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WARNING - WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY
IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL OPERATION.
Design the battery enclosure to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas
in “pockets” at the top of the enclosure. Vent the battery compartment from the highest
point to the outside. A sloped lid can also be used to direct the ow of hydrogen to the vent
opening.
CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid, lead antimony, lead
calcium, gel cell or absorbed glass mat type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury and damage. Never charge a frozen battery.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
• Someone should be within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed.
• Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing,
or eyes.
• Wear complete eye protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near batteries. Wash
your hands with soap and warm water when done.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters an eye, ood the eye with running cool water at once for at least 15 minutes and
get medical attention immediately following.
• Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte. Keep a supply on hand in the area of
the batteries.
•
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of a battery or generator.
• Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto batteries. It could short-
circuit the batteries or other electrical parts that can result in re or explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a battery or other electrical current. A battery can produce a short circuit
current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing severe burns.