Technician Safety Information

WARNING

- DO NOT ASSIST BOOST, CHARGE, OR LOAD TEST BATTERY WHEN ELECTROLYTE LEVEL IS BELOW THE TOP OF THE PLATES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR.

- DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME NEAR BATTERY BECAUSE EXPLOSIVE GASES FORM ABOUT THE BATTERY.

- DO NOT CHARGE, ASSIST BOOST, OR LOAD TEST THE BATTERY WHEN YELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR DOT IS VISIBLE. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR.

- NEVER EXCEED 20 AMPS WHEN CHARGING A COLD -1°C (30°F) BATTERY. PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

- IF BATTERY SHOWS SIGNS OF FREEZING, LEAKING, LOOSE SIDE TERMINALS OR EXCESSIVELY LOW ELECTROLYTE LEVEL, DO NOT TEST. ACID BURNS OR AN EXPLOSIVE CONDITION MAY RESULT.

- DO NOT CHARGE A BATTERY THAT HAS EXCESSIVELY LOW ELECTROLYTE LEVEL. BATTERY MAY SPARK INTERNALLY AND EXPLODE. EXPLOSIVE GASES FORM OVER THE BATTERY. DO NOT SMOKE, USE FLAME, OR CREATE SPARKS NEAR BATTERY. DO NOT ASSIST BOOST OR CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY. BATTERY CASING MAY FRACTURE. THE BATTERY CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID WHICH IS POISONOUS, AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, OR CLOTHING. IN THE EVENT OF CONTACT FLUSH WITH WATER AND CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

- TO PROTECT THE HANDS FROM BATTERY ACID, A SUITABLE PAIR OF HEAVY DUTY RUBBER GLOVES, NOT THE HOUSEHOLD TYPE, SHOULD BE WORN WHEN REMOVING OR SERVICING A BATTERY. SAFETY GLASSES ALSO SHOULD BE WORN.

CAUTION:

- This last test has higher amperage IOD and must be performed before going on with low amperage IOD tests. The higher amperage IOD must be eliminated before hooking up milliamp meter to check for low amperage IOD. If higher amperage IOD has not been eliminated, milliamp meter may be damaged. Most milliamp meters will not handle over one or two amps. Do not hook up meter if test light is glowing brightly. Refer to maximum amperage specifications and instructions supplied with milliamp meter.

- Disconnect the battery negative cable first before charging battery to avoid damage to electrical systems. Do not exceed 16.0 volts while charging battery. Refer to the instructions supplied with charging equipment.

- Charge battery until test indicator appears green. Do not overcharge.

- Do not allow baking soda solution to enter vent holes, as damage to battery can result.