JLG X500AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 107)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3121636 – 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 temperature 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 irritation 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 odor
has disappeared.
3. Even if this is quite unlikely, there may be fires as a con-
sequence of the explosion. The ways these emergen-
cies 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 Proce-
dure 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
covered by a black carbonaceous material which con-
tains metallic parts of the cell. Cover the carbonaceous
residues with a 50/50 mixture of baking soda and ver-
miculite 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.
9. Place a cup of vermiculite in a second bag, place the
first bag in the second and seal it.