Warnings - Safety - A.T.I.B. 3N Série Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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Use the charger for charging a lead-acid battery only (PzS). It is not intended to supply power to an extra-low-
voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries may cause them to burst and
cause injury to persons and damage to property
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In order to reduce risks of explosion of the battery, please follow these instructions and those reported on the
battery:
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Never charge a frozen battery
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If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge it, always remove grounded terminal from battery
first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off in order to prevent an arc and sparks
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Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging
and recommended rates of charge
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Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases or fluids from the battery will
corrode and damage the charger. locate the charger as far away from the battery as dc cables permit
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Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after setting any charger switches to the off position and removing
ac cord from the electric outlet. never allow clips to touch each other
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Follow these steps when battery is installed in vehicle. a spark near battery may cause a battery explosion. to
reduce risk of a spark near battery:
i) position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
ii) stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
iii) check polarity of battery posts. a positive (pos, p, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than a negative (neg, n, –) post.
iv) determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. if
negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see item (v). if positive post is grounded to the
chassis, see item (vi).
v) for a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the positive (red) clip from battery
charger to positive (pos, p, +) ungrounded post of battery. connect the negative
(black) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. do not connect
clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.
(vi) for a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the negative (black) clip from battery
charger to negative (neg, n, –) ungrounded post of battery. connect the positive
(red) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. do not connect clip
to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine
block.
(vii) connect charger ac supply cord to electric outlet; and
(viii)when disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect ac cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and
then remove clip from battery terminal
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Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle. a spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. to
reduce risk of a spark near battery:
(i) check polarity of battery posts. a positive (pos, p, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than a negative (neg, n, –) post.
(ii) attach at least a 60 cm 6-gauge (awg) insulated battery cable to a negative
(neg, n, –) battery post.
(iii) connect the positive (red) charger clip to the positive (pos, p, +) post of battery.
(iv) position yourself and the free end of cable as far away from battery as possible, then connect the negative
(black) charger clip to free end of cable.
(v) do not face battery when making final connection.
(vi) connect charger ac supply cord to electrical outlet; and
(vii) when disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection while standing as far away from battery as
practical
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Use of an adapter is not allowed in Canada. if a grounding type receptacle is not available, do not use this
appliance until the proper outlet is installed by a qualified electrician
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For indoor use. provide adequate ventilation. do not expose to rain.
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Place the cabinet on a surface not flammable made of stone concrete or metal
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Before charging the battery read carefully the instruction
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Keep the documents in a clean and dry place for future consultations.
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Perform periodic routine maintenance and repairs.
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In case of failure: identify the reason, act accordingly and use only original spare parts.
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The battery charger is designed for an intermittent working, this means that it has to rest for the same amount
of hours it has worked
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Working in proximity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. batteries generate explosive gases during normal
operation. it is therefore of utmost importance that each time, before using the charger, you read and follow the
instructions provided.
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Explosive gases! avoid flames and sparks and provide proper ventilation of rooms.
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The battery charger is a device that can cause electric shock. it must be used only by personnel trained on
electrical hazards.
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Disconnect the supply before making or breaking the connection to the battery.

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