DANGER

Always assume a damaged vehicle's High Voltage (HV) system is charged and energized! Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Failure to wear PPE can result electric shock, burns and/or exposure to toxic materials which will lead to death or serious injury.

Damage to a high voltage battery may result in immediate or delayed release of toxic/flammable gasses and/or fire.
Exposed HV components, wires, and batteries present high voltage shock hazards.
Venting of vapors/gasses from HV batteries may be toxic and/or flammable.

(09932b)

DANGER

This vehicle contains a high voltage Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS). An improperly handled or damaged RESS can cause electrical shock and/or fire, which will result in death or serious injury.

RESS must only be serviced by a qualified technician using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Do not touch RESS connecter terminals with fingers, tools, jewelry, or other metal objects.
Do not disconnect, disassemble, or use RESS for other than its intended use.
Improper charging, impact or exposure to fire can damage the RESS.
A damaged RESS can leak electrolyte and/or generate flammable gas.

(08705a)

DANGER

A damaged RESS can leak electrolyte. Contact with electrolyte will cause serious chemical burns or blindness.

Always wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while handling RESS.
If electrolyte comes in contact with eyes, skin, or clothing, rinse affected area with clean water and seek medical attention immediately.
See Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more details available at sds.harley-davidson.com

(08706a)

WARNING

Misused or abused lithium-ion batteries can get hot, explode or ignite, or potentially release gas, smoke or liquid. Always follow battery safety precautions. Misuse or abuse of lithium-ion batteries could result in death or serious injury. (07729b)

WARNING

Contact with internal battery contents can have serious health effects. Wear protective face shield, rubberized gloves, respiratory protection, and protective clothing when handling damaged batteries. Failure to wear proper protective gear while handling a damaged battery could result in death or serious injury.

See Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more details available at sds.harley-davidson.com (07728b)

General information: The following first aid measures are required only in case of exposure to internal battery contents after damage of the external battery casing.

Table 1. Battery Electrolyte Antidote

Physical Location	Procedure
After Inhalation	Remove to fresh air Wash mouth and nasal passages with water If patient is not breathing, apply artificial respiration Do not perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation Call a physician immediately
After Contact with Skin	Wash off immediately with plenty of water and soap for at least 15 minutes Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Call a physician immediately
After Contact with Eyes	Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Seek medical treatment by eye specialist
After Ingestion	Rinse mouth Drink plenty of water or milk Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Do not induce vomiting Call a physician immediately

Use full PPE and SCBA precautions. Approach the vehicle from the rear at a 45^º angle. Never approach the vehicle from the front. Stay out of the path of potential travel. Make sure the vehicle has been disabled.

NOTE

It may not possible to estimate the full extent of damage. The high voltage battery could ignite at anytime up to 24 hours or more after being damaged. If any smoke, sparks, flames, gurgling or bubbling sounds are noticed at anytime during handling, immediately evacuate the area and call emergency services.

Check the thermal temperature of the battery at using a thermal imaging camera or non-contact temperature gun. A battery temperature more than 65 °C (150 °F) above ambient temperature may indicate a damaged or overheating battery. If you ever encounter a situation where thermal runaway may be occurring, immediately evacuate the area and call emergency responders.

If damaged, the battery may give off harmful or flammable vapors. If such fumes are present, immediately evacuate any personnel in area. If immediate evacuation of personnel is not possible ventilate area to direct vapors away.

Always follow procedures outlined in the vehicle the EVs Service Manual for removal of RESS.

Do not use metal components, such as chains and slings, to move, transport or secure RESS. The RESS should be lifted and transported in an upright position (as normally positioned in the vehicle). Ensure that the RESS is properly secured to hold it in the upright position during transportation.