Multiquip LT6K - Manual (Page 12)

page 12 — LT6K LIgHT TOWeR • OpeRaTIOn manuaL — Rev. #1 (08/28/14)
safety information
BaTTeRY saFeTY
dangeR
„ dO nOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the
battery will explode.
„ dO nOT expose the battery to open fl ames,
sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery contains
combustible gases and liquids. If these
gases and liquids come into contact with a
fl ame or spark, an explosion could occur.
WaRnIng
„ ALWAYS wear safety glasses when handling
the battery to avoid eye irritation. The battery
contains acids that can cause injury to the
eyes and skin.
„ Use well-insulated gloves when picking up the battery.
„ ALWAYS keep the battery charged. If the battery is not
charged, combustible gas will build up.
„ ALWAYS recharge the battery in a well-ventilated
environment to avoid the risk of a dangerous concentration
of combustible gasses.
„ If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes into
contact with clothing or skin, rinse skin or clothing
immediately with plenty of water.
„ If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes into
contact with eyes, rinse eyes immediately with plenty
of water and contact the nearest doctor or hospital to
seek medical attention.
CauTIOn
„ ALWAYS disconnect the negaTIve battery terminal
before performing service on the generator.
„ ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition.
Repair or replace all worn cables.
envIROnmenTaL saFeTY/deCOmmIssIOnIng
NOTICE
Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely
retire a piece of equipment that is no longer serviceable.
If the equipment poses an unacceptable and unrepairable
safety risk due to wear or damage or is no longer cost
effective to maintain (beyond life-cycle reliability) and is to
be decommissioned (demolition and dismantlement),be
sure to follow rules below:
„ dO nOT pour waste or oil directly onto the ground, down
a drain or into any water source.
„ Contact your country's Department of
Public Works or recycling agency in your
area and arrange for proper disposal of
any electrical components, waste or oil
associated with this equipment.
„ When the life cycle of this equipment is over, remove
battery and bring to appropriate facility for lead
reclamation. Use safety precautions when handling
batteries that contain sulfuric acid.
„ When the life cycle of this equipment is over, it is
recommended that the trowel frame and all other metal
parts be sent to a recycling center.
Metal recycling involves the collection of metal from
discarded products and its transformation into raw
materials to use in manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process
of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center
promotes energy cost savings.