APPROACHING A DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE
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TOMCAR™ ERG 2017
Approaching A Damaged High-Voltage Vehicle
WARNING
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised high voltage safety systems and present a
potential high voltage electrical shock hazard.
Exercise caution and wear appropriate personal protective equipment safety gear, including high voltage
safety gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry. Isolate high voltage systems as directed in this
manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
Fires in crash-damaged electric vehicles may emit toxic or combustible gasses. Small amounts of eye, skin
or lung irritants may be present. Wear personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus when working in close proximity or in a confined area such as a tunnel or garage. Ventilate the
vehicle by opening vehicle doors, if equipped. Ventilate the working area. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
Damaged electric vehicles submerged in water present a potential high-voltage electrical shock
hazard. Exercise caution and wear appropriate protective equipment including high-voltage safety
gloves and boots. Remove all metallic jewelry. Do not attempt to extract the vehicle until the high-
