WARNINGS (Cont)

TM 11-6130-413-12

WARNINGS

BATTERY SHOP SAFETY PRACTICES

Nickel-cadmium battery maintenance personnel should be thoroughly trained in

the use of charging, discharging, and test procedures. The employment of proper-

ly trained personnel in the maintenance of nickel-cadmium batteries cannot be

overemphasized. The nickel-cdmium battery shop must be used ONLY to main-

tain nickel-cadmium batteries. Anything associated with lead-acid batteries

should never come in contact with nickel-cadmium batteries, including acid

fumes. In addition to the equipment required to maintain nickel-cadmium batter-

ies; the nickel-cadmium battery shop should have adequate ventilation; deluge

shower, eyewash fountain, and fire extinguisher (CO2).

TIGHTENING TERMINAL SCREWS AND STUDS

Be extremely careful when tightening terminal screws and studs. Bodily injury

and damage to the equipment may result if the torque wrench accidentally causes

a short circuit.