Protective Gear; Safety Regulations - Fronius Acctiva Professional Mode D'emploi

Protective gear

For a safe operation the battery charger provides protection against:
- Sparking when connecting binders, as charging clips are not alive
- Reverse battery connection
- Thermal overload of battery charger
The reverse battery protection is not active at following operating modes:
(1)
a) Charging totally discharged batteries
b) Support mode

Safety regulations

Danger when handling the battery charger
This machine has been constructed according to
current technology and complies with the currently
applicable safety regulations. However, failure to
observe the respective safety instructions during
operation of the machine
- may endanger the operator or third parties,
- may adversely affect the machine or other
property.
All personnel entrusted with the start-up, operation,
maintenance and repair of the battery charger shall
- be sufficiently instructed,
- be acquainted with the handling of battery
chargers and batteries
- strictly observe these operating instructions
Avoid any malfunctions that might impair safety and,
if necessary, eliminate them without delay.
Intended use
- This battery charger is destined to charge lead
accumulators filled with liquid electrolyte or gel-
like electrolyte.
- The charge of dry batteries (primary cells) is
prohibited.
When using this appliance, make sure that
- it is in a horizontal position (see fig. 1),
- it is protected from direct insolation and kept dry
- vent holes are kept clear to allow cooling air to
flow.
Any other use shall not be in accordance with its
intended use. The manufacturer shall not be liable
for any damage resulting from such improper use.
Modifications of the battery charger
- Any modifications, supplements or reconstruc-
tion of the appliance must not be carried out
without the approval of the manufacturer.
- Ensure parts in imperfect conditions are repla-
ced immediately.
and therefore a short circuit of charging clips
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Safety precautions during operation
- The battery charger may only be operated if all
safety equipment is in perfect working condition.
- Before switching on the battery charger make
sure that no persons are jeopardized.
- Before disconnecting the charging clips make
sure that battery charger is disconnected from
the power supply.
- Check battery charger at least once a week for
externally visible damage and deficiencies and
make sure safety equipment is in proper wor-
king condition.
Risks caused by mains and charging current
- Always be sure to connect charging clips to
correct terminals.
- Make sure that the charging cables are fast,
undamaged and insulated. Loose connections
or scorched cables must be replaced without
delay.
- Regularly entrust electrical engineering specia-
list with a PE check of the mains and appliance
leads.
- Prior to opening the battery charger make sure
it is currentless. Discharge charge-storing
components.
- This appliance may only be connected to plugs
with a protective conductor (connection to
ground). In addition, we recommend to use an
overload protection.
- Mind the supply voltage! The data mentioned on
the rating plate of your battery charger has to
be in accordance with the specifications of your
local electricity supply system.
Risks caused by accumulators
- Accumulator acid is caustic. Avoid any contact
with the eyes, the skin or the clothes. Immedia-
tely flush acid splashes with clear water and, if
necessary, consult a doctor.
- The electrolytic gas forming during the charge is
highly inflammable. Keep ignition sources
(naked light, lighted cigarette) away from the
battery. Also refrain from disconnecting the
charging clips during the charge due to the risk
of sparking.
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