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A High Voltage Disconnect (HVD) must be included to quickly disconnect one or both poles of the Accumulator EV.3.3.2
EV.6.5.1 The High Voltage Disconnect (HVD) must be:
a. A directly accessible element, fuse or connector
b. Above 350 mm from the ground
c. Easily visible when standing behind the vehicle
d. Operable in 10 seconds or less by an untrained person
e. Operable without removing any bodywork or obstruction or using tools
f. Directly operated. Remote operation through a long handle, rope or wire is not acceptable.
g. Clearly marked with "HVD"
EV.6.5.2 An Interlock EV.8.9 must Open the Shutdown Circuit EV.8.2.2 when the HVD is removed EV.6.5.3 A dummy connector or similar may be used to restore isolation to meet EV.7.1.2