Innovatech Terminator T-2100XME, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Battery Safety
Receiving the Terminator
®
After receiving the Terminator
®
, examine the covers and battery
catch tray for signs of damage. Attention should be given to
the crate and pallet of the Terminator
®
when it arrives for any
damage that may have happened during shipment. If you see
any dented or crushed housing parts contact Innovatech for
procedures to repair shipping damage. If you see wet areas, the
batteries may have been damaged during shipping.
Only trained or authorized personnel should change, repair or
charge batteries.
When used properly, a lead-acid motive power battery is a safe,
dependable source of electrical power. However, if proper care
and safety precautions are not exercised when handling a bat-
tery, it can be an extremely dangerous piece of equipment.
There are four hazardous elements in a lead-acid battery.
1. Sulfuric acid
2. Explosive gases
3. Electricity
4. Weight
Hazardous Elements
Sulfuric acid:
Although the T-2100XME is supplied with sealed, absorbed
electrolyte batteries there is a potential for leakage of acid in
catastrophic damage situations. The electrolyte in a lead-acid
storage battery is a diluted solution of water and sulfuric acid.
Although the acid content in the solution is only about 37%, it
is still a strong corrosive agent and can burn skin and eyes as
well as devour many types of fabric. (See Wearing Protective
Clothing.)
Explosive Gases:
When a lead-acid battery is being charged, it produces a small
explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases. Never
smoke, use an open flame or create an arc or sparks on or near
a battery without first eliminating explosive gases from the cells
you are working on.
(See Setting Up Charging Area Section Below)
Electricity:
An electrical shock hazard exists for any person who comes in
contact with a battery over 50 volts, this is one of the reasons
that the Terminator 2100XME battery pack has been limited
to 48 volts for maximum power potential as well as maximum
safety. In addition, metallic objects coming in contact with ex-
posed cell connectors will cause a short circuit resulting in the
metallic object heating up to a high temperature. Even shorts
involving a single cell can become hot enough to cause severe
burns. Any tools used on or around the Terminator 2100XME
should be covered with a plastic coating or heat shrink.
Weight:
The Terminator
®
2100XME has 2 battery packs weighting up to
180 pounds. It can cause serious injury if it is not handled care-
fully during installation, removal or transport. Use proper lifting
equipment and techniques at all times. It is recommended to
have 2 people remove and install the battery packs.
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