Ford Ranger EV. Electric Manual - part 31

LESSON 3: SAFETY AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION

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Types of Fire Extinguishers

Listed below are common types of fire extinguishers:

Water

Class A fires only. Inappropriate for Class B
and C fires. Water can conduct electrical
current and increase the risk of severe injury.

Regular Dry

Primarily sodium bicarbonate, effective

Chemical

against Class B and C fires.

Multi-Purpose

Monoammonium phosphate is effective

Dry Chemical

against Class B and C fires.

Carbon Dioxide

Effective against Class B and C fires,

Gas (CO

2

)

often used in areas where contamination and
cleanup time are important.

Ratings of Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers come with UL rating. The higher the rating number,

the more capacity for extinguishing the class of fire indicated.

The following is a general guide for selecting a fire extinguisher.

Minimum extinguisher ratings are listed. Cheek your local fire

department codes for detailed information:

Light Hazard

2A, 5B:C or greater

(possibility of small fires)

Ordinary Hazard

2A, 10B:C or greater

(possibility of moderate fires)

Extra Hazard

4A, 40B:C or greater

(possibility of severe fires)

Fire Extinguisher Inspection

Fire extinguishers are pressurized devices. Monthly inspections

should be made to verify that all extinguishers have retained their

full charge.

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LESSON 3: SAFETY AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION

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ACTIVITY 3 – EV SAFETY AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION – WORKSHEET G

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

STUDENT ANSWER SHEET

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the emergency instructions provided in this section.

DIRECTIONS:

Write the correct answers in the blank spaces provided.

1. What should you do if lead-acid electrolyte comes in contact with your skin? ________________________

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2. What method is used to identify high voltage cables on the Electric Ranger? _________________________

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3. What clothing material is recommended for working around high voltage? __________________________

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4. In what three ways are people affected by electrical shock? _______________________________________

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5. Which of the following is a hazard associated with high voltage?

A. Electric shock.

B. Blast.

C. Arcing.

D. All of the above.

6. When working with high voltage why should you try to work with one hand instead of two? ____________

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7. If a person is being shocked and is still in contact with an electric wire, what should you do?

A. Grab the person and pull them away from the wire.

B. Push the person away from the wire with a wooden pole.

C. Wait until a circuit breaker or fuse breaks the electrical circuit.

D. None of the above.

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