1.02.001 Jump Starting Gas Drive Unit with Jumper Cables

This Policy is completed waiting on Engineering & Safety approval.

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to establish the minimum requirements for safely performing and as a guide to jump starting gas engine units as laid out in this procedure.

Procedure

This procedure applies to all units that are currently in service in the field, Test Loop, at a repair shop, and or in storage yards. Flogistix Service Technicians will perform the diagnostics as required according to the type of batteries being used. This procedure is to be used as a guide to help properly jump start a dead or weak battery(s) on Flogistix packaged units.

Before any work is performed a JSA needs to be done according to Flogistix procedure along with any Customer requirements before any work is started.

Before any work is performed all Safety precautions must be in-place according to Flogistix policy for the unit type.

Pre-Check items before starting procedure:

1. Battery System :

   1. Check Batteries and cables for physical damage or abnormal wear and tear

   2. Check over belts to make sure no physical damage or abnormal wear and tear or there are any missing pieces of the belts

   3. Check over alternator and make sure there are no burnt wires or burn marks are visible

   4. Check over solar panel system to make sure it is putting out proper voltage

   5. Check Batteries with load tester to make sure battery is at proper operating conditions or if Battery is to low to accept a charge

Operation:

• 1. Trucks with no Pin Star quick connect:

     1. Need to clearly determine and identify the Positive and Negative posts on the battery to be jump started

        1. Pull vehicle that is going to be jump starting the weak or dead battery to a parked position that allows a drive forward escape route if at all possible. This allows for a quick escape with the vehicle if needed.

     2. Lay out the jumper cables and make sure the cable clamps on each end of the jumper cables are not touching each other and they will reach the truck and the battery being jumped.

     3. Connect the jumper cables to the dead or weak battery that is to be jumped. Black clamp goes on the negative (-) post, the red clamp goes on the positive (+) post

     4. Connecting the other end of the jumper cables, First the red cable clamp needs to be connected to the positive (+) post of the battery that is jumping the dead or weak battery, The black cable clamp can then be connected to the negative (-) post of the battery that is jumping the dead or weak battery. If the negative post of the jumping battery does not have a clear spot to connect the jumper cable the black clamp can be clamped to a marked negative post on vehicle engine.

     5. Let the jumped battery charge for 5 minutes minutes before trying to start unit back up.

     6. After restarting engine leave jumper cables on as long as you can before disconnecting to allow jumped battery charge and not over work the alternator or charging system

  2. Trucks with a Pin Star quick connect:

• • 1. Need to clearly determine and identify the Positive and Negative posts on the battery to be jump started

       1. Pull vehicle that is going to be jump starting the weak or dead battery to a parked position that allows a drive forward escape route if at all possible. This allows for a quick escape with the vehicle if needed.

       2. Lay out the jumper cables and make sure cable will reach the truck and the battery being jumped.

    2. Connect the jumper cables to the dead or weak battery that is to be jumped. Black clamp goes on the negative (-) post, the red clamp goes on the positive (+) post

    3. Connect Pin Star quick connect to the truck

    4. Let the jumped battery charge for 5 minutes minutes before trying to start unit back up.

    5. Leave jumper cables on as long as you can before disconnecting to let battery charge and not over work alternator or charging system.

Items to be checked after engine has been restarted:

1. Engine items:

   1. Check over running engine for abnormal noises or vibrations

   2. Check voltage on Alternator with multimeter for proper voltage

   3. Check voltage on solar panel for proper voltage

Responsibilities

Management - Management is responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the requirements of this procedure to their respective locations/area.

EHSS - Responsible to assist in the implementation of this procedure and to review for effectiveness.

Employees, Contractors, Vendors, ETC. - Are responsible to follow the follow the requirements outlined in this procedure and ask for assistance

Scope

This procedure applies to all units equipped with a Battery System and are applicable to all Flogistix employees, contractors, and temporary employees.

Hazards

Employees need to be aware of the possibility of electrical sparks or electrical shock from DC voltage from electrical contacts or by grounding, this also could cause an ignition hazard. Employees should be aware that units could contain flammable and toxic gasses. Potential for the possible hazards of gas ignition or fire, hot surfaces & fluids, rotating equipment. Risk of possible concentration of H2S. Hazardous gases could be in the units pressure vessels, cooler, or associated piping and risk of inhalation of hazardous gas fumes. Hazardous and flammable fumes may be present from Sulfuric Acid from the vapors from batteries. Sulfuric Acid is extremely irritating to skin, mucous membranes (eyes, inside of the nose, throat), and to the upper airway (Trachea) and to the lungs.

Safety

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Field Mechanical duties apply for this procedure.

Four Gas Monitor, which is outlined in the Flogistix EHSS Manual, PPE Section 8, Procedure 8.3

This procedure applies to all units in service in the field, at a service shop, or in any storage yard.

Insure Flogistix personnel have proper safety certification or site orientation if required by the Flogistix Customer.

Insure Flogistix personnel adhere to any Customers safety practices.

Proper use of required tools

Training

All employees shall be initially trained on the following topics:

• Employee Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure according to Flogistix policy

• Emergency and First Aid procedures

• Methods and Observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemicals or gas in the work place

Tools & Equipment Required

All employees performing battery jump starting shall be required to have the listed tools to perform job tasks:

• All required PPE according to Flogistix Safety Policy

• Jumper Cables

• Multi-meter Volt meter

Approvals

Field Service approved by: Charles Crenshaw, VP Field Service

Date: 7/26/2017

Engineering approved by:

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EHSS approved by:

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