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Precautions When Working With Batteries
1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the
manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed.
2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the vehicle engine or a
battery.
4. Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on a battery. It
could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and
cause an explosion.
5. Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches when working
with lead-acid batteries. These batteries produce a short-circuit
current high enough to weld a ring, other metal jewellery or tools,
thus causing severe burns.
6. If you need to disconnect a battery, always remove the negative
terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so
you don’t cause an arc.
7. Before making the final connection to a battery, be sure the polarity is
correct; negative-to-negative, and positive-to-positive.
8. When you are making the final connection to a battery, you will see a
spark and hear a loud pop. This spark and popping sound is normal.
Precautions for Using Rechargeable Devices
Most battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer
that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage output.
If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that the adapter or charger
produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the inverter/
charger can power this charger or adapter safely.
Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if
connected to the inverter/charger. Do not use the following loads and
appliances:
•
Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night
lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
•
Some chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These
types of chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous
voltages are present at the battery terminals.
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