General Warning Notes For The Battery
- Danger of injury and risk of damage to materials coming into contact with battery acid.
→ Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles!
→ Do not tip battery; acid can emerge from the vent openings!
→ Only illuminate the inside of the battery with a torch. Danger of explosion!
→ Do not handle a naked flame or lit cigarette near the battery!
→ Do not tilt battery when removing it. Risk of caustic burns as a result of emerging acid!
→ Protect the vehicle exterior and interior against battery acid. Cover areas if necessary.
→ Rinse acid splashes in the eyes immediately with clean water for a few minutes. Consult a doctor immediately.
→ Neutralize acid splashes on the skin, clothing or objects immediately with soap suds and rinse again with plenty of water.
→ If acid has been drunk unintentionally, consult a doctor immediately.
- Danger of injury and risk of damage to materials coming into contact with battery acid when the battery is being charged.
→ The battery plugs must always be screwed in correctly when charging and during voltage measurement and load measurement.
→ Rooms in which batteries are being charged should not be entered with a naked flame or when smoking. Gases form through the charging process in the batteries which are highly flammable.
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To prevent contact corrosion, only approved bolts, nuts, washers, etc. should be used. These elements have a special surface coating and must be stored separately.
The battery is one of the most important electrical components in the vehicle. Fault-free functioning of the battery contributes greatly to customer satisfaction. To guarantee long and efficient operation, the battery must be checked and maintained according to the description in this information.
Besides the starting function, the battery also has the tasks of buffer and supplier of electrical energy for the entire vehicle electrical system.
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Warning notes and safety regulations for lead-acid batteries
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Fire, sparks, naked flames and smoking are forbidden:
- Avoid sparking when using cables and electrical devices.
- Avoid short circuits.
- In batteries with central venting, there is an increased concentration of oxyhydrogen gas at the hose opening. The venting hose should not be bent or blocked by dirt.
- In batteries with central venting, there is an increased concentration of oxyhydrogen gas at the hose opening.
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Wear eye protection.
Lead-acid -3- , Keep children away from acid and batteries.
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Danger of caustic burns:
- Battery acid is highly caustic, therefore wear protective gloves.
- Do not tip battery; acid can emerge from the vent openings.
First aid: Rinse acid splashes in the eyes immediately with clean water for a few minutes. Consult a doctor immediately. Neutralize acid splashes on the skin, clothing or objects immediately with soap suds and rinse again with plenty of water. If acid has been drunk unintentionally, consult a doctor immediately.
- -5- Observe information on the battery, in the Technical Manual and in the Driver's Manual.
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Danger of explosion:
- A highly explosive detonating gas mixture is formed when charging batteries.
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Disposal:
- Hand in old batteries at a collection point.
- -8- Never dispose of old batteries in the domestic rubbish.