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 andwiring.
Safety Glasses
Leather glovesMust be able to fasten tight
around the wrist (worn over
insulated gloves) . 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
solution leak.
Absorbent pad The same pad used for internal combustion engine
fluids can be used.To absorb any high voltage
battery electrolytic solutionleakage.
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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