Hazards When Handling Batteries
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Recognizing and Preventing Risks
Batteries -A- present risks. Read the warnings on the Battery -A- label, in the Owner's Manual and in ELSA to prevent these risks.
WARNING:
- Supervised personnel, such as a trainee or an apprentice, may only perform work on vehicle Batteries -A- under supervision of technical personnel, for example, a master automotive technician or a master automotive electrician.
- Acid has strong corrosive properties. If Batteries -A- are handled inappropriately, there is a risk that personal injury may result from exposure to harmful electrolyte influences. Therefore, suitable remedies for acidic chemical burns must be kept readily available. Soapy water is 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 electrolytic gas is present. In extreme cases when the Battery -A- is handled inappropriately, the emitted gases may cause the battery to explode.
- Replace the Battery -A- if the visual indicator has >>no color or is bright yellow<<. These cannot be tested or charged and a jump start cannot be given. There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.
- Producing sparks by grinding, welding, cutting and open flames, (also from smoking near the battery) is forbidden. Producing sparks through electrostatic charge must also be avoided. Always touch the vehicle body before touching the Battery -A-.
- Only perform Battery -A- procedures in suitable and well-ventilated areas.