Dometic PSB12-40 Instructions De Montage Et De Service page 11

3.3 Safety precautions when handling batteries
WARNING! Risk of injury
• 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 that part of your body thoroughly
with water. If you sustain any injuries from acids, contact a doctor immediately.
• When working on batteries, do not wear any metal objects such as watches or rings. Lead acid bat-
teries can cause short circuits which can cause serious injuries.
• Only use insulated tools.
• Do not place any metal parts on the battery.
• Wear goggles and protective clothing when working on batteries. Do not touch your eyes when
working on batteries.
• Do not use defective batteries.
WARNING! Health hazard
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
CAUTION! Electrocution hazard
• Keep the battery away from water.
• Avoid short circuits.
• Avoid clothing rubbing against the battery.
• Wear antistatic clothing when handling the battery.
CAUTION! Explosion hazard
• Do not place the battery in a area with flammable liquids or gases.
• Never attempt to charge a frozen or defective battery. Place the battery in a frost-free area and wait
until the battery has acclimatised to the ambient temperature. Then start the charging process.
• Do not smoke, use an open flame, or cause sparking near the engine or a battery.
• Keep the battery away from heat sources.
NOTICE! Damage hazard
• 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.
• Ensure that 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 the battery has to be removed, first disconnect the ground connection. Disconnect all connec-
tions and all consumers from the battery before removing it.
• Only store fully charged batteries. Recharge stored batteries regularly.
• Do not carry the battery by its terminals.
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