General Safety Practices
- Danger
- Hazardous Voltage
- This unit is equipped with high voltage electrical components capable of causing serious injury or death. ONLY qualified individuals should service, repair, or replace any of the electrical power system components, including fuses.
- Warning
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required
- A battery can be dangerous. Lithium-ion batteries are potentially hazardous. The combustion gas from these batteries is toxic and can present a serious FIRE HAZARD if damaged, defective, or improperly used. A battery stores enough electricity to burn you if it discharges quickly. Always wear goggles or safety glasses and personal protective equipment when working with a battery. Do not replace the battery with any type other than the one approved by Thermo King for this unit.
- Warning
- Risk of Injury
- Temperatures above 120 degrees F (50 degrees C) can cause serious burns. Use an infrared thermometer or other temperature measuring device before touching any potentially hot surfaces.
- Warning
- Hazard of Explosion
- An improperly installed battery could result in a fire, explosion, or injury. A Thermo King approved battery must be installed and properly secured to the battery tray.
- Warning
- Hazard of Explosion
- Always cover battery terminals to prevent them from making contact with metal components during battery installation. Battery terminals grounding against metal could cause the battery to explode.
- Warning
- Hazard of Explosion
- Improperly installed battery cables could result in a fire, explosion, or injury. Battery cables must be installed, routed, and secured properly to prevent them from rubbing, chaffing, or making contact with hot, sharp, or rotating components.
- Caution
- Hazardous Service Procedures
- Set all unit electrical controls to the OFF position before connecting battery cables to the battery to prevent the unit from starting unexpectedly and causing personal injury.
- Notice
- Equipment Damage
- Do not connect other manufacturers’ equipment or accessories to the unit or to the Thermo King batteries unless approved by Thermo King. Failure to do so can result in severe damage to equipment and void the warranty.