Warning and Safety Procedures When Handling Lead-Acid Batteries

Warning And Safety Procedures When Handling Lead-Acid Batteries

1 - Pay attention to information given on battery, in electrical system
2 - Danger of acid burns:
Electrolyte is very caustic, therefore wear eye protection and gloves.
Do not tilt battery. Electrolyte can leak out of gas vents.
3 - Fire, sparks, open flames and smoking prohibited:
Avoid sparks when working with cables and electrical units.
Take care to avoid short circuits.
4 - Wear eye protection.
5 - Keep electrolyte and batteries out of children's reach.
6 - Disposal:
Old batteries are to be taken to disposal site.
7 - Old batteries are never to be disposed of with domestic refuse.
8 - Danger of explosion:
Battery charging produces a highly explosive gas mixture.