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Battery Safety
WARNING: A battery can present a risk of elec-
trical shock or burn from large amounts of short-
circuit current, fire, or explosion from vented gases.
Observe proper precautions.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une batterie peut présenter a
risque de choc électrique ou de brûlure de
grandes quantités de court-circuit curlouer, incendie ou
explosion de ventilé gaz. Observer précautions
appropriées.
WARNING: Risk of Explosion.
Proper disposal of batteries is required. Do
not dispose of batteries in fire. Refer to local regula-
tions or codes for requirements.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d’Explosion.
Au rebut des piles est nécessaire. Ne pas jeter les
piles dans le feu. Se référer aux réglementations locales ou
des codes pour les exigences.
CAUTION: When replacing batteries, use
properly specified number, sizes, types, and
ratings based on application and system
design.
PRUDENCE: Lorsque le remplacement des
piles, utilisez correctement nombre spécifié,
tailles, types et les évaluations basées sur
conception de système et d’application.
CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Released electrolyte is harmful to skin, and may
be toxic.
PRUDENCE: Ne pas ouvrir ou mutiler les piles.
L’électrolyte est nocif pour la peau et peut être
toxique.
• Servicing of batteries should be performed, or
supervised, by personnel knowledgeable about batteries,
and the proper safety precautions.
• Be very careful when working with large lead-acid
batteries. Wear eye protection and have fresh water
available in case there is contact with the battery acid.
• Remove watches, rings, jewelry and other metal objects
before working with batteries.
• Wear rubber gloves and boots
• Use tools with insulated handles and avoid placing tools
or metal objects on top of batteries.
• Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or
dis-connecting battery terminals.
• Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If so,
remove the source of contact with ground. Contact with
any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical
shock. The likelihood of such a shock can be reduced
if battery grounds are removed during installation and
maintenance (applicable to equipment and remote
battery supplies not having a grounded supply circuit).
• Carefully read the battery manufacturer’s instructions
before installing / connecting to, or removing batteries
from, the ProStar PWM.