Alpha Technologies BD-8 - Manual (Page 22)

3. Installation
22 031-032-C2-002 Rev. B
Fig. 3-7 Battery Hazards, Date Code Label
3.6 Battery Installation
3.6.1 Battery Safety
Battery systems represent a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit
currents. The following precautions must be observed when maintaining batteries:
• Remove all personal metal objects (watches, rings, etc.).
• Use insulated tools.
• Wear eye protection, rubber gloves and protective vest.
• Observe circuit polarities.
• Do not make or break live circuits.
• Do not lay metal tools and hardware on top of the batteries.
The battery is enclosed in cabinets with limited access. Again, extreme caution
must be exercised when maintaining and collecting data on the battery system.
3.6.2 Battery Identification
Each battery contains a DATE CODE usually located on a sticker near the center of
the battery or stamped in white ink near the POS terminal. This date code must be
recorded in the battery’s maintenance log. If batteries other than those installed by
Alpha are used, consult the battery’s manufacturers’ documentation for date code
type and placement.
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CALIF. PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories
contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals
known to the state of Calif.
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. W ash
hands after handling.
SHIELD EYES EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY
NO SPARKS, FLAMES, OR SMOKING
SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS
FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER
GET MEDICAL HELP FAST. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER/POISON
Battery Date Code
located in this box
(0103 = Jan. 2003)