Warnings and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries
Safe interaction with vehicle batteries
Battery safety labels, understanding and prevention
The dangers inherent with vehicle batteries can be avoided when the Warnings and safety measures indicated on battery safety labels and listed in this article are read, understood and followed.
1 - Keep open flames and sparks away and DO NOT smoke near batteries!
- Avoid sparks when working with cables and electrical units.
- Always reinstall battery positive (B+) or negative (-) terminal covers if removed during servicing.
2 - Always wear eye protection when working with electrolyte!
- If electrolyte gets into eyes, flush with large quantities of water. Seek medical attention immediately!
3 - Keep children away from batteries!
4 - Dispose of batteries properly!
- Waste batteries must only be disposed of in appropriate waste disposal sites. Refer to local regulations pertaining to battery disposal.
5 - Never dispose of batteries in household waste!
Battery safety labels, understanding and prevention
6 - Danger of explosion!
- Batteries produce explosive gasses while being charged.
- Keep open flames and sparks away and DO NOT smoke near batteries.
- The battery charger MUST be turned off when connecting or disconnecting the cables at the battery.
- Battery cell caps must NOT be removed while charging.
- Ensure that battery is charged in a well ventilated area.
- Avoid short circuits. Always reinstall battery positive (B+) or negative (-) terminal covers if removed during servicing.
7 - Read and follow all instructions on battery, contained in this article , and in Owner's Manual!
8 - Battery acid can cause severe burns!
- When working with electrolyte always wear eye protection, rubber gloves and a suitable apron. If electrolyte is spilled on eyes, skin, clothing (or painted surfaces), flush at once with large quantities of water.
- Never tip a battery on edge. Electrolyte can spill from the ventilation openings.