Innovatech TERMINATOR-2000e, Руководство по эксплуатации и обслуживанию

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Lifting Batteries
Always use proper lifting equipment to reduce the risk of battery damage, shorting and possible injury. An
insulated lifting device used with an overhead hoist is the safest way to move a battery. Chain hoists used
to handle batteries should be equipped with a non-metallic container or bucket to prevent the chains from
dangling and possibly causing a short by coming in contact with exposed cell connectors on the battery
top.
Never lift batteries by the inter-cell connecting cables. Connectors on these cables are designed for
maximum current flow and not strength. The connectors will suddenly come apart while the battery is in
midair. Connect lifting device to negative terminal only if there is not a lifting strap in place. Lifting by both
terminals could cause the negative and positive terminals to be shorted together.
Wearing Protective Clothing
When working on or near batteries, always wear proper protective clothes including a face shield, safety
glasses, long sleeved shirt, and acid-resistant gloves. Do not wear any metal jewelry including rings, as
they can short circuit a battery and become extremely hot if it accidentally contacts exposed inter-cell
connectors.
SETTING UP A CHARGING AREA
All owners of the Terminator 2000e need to designate a charging area, to charge the battery pack at the
end of a workday or while storing the Terminator.
This area should have all the proper battery handling equipment including the spill kit supplied with the
Terminator 2000e.
The area needs to be
well ventilated even when the battery is only being trickle charged.
Ventilation is considered satisfactory if the hydrogen concentration does not exceed 1.5% - 2% in any one
location. Concentrations of more than 4% are explosive and dangerous.
A prominent NO SMOKING sign should be posted as a reminder.
Factors for determining proper ventilation include the number of Terminator 2000e machines or other
battery operated machinery such as Forklifts that are stored in the location, as well as the size, height and
air-tightness of the storage location. A number of instruments, such as combustible gas indicators and
flammable vapor indicators, are available for continuous and automatic analysis of hydrogen content in
the air. A floor standing fan or box fan will help significantly to disperse off gassing.
A source of running water nearby is desirable other then the distilled water used to top up battery cells. A
water hose is recommended at the charging and filling station.
The floor in the battery charging and filling area should have an acid resistant coating and able to be
washed down with clean water after a spill. The spill should be neutralized with Baking Soda or Soda Ash
before it is cleaned up. While Soda Ash is relatively safe to handle, being very similar to Bicarbonate of
Soda, both of these chemicals will react with sulfuric acid to produce Carbon Dioxide, which is a gas that
is heavier then air and tends to collect in low places if not ventilated properly.