JLG X500AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 105)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3121636 – JLG Lift – 5-17
Start Procedure;
1. Evacuate the area as soon as abnormal cell tempera-
ture has been established.
2. Periodically check the temperature of the cell using a
remote sensor for the first two hours or until one of the
following cases occur:
• The cell starts to cool down
• The cell vents
• The cell explodes
3. If the cell starts cooling, check the temperature every
hour until ambient temperature has been reached.
4. If a temperature sensor is not available, do not handle
the cell for a minimum of 24 hours.
5. Remove the cell from the work area when ambient
temperature has been reached and return to normal
operations.
6. Dispose of the cell in accordance with existing legisla-
tion (in the country in question) on hazardous materi-
als.
The procedures in cases of venting or explosion are examined
in the following paragraphs.
Procedure For Handling Vented Cells
In normal conditions a cell does not show leaks or venting,
however a cell may vent or release substances if the critical
temperature is reached or if the protective glass.metal seal
breaks due to severe mechanical conditions.
The severity of the leak consequent to venting ranges from
slight leak around the seal to a violent leak of substances
through the vent. In some cases, if the cell is not plugged, it
may behave as a projectile.
The electrolyte inside the cell may cause very serious irrita-
tion to the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. In addition, vent-
ing may cause the emission of highly corrosive vapors in
the work environment. In this case, all protective equip-
ment suited to limit exposure to toxic fumes must be avail-
able.
Minimum Equipment Required;
• Class D fire extinguisher
• Eye protection or face shield
• Respirator with filter for hydrochloric acid and sulphur
dioxide
• Neoprene gloves
• Acid.resistant lab coats
• Baking soda, calcium oxide or acid absorbent in kit form
• Vermiculite
• Plastic bags