Safety Precautions When Handling Batteries - Dometic MCA1215 Instrucciones De Montaje Y De Uso

MCA1215 – MCA2440
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Safety precautions when handling batteries

WARNING!
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• Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid
coming into contact with your body. If your skin does come into
contact with battery fluid, wash the part of your body in question
thoroughly with water.
If you sustain any injuries from acids, contact a doctor immediately.
CAUTION!
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• When working on the batteries, do not wear any metal objects such as
watches or rings.
Lead acid batteries can cause short circuits which can cause serious
injuries.
• Danger of explosions!
Never attempt to charge a frozen or defective battery.
Place the battery in a frost-free area and wait until the battery has accli-
matised to the ambient temperature. Then start the charging process.
• Wear goggles and protective clothing when you work on batteries.
Do not touch your eyes when you are working on the battery.
• Do not smoke and ensure that no sparks can arise in the vicinity of the
engine or battery.
NOTICE!
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• Only use rechargeable batteries.
• Prevent any metal parts from falling on the battery. This can cause
sparks or short-circuit the battery and other electrical parts.
• Make sure the polarity is correct when connecting the battery.
• Follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer and those of the
manufacturer of the system or vehicle in which the battery is used.
• If you need to remove the battery, first disconnect the earth
connection. Disconnect all connections and all consumers from the
battery before removing it.
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