5-2 Preparation Items
Preparation Items
Specification Purpose
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE):
Insulated gloves Up to 1,000V
For
protection from high voltage
electrical shock
Insulated shoes –
Safety
shield –
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 service plug access
cover bolts.
To remove the 12-volt battery terminal
bolt.
Solvent resistant protection
gloves –
To utilize in the event of a high voltage
battery electrolytic solution leak.
Solvent resistant protection
shoes –
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 Insulating To cover any damaged harnesses to
protect from and prevent electrical
shock. Tape should cover all bare or
damaged wire.
5-2.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protective Wear Control
Perform an inspection of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items before beginning work. Do not use
any damaged PPE items.
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