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TM 10-3930-643-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE. (cont)
5-48.
Batteries. (Sheet 2 of 7)
REMOVAL (cont)
Sulfuric
acid
contained
in
b a t t e r i e s c a n c a u s e s e v e r e
chemical burns.
Wear
protective goggles and gloves
when working with
b a t t e r i e s.
Avoid contact with eyes,
skin
or
c l o t h i n g.
I f
the
e l e c t r o l y t e i s s p i l l e d,
take
immediate action to stop
i t s
burning effects:
EYES:
Flush with cold water
for 15 minutes. Seek
medical
attention
immediately.
INTERNAL:
Drink large amounts
o f m i l k or
water.
Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten egg
o r
vegetable
o i l .
Seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
EXTERNAL:
Flush with cold water
u n t i l a l l a c i d h as
been removed.
CLOTHING
OR VEHICLE: Wash with cold water
a t o n c e . N e u t r a l i ze
acid with baking soda
or household ammonia.
Batteries
give
off
a
highly
flammable gas.
Do not smoke or
allow sparks or
flame near
b a t t e r i e s o t h e r w i s e a f i r e or
explosion can result.
Go to sheet 3
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