ACCUMULATOR INDUSTRIES BATTERY SAFETY & HANDLING GUIDELINES

Whenever you're handling or working with lead acid battery, refer your vehicle and battery owners' manual for instructions and safety precautions.

Lead- acid batteries contain hydrogen-oxygen gases that can be explosive and sulphuric acid that can cause severe burns.

To help avoid risk of danger and injury, observe these precautions when handling and working with a lead-acid battery:-

• Wear safety glasses or goggles and a face shield.
• Make sure work area is well-ventilated.
• Never lean over battery while boosting, testing or charging.
• Cigarettes, flames or sparks could cause a battery to explodes. Keep all ignition sources away from the battery.
• Do not charge or use booster cables or adjust post connections without proper instructions and training.
• Keep vent caps tight and level.
• In event of accident, flush with water and call a Doctor immediately.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid metallic contact across the terminals, as this can result in short circuit and sparking.
• Always maintain battery surface clean, as dust accumulation can cause vent plug blockage.