Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

Before beginning work, technicians must be acquainted with the possible risks when handling batteries.

CAUTION:
- Personnel instructed in protection, such as e. g. a trainee or apprentice, may only perform work on vehicle batteries under supervision of technical personnel such as e. g. a master automotive mechanic or a master automotive electrician.
- Acid has strong corrosive properties. If batteries are handled inappropriately, there is a risk that personal injury may result from exposure to harmful electrolyte influences. Therefore, suitable remedies for acid damage must be kept readily available. Suitable remedy is e.g. soap solution.
- If electrolyte drips out from the battery, skin can be acid-burned, and the vehicle may be affected by acid erosion and corrosion. It is a possibility that safety-related vehicle components can be damaged.
- When charging and when resting after charging, explosive gas is present. In extreme cases, if battery is handled inappropriately, the emitted gases may cause the battery to explode.
- Batteries with a colorless or light yellow "Magic Eye" charge indicator must be replaced. They may not be tested or charged and jump starting may not be used. There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.
- Generating sparks by sanding, welding, separating work and open flame, e.g. smoking in vicinity of the battery, is prohibited. Producing sparks through electrostatic discharge must also be avoided. Always touch the vehicle body before touching the battery.
- Only perform battery procedures in suitable and well-ventilated rooms.