General Warning Notices
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Observe the following specifications for all work described:
- country-specific, national, legal and official regulations,
- local restrictions and export restrictions,
- manufacturer's specifications from component and vehicle manufacturers,
- component-specific specifications.
These strict specifications apply in particular:
- Storage, installation and removal, transport and disposal of vehicles, assemblies, operating materials and auxiliary materials,
- handling of defective and potentially hazardous vehicles as well as assemblies,
- handling of battery electric vehicles and high-voltage components.
For this purpose, take into account relevant and qualified information sources such as local authorities, responsible importers, associations and specialist website. Deliver items to be disposed of only to authorised reception points.
- Electric shock
- Short circuit
- Fire
- Explosion
→ Only appropriately trained and authorised persons are permitted to work on high-voltage vehicles and components.
→ Required qualification: High voltage technician or high voltage expert.
→ Observe national requirements and legislation for this work.
→ Always use insulated tools, e.g. > VAS 6883 - Insulated Tool Set when working on these components.
Observe general warning notes for working on the high-voltage system.
> 2X00IN GENERAL WARNING NOTES FOR WORKING ON THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
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Handling high-voltage lines:
- Do not support yourself or your tools on high-voltage lines and their components .
- Work involving metal-removing, deforming and sharp-edged tools close to high-voltage components and lines is prohibited .
- Work involving heat sources such as welding, soldering, hot air and thermal bonding close to high-voltage components and lines is prohibited .
- High-voltage lines must not be extensively bent or kinked .
- A visual inspection of the high-voltage connectors must be performed before installing the high-voltage lines. If there are signs of damage to the connectors, contacts and seals, the high-voltage line must be replaced .
- In the event of queries or uncertainties, consult the relevant high voltage technician .