Handling Specifications For 12 V/48 V Lithium-Ion Batteries
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Observe the following specifications for all the work described:
- Country-specific, national, legal and official regulations,
- Local restrictions and export restrictions,
- Manufacturer specifications from component and vehicle manufacturers,
- Component-specific specifications.
These strict specifications apply in particular to:
- Storage, installation and removal, transport and disposal of vehicles, assemblies, operating materials and auxiliary materials,
- Handling defective and potentially hazardous vehicles as well as assemblies,
- Handling battery electric vehicles and high-voltage components.
Consider relevant and qualified sources of information such as local authorities, competent importer, associations and specialized websites for this purpose. Only deliver items to be disposed of to authorized reception points.
These regulations to be complied with have to be checked, observed and, if necessary, documented by the person responsible for the vehicle for all life phases and work.
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National requirements and legislation must be observed and the importer consulted, if necessary.
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Suitable PPE (personal protective equipment) as well as appropriate safety guards and tools must be used for the duration of the work.
The personal protective equipment consists of:
Hand protection:
Protective gloves with mechanical, insulating, thermal and chemical protection.
Body protection:
Waisted jacket, trousers or a combination with protection against mechanical influences, moving parts, thermal influences, electrical energy and chemical substances.
Safety footwear:
Shoes with toe protection (S1), ESD-certified.
Face protection:
Tight-fitting protective goggles, visor
PPE (personal protective equipment) must always be visually inspected prior to use and must be replaced on a regular basis. The country-specific specifications indicate the test interval.
Illustration of personal protective equipment (PPE)