Warning and caution labels

General Information

Warn- und Sicherheitsaufkleber

1. Gebläse-Sicherheitshinweis 2. Kühlerdeckel-Sicherheitshinweis

3. Battery Caution Label

Battery Warning Label

WARNING/DANGER LABEL (Fortis)

A.
Keep cigarettes and other flames or sparks away from the battery.
B+
Wear eye protection when charging or working near a battery. Always provide adequate ventilation when working in an enclosed area.

• When lifting a battery with a plastic case, excessive pressure on the acid may cause leakage, resulting in injury. To avoid this, lift using a battery carrier or by hand at opposite corners.

• Nie versuchen, die Batterie auszuwechseln, wenn die Batteriekabel angeschlossen sind.

• Das elektrische Zündsystem arbeitet mit hoher Spannung.

  Do not touch these parts while the engine is running or the ignition is on.

C.
Keep batteries out of reach of children, as batteries contain highly corrosive SULFURIC ACID. Make sure battery acid does not come into contact with skin, eyes, clothing or paint.
DO
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 15 minutes and call a doctor immediately. If possible, continue rinsing with a water-soaked sponge or cloth until the doctor arrives.
If electrolyte gets on your skin, wash the affected area thoroughly. If pain or burning occurs, call a doctor immediately.
E.
Read and follow these instructions carefully when handling a battery.
F.
Hydrogen, a highly flammable gas, is always present in battery cells and can explode if ignited.
G.
An improperly disposed battery is a hazard to the environment and health.
Local regulations for battery disposal must be observed.

Battery Handling and Storage

Battery Precautions

Batteries should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated place (below 27 °C) and away from direct sunlight. MF-Batterien sind sicher verschlossen, um zu verhindern, dass Saure Austritt. If the battery is tilted at an angle of 45° or more, battery acid may flow out through the vent openings on the sides. Therefore, always store batteries upright. Do not place water-containing or solid objects (e.g., ladders) on top of the battery. It is extremely dangerous to work with tools, such as wrenches, near the battery terminals while cables are connected to the installed battery.

Battery in Vehicle

Wird das Fahrzeug über einen längeren Zeitraum gelagert, stets die Speichersicherung aus dem Sicherungskasten ausbauen, um ein natürliches Entladen zu vermeiden. Außerdem die Batterie einmal im Monat durch Starten des Motors aufladen, wenn die Speichersicherung bei Beginn der Fahrzeuglagerung nicht entfernt wurde. Nach dem Entfernen der Speichersicherung muss die Batterie einmal innerhalb von 3 Monaten durch Starten des Motors aufgeladen werden.