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High-Voltage Handling And Storage Considerations: Volvo
I-CAR · November 26, 2024 · Volvo
Summary
This article outlines Volvo's strict safety protocols for handling and storing high-voltage (HV) vehicles and batteries post-collision. It details specific outdoor storage safety distances, battery enclosure damage limits, and the requirement that only trained technicians at approved locations with a signed Permit to Work perform these repairs.
What to do on the job
Isolate the vehicle outdoors in a fire-protected area with a 15-meter safety distance from combustibles, cordon off a 5x2.5 meter area with warning signs, and inspect the battery enclosure for damage before bringing it inside.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the line items and labor time required for setting up an outdoor EV safety perimeter, vehicle cordoning, weather-resistant covering, and the mandatory visual inspection of the battery enclosure before bringing a Volvo EV into the shop. It also supports the requirement for specialized technician training and a signed Permit to Work.
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