Reduce the Risk of Injury with Battery Chargers
October 27, 2007
A battery charger is a device which forces electric current into a cell or rechargeable battery. The charge current is depended on battery’s technology and its capacity of charging. Remember that car battery differs from mobile phone battery.
You may be conscious of the fact that generally batteries produce dangerous hydrogen gas, during standard manoeuvre. They can burst out under normal conditions like starting the car, abnormal conditions such as jump starting. If the batteries are short circuited by a tool, it will blast in a parked car or sitting on a table.
It is important to keep in mind to read and follow the instructions and warning by the battery manufacturer before using your battery charger.
When you use the battery charger remember to wear eye protecting equipment. Don’t keep flaming items such as matches, lighters, cigarettes and other ignition sources near the battery. Keep the battery charger away from the gasoline vapours. When you put the batteries in the charger make sure that it has tight contact with charger clip. Plug the charger to an electrical outlet after ensuring that all the connection is perfect.
Before you connect charger, you can add water to cell until the acid covers plates to help purge extra gas from cells. As battery acid expand during charge, do not overfill. There are batteries that have condition indicator to indicate low water. Such batteries should be replaced not charged.
When you charge the battery make sure that the area around battery is well ventilated. Avoid charging the battery in closed area. Do not stay near the battery charger when it is on process. Place the charger as far from battery as DC cables permit.
Do not touch your eye when working with acid corrosion in the battery. If in case the acid comes in contact to your skin or cloth, wash immediately. If it enters your eye then wash your eyes with cold water for few minutes.
Avoid charging the frozen battery which may form gas and crack to spray out the acid. Do not overcharge the battery, if left connected for long period, it results in loss of water and creates hydrogen gas. Try to follow these instructions exactly.
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