Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part — 9

Geely EC718, EC718RV, EC715, EC715RV. Manual part - 9

1.5.1.2 Arrows and Symbols Description

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1.6 Health and Safety

1.6.1 Description and Operation
1.6.1.1 Description

Many service and maintenance operations may have impact
on personal health and safety. This section lists some of the
hazardous operations, materials and equipment, and sets out
rules to avoid endangering safety.

This section does not include all the health and safety issues,
so that all operations, procedures, and material handling
should be carried out, provided that safety and health is to be
ensured. Prior to the use of any product, inspect the
manufacturer or supplier product instructions.

1.6.1.2 Acid and Alkali

Refer to

1.6.1.8

Battery Acid Fluid

For example, battery has a corrosive sodium carbonate,
sulfuric acid.

Batteries and other materials cleaning agent.

Battery has irritation and/or erosion affect on the eyes, skin,
nose and throat. It may cause burns in human body and
damage to normal clothing.

To avoid battery acid fluid splashing in the eyes, skin and
clothing, always wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves
and goggles to prevent inhaling acid fog.

Washing equipment such as: eye wash bottles, nozzle, as well
as soap, etc. must be in the vicinity to facilitate in the event of
splash, and be ready to assist treatment.

Prominently mark eye danger sign.

1.6.1.3 Airbag

and

For highly flammable and explosive - to comply with the
smoking ban.

Airbags are installed in the steering wheel, in the front
passenger seat and inside the instrument panel in front of the
front passenger as well as the A pillar, B pillar, C pillar as a
supplementary safety system.

Airbag expansion device contains a high-energy propellant
which will produce gas with extremely high temperatures
(2500 ºC/4532 ºF).

This propellant is stored in airtight sealed components and fills
the airbag when the airbag is deployed. It is prohibited to open
airbags during maintenance, as this would lead to dangerous

contact with the propellant. If the gas containers happen to
break, wear full protective clothing when handling the overflow
materials.

After deploying airbags, wear safety goggles and gloves when
handling the airbags.

Deployed airbags must be handled according to the relevant
local laws.

If come into direct contact with gas derivatives, you must:

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Wash off the contacted parts with fresh water thoroughly.

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Seek medical assistance.

Airbag - handling procedures (For your safety, please wear
protective equipment. When removing airbags, the vehicle
ignition switch must be turned to "LOCK" position. Unplug the
key. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Wait for 90s before
proceed.)

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Store airbag components with upright position.

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Store airbag components in a dry place.

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When carrying airbag components, do not touch the
electrode and keep the airbag away from body as far as
possible.

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Place airbag cover upward.

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Carefully check airbag components for damage.

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Disconnect the battery negative before connect airbags
cable. Wait 60s, standing beside airbag components.

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Accurately calibrate and service all equipments.

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After deploying an airbag, make sure wash your hands.

Airbag - operations to be avoided

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Do not store flammable materials and components together
with gas generator.

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Do not immerse the airbag assembly in water or let airbag
assembly contact with other liquids.

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Do not store gas generators in a temperature higher than
80 ºC/176 ºF environment.

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Do not store equipments upside down.

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Do not try to open the gas generator casing.

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Do not expose the gas generator to flame or heat.

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Do not place other items on the components cover.

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Do not use components that have been damaged.

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Do not touch the component or the gas generator within 10
min of airbag being deployed.

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Do not use electrical probe in the return circuit.

1.6.1.4 Air-Conditioning Refrigerant

Refer to

1.6.1.10

Chemical Materials

Skin contact may cause frostbite.

Must comply with the instructions provided by the manufacturer
to avoid the exposed lights. Wear suitable goggles and
protective gloves.

If refrigerant come into contact with skin or eyes, you should
immediately wash the contacted area with water. Apply the
appropriate cleaning solution and rinse the eyes. Do not rub,
as the case may need to seek medical assistance.

Air-Conditioning Refrigerant - Operations to be Avoided

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Do not store refrigerant at a place with direct sunlight or
heat sources.

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When filling, the refrigerant bottles must not be upright.
Keep valves down.

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Do not expose refrigerant to frost or snow.

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Do not drop the refrigerant bottle.

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Do not, in any case, directly discharge refrigerant to the
atmosphere.

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Do not mix refrigerants, such as the R12
(dichlorodifluoromethane) and R134a (tetrafluoroethane).

1.6.1.5 Adhesives and Sealants

and

Flammable Materials - Comply with the smoking ban.

Flammable Materials should normally be kept in no-smoking
areas. When using, keep surrounding areas clean, by using
such as disposable paper to cover and protect the seat cover.
Make use of the brush and the container, including the reused
container. Label the container properly .

1.6.1.6 Engine Coolant

Refer to

1.6.1.15

Fire

For example, isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol, ethylene
glycol, methanol.

Highly flammable flammable.

Used in the vehicle engine coolant circulation system,
windshield washer fluid.

When heated, engine coolant (ethylene glycol) may produce
steam. Avoid inhaling the vapor.

After direct contact with engine coolant through the skin,
directly absorbed dose may reach toxic or harmful dose. If
swallowing engine coolant, it may be life-threatening. The
person must be taken to hospital and seek medical treatment
immediately.

These products must not be used in conjunction with the
ordinary food processing or connected with the drinking water
supply system.

1.6.1.7 Asbestos

Inhaling asbestos dust likely to cause lung damage, and even
cause cancer.

Asbestos waste should be wet before handling. Place in sealed
containers and mark clearly at the surface of the container to
facilitate safe handling. If you need to try to cut or drill materials
containing asbestos, you should make the materials wet first,
and only use low-speed hand tools or power tools.

1.6.1.8 Battery Acid Fluid

Refer to

1.6.1.2

Acid and Alkali

The gas released when charging is explosive. Do not conduct
fire operations near a charging battery or a recently charged
battery.

Maintain good ventilation.

1.6.1.9 Brake Fluid

Refer to

1.6.1.15

Fire

It is a little irritating when comes into contact with the skin and
eyes. Avoid the brake fluid coming to contact with eyes, skin.
The risk of inhaling brake fluid at room temperature is not high,
because its pressure is very low.

1.6.1.10 Chemical Materials

Pay attention, when using, storing and handling chemical
material, such as, solvents, sealants, adhesives, coatings,
resin foam, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, fuel,
lubricating oil and grease. They may be toxic, harmful,
corrosive, and irritating or highly flammable, and there is a high
risk of odor and dust.

The impact of long term exposure to chemicals may be acute
or chronic, temporary or permanent, cumulative, life-
threatening, or may affect life expectancy.

Chemical Materials - Operations to be performed

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Carefully read and follow the warnings on the containers of
raw materials and any accompanying leaflets, posters or
other instructions. Raw materials health and safety
information forms can obtained from the manufacturer.

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After coming to contact with chemical materials, remove it
from the skin and clothing as soon as possible. Immediately
replace serious immersed clothing, and clean thoroughly.

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Strictly follow instructions. Wear protective clothing, in
order to avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.

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When handling with chemical materials before a break, diet,
smoking, or using toilet facilities must wash hands.

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Keep work area clean, tidy and non-chemical material spill.

Chemical Materials - Operation to be Avoided

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Unless there is manufacturer's instruction, do not mix
chemical materials. Certain chemicals mixture will form
other toxic or harmful chemical substances. When mixing,
other toxic and harmful gases may be released and it may
cause an explosion and other accidents.

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Do not spray chemical materials in a closed environment.

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Unless there is manufacturer's instruction, do not heat
chemical materials. Some chemicals are highly flammable
and others may release toxic and harmful gases.

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Do not keep chemical materials containers open. Emitted
gas, may accumulate to a toxic, hazardous or explosive
level. Some gases are heavier than air and they will
accumulate in a closed space.

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Do not store chemical materials in an unlabeled container.

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Do not use chemical materials clean hands and clothing.
Chemicals, especially solvents and fuel will make the skin
dry. It may cause allergies, skin infection. Chemicals direct
contact with the skin will affect human health.

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Unless the empty container has been cleaned under
supervision, do not use the container to store other
chemical materials.

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Do not smell chemical materials. Short-term exposure to
high concentrations of gas may still have the possibility of
poisoning or hurt.

1.6.1.11 Dust

Powder and dust may be irritating, harmful or toxic. Avoid
inhaling the chemical material powder stirred up dry friction. If
the ventilation is poor, wear a breathing mask protective
equipment in order to prevent inhaling dust.

Flammable fine dust may cause explosion. Keep them away
from an explosion or a fire.

1.6.1.12 Electrical Shock

Fail to follow instructions when using electrical equipment or
misuse of the equipment in good condition, may cause
electrical shock.

Service electrical equipments within the specified time and run
regular tests. Failure of equipment should be noted. Move the
failed equipment out of working area.

Do not use wires, cables, plugs and sockets that are wear, tear,
kink, cut, broken or damaged . Do not let electrical equipment
and wiring contact with water.

Make sure the electrical equipment protected the correct fuse.

Do not misuse electrical equipment. Do not use any faulty
equipment,which may affect personal safety.

Make sure mobile electrical equipment cable not be damaged.

Must provide first aid training to the specialized electrical
equipment operator.

In the event of electrical shock:

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Switch off the power supply before contact with the victim.

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If the power can not be switched off, use dry insulation
material to insulate the victim.

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If you have received a special first-aid training, provide on-
site first aid immediately.

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Seek medical assistance.

1.6.1.13 Exhaust

Exhaust contains toxic and hazardous chemicals, such as
carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, acetaldehyde, lead and
aromatic hydrocarbon type material. Only run the engine at a
place with good ventilation or an open space.

1.6.1.14 Fiber Isolation

Refer to

1.6.1.11

Dust

Used to isolate the noise and sound.

The surface of the fiber substance and the sharp edges can
cause skin irritations.

During operating procedures, follow instructions and wear
gloves to avoid excessive skin contact with the fibers.

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