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Connection terminals of the BatteryA > < Risks inherent to the handling of automotive batteries
Safety symbols on the BatteryA
Safety symbols on the Battery -A-
   
Safety symbols:
1 - Fires, sparks, open flame and smoking are prohibited:
–  Avoid sparks and electrostatic discharges when handling cables and electrical devices.
–  Avoid short circuits (never lay a tool on top of a battery).
2 - Please wear protective goggles.
3 - Keep children away from acid and batteries.
4 - Disposal:
–  Dispose of old batteries at a battery collection center (supplier).
5 - Never place a damaged battery -A- in domestic waste.
6 - Risk of explosion:
–  A highly explosive mix of oxy-hydrogen gas is produced when charging batteries.
7 - Follow the instructions printed on the Battery -A-, in the electrical system repair manual (ELSA) and in the operational manual.
8 - Danger of chemical corrosion.
–  Battery -A- acid is highly corrosive, therefore wear protection goggles and gloves.
–  Do not tilt the Battery -A-. Acid can leak from the degassing openings.
  N27-0241

Connection terminals of the BatteryA > < Risks inherent to the handling of automotive batteries