Battery: Service Precautions

Battery A

Warnings and Safety Precautions

Dangers When Working with Batteries

CAUTION!
Recognizing and preventing risks

Battery (A) present risks. These risks can be prevented by reading the warnings on the battery ( A).

• Personnel instructed in protection, such as a trainee or an apprentice, may only perform work on vehicle Battery (A) under supervision of technical personnel, for example, a master automotive technician or a master automotive electrician.

• Acid has strong corrosive properties. If Battery ( A) 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. Soapy water would be a suitable remedy.

• If electrolyte drips out from the Battery (A), skin can be burned by acid 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 the Battery (A) is handled inappropriately, the emitted gases may cause the battery to explode.

• Producing sparks by sanding, welding, cutting and open flames, as well as smoking near a battery is forbidden. Producing sparks through electrostatic discharge must also be avoided. Always touch the vehicle body before touching the Battery (A).

• Only perform Battery (A) procedures in suitable and well-ventilated locations.

Battery (A) Safety Label





1. When working in the area of the Battery (A), fire, sparks, open flame and smoking are prohibited. Avoid sparks when working with cables and electrical devices, and from electrostatic discharge. Avoid short circuits. For this reason, tools should not be rested on the Battery (A).

2. Wear eye protection working on the Battery ( A).

3. Always keep electrolyte and Battery (A) out of the reach of children.

4. Disposal: Old batteries require special disposal. They may only be disposed of at a suitable collection facility and only in consideration of legal regulations.

5. Do not dispose of old batteries in household waste.

6. When handling Battery (A), there is a risk of explosion. Battery (A) charging produces a highly explosive gas mixture.

7. Always read the information regarding the Battery (A) found in ELSA under "Electrical Equipment" as well as the information in the Owner's Manual.

8. Battery acid can cause severe burns! Battery acid is severely corrosive so always wear protective gloves and eye wear when working on the Battery (A). The Battery (A) must not be tipped because acid may spill from the ventilation openings.