WARNINGS (cont)

TM 11-6140-203-14-3

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 properly

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

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

maintain 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 batteries; 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.

FIRE FIGHTING SAFETY PRACTICE

CO2 is an acceptable fire extinguishing agent once a fire has developed. In no

case should CO2 be directed into a battery compartment to effect cooling or

displace explosive gases. The static electricity generated by the discharge of the

extinguishers could explode hydrogen/oxygen gases trapped in the battery

compartment.