3-1 Preparation Items
Preparation Items Specification Purpose
PPE (personal protective equipment): Up to 1,000V For protection from high voltage
electrical shock.
Insulated gloves
Insulated shoes
–
Safety shield
– To protect eyes when around high
voltage components and wiring.
Safety Glasses
Leather glovesMust be able to fasten tight
around the wrist. To protect insulated gloves.
Wrenches
Size:10mm To remove the 12-volt battery
terminal bolt.
Solvent resistant protection gloves
Solvent resistant protection shoes – To utilize in the event of a high
voltage battery electrolytic solutionleak.
Absorbent pad The same pad used for internal combustion engine fluids can
be used.To absorb any high voltage battery
electrolytic solution leakage.
Standard fire fighting equipment
Standard fire fighting equipment.
Depending on type of fire
(vehicle or battery) use standard
fire fighting equipment (water or
extinguisher) . To extinguish a fire.
Insulated tape InsulatingTo cover any damaged harnesses
to protect from and prevent
electrical shock. Tape should
cover all bare or damaged wire.
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