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 –
T
o protect eyes when around
high-voltage components and
wiring.
Safety Glasses Leather gloves Must be able to fasten tight
around
the wrist (worn over
insulated gloves) . To protect insulated gloves.
Wrenches Size:10mm
T
o 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 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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