Working With Batteries, Safety Precautions

Risk of damage to health and property damage.

Leaking acid can cause chemical burns. Oxyhydrogen gas that results from charging can lead to an explosion.

• Use personal protective equipment.
• Pay attention to the information and operating instructions on the battery.
• Touch the vehicle body before touching the battery in order to prevent sparks from static discharge.
• Keep countermeasures ready.
• Only perform battery procedures in suitable and well-ventilated locations.
• Procedures which produce sparks, like sanding, welding, separation procedures and open flames are prohibited.
• Batteries showing the "ALI (Acid Level Indicator)" in a bright yellow must be replaced. These cannot be tested or charged and a jump start cannot be given.
• Do not place any tools on batteries.
• Do not tilt batteries if electrolyte can leak from the vent openings.
• It is relevant for safety reasons to which side the battery vents!
• For applications in which a gas breather hose is used, pay attention to the correct seating of the gas breather hose and that the vent opening is closed on the opposite side.