JLG X500AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 104)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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5.5 LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK - HANDLING IN
DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
The battery cells must be handled correctly in order to
ensure proper and safe use. However, if mistakes are made
in handling the cells, causing explosion or venting, the user
has to be equipped so as to be able to face this emergency.
The aim of this section is to adequately train the user on
safe handling of the cells that have been subjected to
extreme conditions.
These Conditions Are As Follows:
1. Hot cells
2. Cells that have released substances or vented
3. Exploded cells
4. Fire enveloping the lithium batteries
Procedure For Handling Hot Cells
As soon as it has been established that the temperature of a
cell has risen considerably, the first action is the evacuation
of personnel from the affected area. The area has to be iso-
lated and nobody can enter if not strictly necessary.
If possible, before leaving the area, the person who first
identified the problem has to check if there is an external
short-circuit and resolve it as soon as possible. After the
short-circuit has been resolved, the cell will start to cool
down. However, the area has to remain isolated until the
cell reaches ambient temperature and is removed from the
area. The temperature of the cell has to be checked period-
ically using a remote sensor such as an infrared sensor. If
the cell remains hot the following actions must be
assessed.
Minimum Equipment Required:
• Infrared temperature probe
• Safety glasses
• Hard hat with impact resistant face visor
• Non-conductive pliers
• Hand, arm and body protection