04. ACCESS TO THE OCCUPANTS
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Before attempting to access to occupants, inspect
the level of damage of the electrical vehicle using
caution.
Look for indicators that the high voltage system has
been damaged, such as:
• High voltage component casings are damaged
• There is a cut or damage of the harnesses
• Arching of sparking
• Smoke
• Offensive odor
• Etc.
Proceed according to the following scenarios:
If the high voltage system is intact
and occupants CAN be accessed
without using extrication tools
1. Turn off the vehicle and stabilize it. See
MOBILISATION / STABILISATION / LIFTING
2. Make sure the high voltage system is discon-
nected. See
After the high- voltage system is shut down, no
wait period is needed and occupant assistance can
start immediately.
If the high voltage system is intact
and occupants CANNOT be
accessed without using extrication
tools
1. Turn off the vehicle and stabilize it. See
MOBILISATION / STABILISATION / LIFTING
2. Make sure the high voltage system is discon-
nected. See
After the high voltage system is shut down,
occupant assistance operations using extrication
tools can start immediately, but be very careful
the next ten (10) seconds and do not cut through
or damage any of the harnesses, components
or battery of the high voltage system. Look at
the schematics in section
Component overview
in chapter
to locate the high voltage
components.
If the high voltage system is
damaged
1. Approach the vehicle with extreme caution.
2. Use appropriate PPE
3. Shut down the high voltage system, see
DISABLE DIRECT HAZARDS/SAFETY REGU-
LATIONS
assist the occupants.
It takes at least ten (10) seconds for the system to
be de-energized after high voltage shut down, the
wait time of ten (10) seconds must be observed.
WARNING
Operating on the vehicle when the high
voltage system is damaged can pose a great
risk of personal injury or death. Take extreme
care and use caution when performing rescue
operations.
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