JLG X17J Plus Operator Manual - Manual (Page 147)

rous materials located near the fire.
Completely cover the fire with extinguishing material. Never leave the fire unattended
as it may develop again.
‑ If necessary, extinguish the secondary fires with suitable extinguishers.
‑ After all the material has burned and cooled down, carefully mix the residual material
to prevent resumption of the fire.
‑ Put the material in a metal drum, cover the surface with plenty of extinguishing mate‑
rial. The residual material may contain unreacted lithium, therefore limit exposure to
rain by covering, for example, with mineral oil.
‑ Wear safety equipment: coat, gloves, mask and filters.
‑ The area around the cell will be covered by a black carbonaceous deposit which con‑
tains metallic parts of the cell. Cover the carbonaceous residue with a 50/50 mixture of
soda and vermiculite or other absorbent material. Avoid contact between the metallic
residue and charged cells as this condition may cause a short‑circuit.
‑ Place the contaminated material in a sealable plastic bag and remove the excess air.
Seal the bag.
‑ Place a cup of vermiculite in a second bag, place the first bag in the second and seal it.
‑ Clean the area with plenty of water and keep cleaning with water and soap.
‑ Dispose of hazardous material in accordance with the local legislation in force.
• First aid in the event of contact with the electrolyte
EYES
Immediately wash the eyes in abundant running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping the
eyelids open and flushing the eye and back of the eyelid. Immediately seek medical help.
SKIN
Wash in cold water under a shower, remove contaminated garments. Continue washing
for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical help where necessary.
RESPIRATORY TRACT
Move the casualty outdoors into the open air. If the casualty has difficulty breathing,
have oxygen administered by trained personnel. If breathing stops apply mouth‑to‑
mouth resuscitation and immediately seek emergency medical help.
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