Personal Precautions; Preparing To Charge - Victron energy Blue Smart IP65 Manuel

b) Follow these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any
equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery.
10.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a) Consider having someone close enough by to your
aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately flood eye with running cold water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of
a battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal
tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit the
battery or an other electrical part that may cause
explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with
a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a
short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal, causing a severe burn.
h) Do not use the battery charger for charging dry-cell
batteries that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause
injury to persons and damage to property.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
11.

PREPARING TO CHARGE

a) If it is necessary to remove the battery from a vehicle
prior to charging, always remove the grounded
terminal from the battery first. Make sure all
accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause
an arc.
b) Be sure that the area around the battery is well
ventilated while the battery is being charged.
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