AUTOCAR E-ACTT™FIRST RESPONDERS GUIDE
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AWE 00424 Rev. 001
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DANGER
Always assume the high voltage battery and associated components are energized
and fully charged.
• Exposed electrical components, wires and high voltage batteries present potential high
voltage shock hazards.
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Venting/off-gassing high voltage battery vapors are potentially toxic and flammable.
• Physical damage to the vehicle or high voltage battery may result in immediate or delayed
release of toxic and/or flammable gases and fire.
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If you detect leaking fluids, sparks, smoke, flames, increased temperature, gurgling,
popping or hissing noises from the high voltage battery compartment, ventilate the area if
possible.
Small Battery Fire (battery only, not in vehicle)
• Remove all jewelry, watches, necklaces and earrings. Remove any metal objects that are
conductors of electricity.
•
Wear the necessary PPE. Wear safety glasses, electrical insulated gloves with leather
gloves, face shield, and apron.
• Put on SCBA breathing apparatus.
• If at all possible:
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If the vehicle is charging, shut off and disconnect the battery from the charger.
• Remove the battery and move it outdoors to burn out.
• For best result use a foam extinguisher:
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CO2
• ABC dry chemical
DANGER
First Responders must be approved to wear SCBA breathing apparatus.
CAUTION
Be alert. There is a potential for delayed fire with damaged lithium-ion batteries.
Electrical Shock Rescue
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Wear protective equipment such as high-voltage gloves, if available.
• Stand on a clean, dry surface, or stand on a dry rubber blanket or other insulating material.
• Identify the electrical source and disconnect the energy.
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Separate the victim from the source. If the electricity has not been shut off, do not touch
the victim, even with a non-conducting instrument. Once you are sure there is no current,
use a Safety Rescue Hook to separate the victim from the source.