Invacare Topan User Manual

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9.2.3.2  How to handle damaged batteries correctly 
 
 
 
WARNING: 
Corrosion and burns from acid leakage if batteries are damaged! 
•  Remove clothes that have been soiled by acid immediately! 
After contact with skin: 
•  Immediately wash affected area with lots of water! 
After contact with eyes: 
•  Immediately rinse eyes under running water for several minutes; consult a physician! 
 
 
 
 
Requirements:  
•  Safety goggles 
•  Acid-resistant gloves 
•  Acid-resistant receptacle for transportation 
 
•  Always wear appropriate safety clothing when handling damaged batteries.  
•  Place damaged batteries in an acid-resistant receptacle immediately after removing them. 
•  Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate acid-resistant receptacle. 
•  Wash all objects that have come into contact with acid with lots of water. 
Disposing of dead or damaged batteries correctly 
Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your dealer or directly to Invacare®.