JLG X550AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 96)

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 han-
dling 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 isolated
and nobody can enter if not strictly necessary.
If possible, before leaving the area, the person who first iden-
tified the problem has to check if there is an external short-cir-
cuit 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 periodically using a remote sen-
sor such as an infrared sensor. If the cell remains hot the fol-
lowing 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