JLG X550AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 101)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3128791 – JLG Lift – 5-21
Finally, it should be noted that in the presence of combustible
materials other than lithium it is advisable to use different
types of extinguishers in conjunction to better ensure the
extinguishing action of each on the appropriate material,
however do not use water or CO2 extinguishers directly on
lithium fires.
Minimum Equipment Required;
• Class D fire extinguisher
• Class ABC extinguisher for any secondary fires
• Breathing apparatus
• Fireproof clothing
• Fireproof gloves
• Mask or protective glasses
• Non.conductive pliers
• Dustpan, mineral oil
Start Procedure;
1. In the event of fire on one cell, a team of experienced fire-
fighting personnel has to be contacted. The personnel
must be properly trained to fight lithium battery fires.
2. Evacuate personnel from all areas and sound the fire
alarm.
3. The fire-fighting personnel go to the area where the fire is
located and gather all the information regarding the situ-
ation and the person who gave the alarm.
4. Quarantine the area. Air the rooms until the burning
material has been removed from the area and the char-
acteristic pungent odor has disappeared.
5. Two members of the team enter the area with appropriate
safety equipment.
NOTE: Lithium melts at 356° F (180° C). It becomes highly
reactive and when it catches fire it may eject molten
lithium particles. For this reason the surrounding cells
may overheat and cause a violent explosion. The fire-
fighting personnel must pay attention to any danger-
ous materials located near the fire.
6. Completely cover the fire with extinguishing material.
Never leave the fire unattended as it may develop again.
7. If necessary, extinguish the secondary fires with suitable
extinguishers.
8. After all the material has burned and cooled down, care-
fully mix the residual material to prevent resumption of
the fire.
9. Put the material in a metal drum, cover the surface with
plenty of extinguishing material.