APPROACHING A DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE
1. FOLLOW EXISTING TRAINING AND INCIDENT COMMANDER DIRECTION
• This guide provides only supplemental information as it pertains to the
Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid vehicles. The same rules apply when
approaching any potential high-voltage situation. Always follow your high-
voltage safety training. Some precautions to be taken in any high-voltage
situation include:
— Remove all jewelry, watches, necklaces, earrings, etc. Metal objects
are conductors of electricity.
— Wear the necessary PPEs (high-voltage rubber gloves, face shield,
insulated boots, protective raincoat or apron).
— Bring the following equipment:
Class ABC powder-type fire extinguisher
A non-conductive object – about 1.5 meters (5 feet) long – used to
safely push someone away from the vehicle if they accidentally
come in contact with high voltage.
2. APPROACHING A DAMAGED VEHICLE
• Disable the high-voltage electrical system using as many of the following
steps as possible:
— Secure the vehicle — place the shift lever into the PARK position.
Remove the ignition key. Block the wheels, if necessary. Removing the
ignition key or turning it to the OFF position will disconnect the high-
voltage system.
— Disconnect the negative cable from the 12-volt battery – this will also
disconnect the high voltage.
— If possible, place the high-voltage service disconnect switch (see
section entitled Hybrid Component Location and Identification for
location) into the service position. To place in the service position, turn
counterclockwise and then lift out. Reinsert the disconnect switch with
the arrow aligned to the service/shipping position.
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2009 Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid Emergency Response Guide, 07/2008
