JLG X550AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 99)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3128791 – JLG Lift – 5-19
Procedure For Exploded Cells
The explosion of lithium batteries is not likely, it is a rare event
that only occurs when an abnormal condition causes the tem-
perature to rise and reach a critical point. However, in the
event of lithium battery explosion the environment will quickly
be filled with dense white smoke which will cause serious irri-
tation to the respiratory tract, eyes and skin. Precautions
must be taken to limit exposure to these fumes.
Minimum Equipment Required;
• Class D fire extinguisher
• Class ABC extinguisher for any secondary fires
• 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
Start Procedure;
In the event of cell explosion, proceed as follows:
1. Evacuate personnel from the areas contaminated by
smoke.
2. Ventilate the rooms until the cell has been removed from
the area and until the characteristic pungent odour has
disappeared.
3. Even if this is quite unlikely, there may be fires as a con-
sequence of the explosion. The ways these emergencies
are faced are described in the following paragraph.
4. The exploded cell may be hot. Allow it to cool down to
ambient temperature before handling it (see Procedure
for handling hot cells).
5. Wear safety equipment: coat, gloves, mask and filters.
6. In case of explosion the area around the cell will be cov-
ered by a black carbonaceous material which contains
metallic parts of the cell. Cover the carbonaceous resi-
dues with a 50/50 mixture of baking soda and vermiculite
or other absorbent material. Avoid contact between the
metallic residues and charged cells, as this condition
may cause a short.circuit.
7. Place the contaminated material in a sealable plastic bag
and remove the excess air.
8. Seal the bag.