Rasa Beta Operating Manual
1. Introduction and Scope
The purpose of this document is to provide information and instruction to allow safe operation of
Riversimple Rasa Beta Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV). This includes:
●An overview of the main safety hazards and general precautions;
●Instructions on how to re-fuel the Rasa Beta from the HRS and using compressed hydrogen
gas;
●Instructions on how to operate the Rasa Beta; and
●Details of safety systems.
Instructions within this document are applicable to Rasa Beta vehicle developed by Riversimple for
use on public roads by the general public. These are assigned VIN numbers ending with six digits
sequentially starting from 000001 up to 000017. Users should be aware that these vehicles are of a
trial nature and should be treated accordingly.
This manual should be read by anyone intending to use or operate Rasa Beta produced by
Riversimple.
2. General safety precautions
Compressed hydrogen gas and a high voltage electrical system are installed on the Rasa Betas. If not
handled correctly these can present significant safety hazards. To minimise any risks the following
general safety precautions must be followed:
●Only trained technicians are allowed to work on Riversimple vehicles, including the Rasa
Beta;
●Do not store the Rasa Beta in enclosed buildings unless approved by Riversimple;
●Do not attempt to raise or tow the Rasa Beta by any means without consent from
Riversimple;
●High voltage enclosures are clearly marked with the high voltage symbol (Figure 1) and
should never be touched, tampered with or opened except by trained technicians;
Figure 1: High voltage safety symbol
●High voltage wires and connectors are clearly identifiable as bright orange and should never
be tampered with or adjusted except by trained technicians;
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