconnect switch before attempting any extrication procedure Always assume the high voltage cabling and components are powered up b If cutting is necessary for occupant extrication alw...

Page 20: ...e high voltage battery compartment call emergency services e Be alert There is a potential for delayed fire with damaged lithium batteries f Call an authorized Tomcar dealer if necessary to determine additional steps that you should take to safely recover or transport a vehicle g Always approach vehicle from the sides to stay out of potential travel path It may be difficult to determine if the veh...

Page 21: ... GUIDANCE 20 TOMCAR ERG 2017 Storage Placard If the vehicle and or battery high voltage system is damaged place a sign indicating the potential danger WARNING ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH POSSIBLE HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM DAMAGE DO NOT TOUCH ...

Page 22: ...21 TOMCAR ERG 2017 TOMCAR LLC Address 1727 E Dear Valley Road Phoenix AZ 85024 Phone 623 587 7799 Email contact tomcar com ...

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