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Safety Precaution: Notes

Precautions to take before servicing high voltage system 

DANGER 

Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to serious accidents like electric shock and electric leakage.

WARNING:
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage system by removing the safety plug before performing inspection or repairing the high voltage system.

    (Refer to "HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT-OFF PROCEDURES ")

  • Keep the safety plug completely removed to prevent the plug from being connected by mistake.
  • Do not keep any metal objects (watch, ring etc.) while working on the high voltage system, which it can cause serious accidents like electric shock.
  • Before beginning work on the high voltage system, the worker should wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent safety accidents.

    (Refer to "PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ")

  • Never allow technician to work on high voltage systems who are not wearing personal protective equipment. High voltage components should be covered with an insulation cover/sheet to prevent safety accidents.
  • Use insulation tools when working on the high voltage system.
  • Put the removed high voltage components on the insulation mat.

Information 

CAUTION: Place "High Voltage" caution signs as shown on image below. To prevent technician injury.
G13575919Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
G13575920Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.