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Discharging hv battery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Jason Beauchamp, Oct 27, 2020.

  1. Jason Beauchamp

    Jason Beauchamp New Member

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    Does anyone discharge or run down their hv battery before working on it in order to reduce the risks or do you just pull the orange plug and do what you need to?
     
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    Pull the orange plug;).

    No need to take additional risks with hv battery charge levels(y).
     
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    A traction battery discharged to the lowest voltage that safe for the battery will still be potentially deadly for the person who gets across its output terminals. Pull the plug and use standard electrical safety procedures.
     
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  4. Jason Beauchamp

    Jason Beauchamp New Member

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    Thanks I appreciate the input.
     
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