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Battery Precautions:
Battery Emergency Instructions
If you get splashed with electrolyte from the battery, immediately wash the affected area with water. It
electrolyte gets into your eyes, wash your eyes for at least 10 minutes with clean running water or a
special neutralizing eye wash solution. Get medical help immediately.
If there is an electrolyte spill, it can be neutralized by using a battery “spill kit” or a solution of 1lb. of
baking soda in 1 gallon of water.
NOTE:
Battery installation and service is to be done or supervised by personnel trained in battery safety
and precautions.
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CAUTION:
Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. There is a risk of acid
exposure.
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CAUTION:
Batteries generate explosive Hydrogen gases during operation. Never expose the BBS,
or the enclosure to open flames or sparks to prevent a fire or explosion.
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CAUTION:
There is risk of high current discharge from shorting a battery that can cause fire and
explosion. Use insulated tools during installation.
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CAUTION:
Remove all rings, watches, jewelry or other conductive items before working near the
batteries.
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CAUTION:
Dispose of the batteries according to local regulations. Do not incinerate batteries; risk of
explosion exists.
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CAUTION:
Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting wires to the battery
terminals.
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CAUTION:
Never let live battery wires touch the BBS, the enclosure, or any metal objects. Fire
and/or an explosion could result.
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CAUTION:
Ensure proper polarity when wiring the batteries to the battery cable assembly. Red
wires connect to the (+) Positive post and Black wires to the (-) Negative post. Keep the battery set
wires paired to each battery as shown in the installation manual. Incorrect wiring can cause a fire or
an explosion.
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CAUTION:
Ensure proper connections from the cable assembly to the batteries. Do not connect the
cable assembly to itself or a battery directly to another battery - or a fire or explosion could result.
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CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Always replace batteries
with the same type, model number, and electrical ratings.
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Inspect the batteries once a year for cracks, leaks or swelling.
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Batteries that are in storage should be charged at least once every three months for best performance
and lifetime.
