Mobility, Intelligent Traffic Systems
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7ER
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classification Unrestricted
Page
3 of 92
Version
3
Status
Issued
Last Editor
Alan Doyle
Date
05-Oct-2017
Document Name
Stratos Outstation General and ICM Handbook Document No. 667/HB/52250/000
Copyright © Siemens plc 2014. All Rights Reserved. Mobility and Logistics is a division of Siemens Plc
Safety of Road Users
It is important that all personnel are aware of the dangers to road users that could arise
during repair and maintenance of traffic control equipment.
Ensure that the working area is coned and signed as necessary to warn motorists and
pedestrians of any dangers and to help protect the personnel working on the site.
Safety Warning – Lead Acid Battery
This equipment may contain a sealed lead acid battery depending on variant type.
Do not short circuit, puncture, take apart, incinerate, crush, immerse, force discharge,
ingest or expose to temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the
product, otherwise there is a risk of fire or explosion.
Batteries should be handled and stored carefully to avoid short circuits. Do not store in
disorderly fashion, or allow metal objects to be mixed with stored batteries. Keep batteries
between 0°C and 35°C for prolonged storage.
The battery is a sealed unit which is not hazardous when used according to these
recommendations. Do not breathe vapours or touch any internal material with bare hands
should the battery become damaged in any way.
Battery disposal method should be in accordance with local, state and government
regulations. In many countries, batteries should not be disposed of into ordinary
household waste. They must be recycled properly to protect the environment and to cut
down on the waste of precious resources.