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2. BATTERY HANDLING
Change(remove) or service storage batteries only in an area designated for this purpose.
Be sure this area has provisions to flush and neutralize spillage, to ventilate fumes from gassing
batteries and for fire protection.
This area should be equipped with material-handling tools designed for removing and replacing
batteries, including a conveyor or overhead hoist. Use lift hooks that have safety latches.
Always use a special lifting device such as an insulated spreader bar to attach the hoist to the
battery. The width of the spreader bar hooks must be the same as the lifting eyes of the battery, to
prevent damage to the battery. If the spreader bar hooks are movable, carefully adjust the
position(width) of the hooks so that the pull is directly upward(vertical) and no side load or force
(pressure) is exerted on the battery case. Be sure the lift hooks are the correct size to fit the lifting
eyes of the battery.
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If the battery does not have a cover of its
own or has exposed terminals and
connectors, cover the top with a non-
conductive (insulating) material, e.g., a
sheet of plywood or heavy cardboard, prior
to attaching the lifting device.
5)
Chain hoists or power battery hoists must
be equipped with loadchain containers to
accumulate the excess lifting chain.
Keep all tools and other metallic objects
away from the terminals.
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Open the battery cover when charging. Battery being charged, not only heat, but also inflammable
hydrogen gas is produced. So keep fire away.
Hoisting the battery case, use 2 or 4 wires with hook and handle carefully, not to shock.
The electrolyte solution of battery is dilute sulfuric acid(H
2
SO
4
). Be careful not to drop on clothes
and mechanical parts.
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