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Safety Precaution: Notes

WARNING:

Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to a serious accidents like electric shock and electric leakage.

WARNING:
  • Be sure to shut off the high voltage by removing the safety plug before performing inspection or repairing the high voltage system. (Refer to High Voltage Shutoff Procedure  )
  • The responsible worker keeps the removed safety plug to prevent the plug from being connected by mistake.
  • Do not keep any metal objects (watch, ring etc.) while working on the high voltage system, which it can cause serious accidents like electric shock.
  • Before beginning work on the high voltage system, the worker should wear personal protective equipment to prevent safety accidents. (Refer to Personal Protective Equipment  )
  • Never allow workers who are not wear personal protective equipment to touch the high voltage system. High voltage components should be covered with an insulation sheet to prevent safety accidents.
  • Use insulation tools when working on the high voltage system.
  • Put the removed high voltage components on the insulation mat.

Information 

  • All the high voltage wiring and connectors are orange.
  • A caution label for high voltage is attached to the high voltage components.
  • High voltage components: High Voltage Battery Pack Assembly, Power Relay Assembly (PRA), BMS ECU, Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU), Hybrid Drive Motor, HSG, Electric A/C Compressor, Low DC/DC Converter (LDC), Power Cable, Electric Compressor etc.
WARNING:

Use Mega Ohm Tester when measuring insulation resistance of the high voltage system.

Specification : High Impedance Digital Volt / Ohm Meter (DVOM) "Category 3"

Leads and Meter rated to 1, 000 voltage.

CAUTION:

Inform of danger of high voltage by putting the "high voltage caution" on the vehicle as shown in image below.

Fig 1: High Voltage Caution Car Topper
G08312213Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: High Voltage Caution Label
G08312214Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.