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AUTOMATIC MAINTENANCE CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID / 12.8V LITHIUM
(LIFEPO4) BATTERIES FROM 2Ah TO 20Ah, AS FOUND IN:
DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, other Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES: Batteries emit EXPLOSIVE GASES - prevent flame or sparks near
batteries. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area.
Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC/battery
connections. Battery acid is highly corrosive. Wear protective clothing and eyewear and avoid contact. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with
soap and water. Check that the battery posts are not loose; if so, have the battery professionally assessed. If the battery posts are corroded, clean with a
copper wire brush; if greasy or dirty clean with a rag damped in detergent. Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors are in good,
If the cable is damaged, it is essential to have it replaced without delay by the
undamaged condition.
manufacturer, his authorised service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid danger.
Protect your
charger from acid and acid fumes and from damp and humid conditions both during use and in storage. Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or
internal electrical short-circuiting is not covered by warranty. Distance the charger from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure
to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in the horizontal orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing
holes provided in the enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.
EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS:
Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the penetration of liquid into the electronic components,
connectors or plugs, is not covered by warranty.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS:
2 interchangeable connection sets are available, supplied with the charger is a set of battery clips for charging the
battery off-vehicle, the other connection set comes with metal eyelet lugs for permanent connection to the battery posts, and re-sealable weatherproof
cap on the connector that connects to the charger output cable. This connection set allows easy and sure connection of the charger to maintain the
battery on-vehicle. The resealable weatherproof cap is designed to protect the connector from dirt and damp whenever the charger is not attached.
Consult a professional service agent for assistance in attaching the metal eyelets to the battery posts. Secure the connector with weatherproof cap so
that it cannot foul any moving part of the vehicle or the cable can be pinched or damaged by sharp edges. The in-line fuse in the eyelets connection
set protects the battery against such accidental shorting across positive and negative conductors. Replace any burnt fuse only with a similar new fuse
of 15A rating.
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