Safety Notes - APA 16633 Manuel De L'opérateur

4. SAFETY NOTES

• The warning triangle labels all instructions
important to safety. Always follow these
otherwise you could injure yourself or
damage the device.
• Only connect the device to a correctly
installed socket. The voltage must corre-
spond to the specification on the type plate
of the device.
• Do not trap the power cable and protect it
from sharp edges, damp, heat or oil. The
power cable of the unit cannot be replaced.
In the event that the cable is damaged, the
unit must be disposed of.
• Do not operate the device or immediately
pull the plug if it is damaged or you suspect
it may be defective. In this case, contact our
technicians.
• Pull the plug when the device is not in use.
• Keep packaging materials, especially plastic
and plastic bags, away from children. Risk of
suffocation!
• Remove all plastic from the device before use.
• Lay the mains cable in such a way that you
are not hindered by it, and no one is able to
accidentally pull it.
• Disconnect the battery charger from the
power supply after charging.
• Keep the charger in a place that cannot be
accessed by children or unauthorised
persons.
• Never operate the device in the vicinity of
flammable materials or in an environment
prone to explosion.
• Always wear suitable working clothes, pro-
tective gloves and goggles. Battery acid is
corrosive! Immediately and thoroughly wash
off any splashed acid and consult a doctor if
necessary. If battery acid gets into the eyes,
immediately rinse under running water for at
least 10 minutes and consult a doctor.
• Do not cover the charger, this may lead to
overheating and result in damages. Never set
the charger up for operation on a surface that
is insulating (e.g. polystyrene). There is a risk
of heat build up!
• If you wish to charge a vehicle battery in the
installed state, first park the vehicle safely,
put on the parking brake and switch off the
ignition. Cut the battery off from the on-
board network of your vehicle. To do this,
consult the manual for your vehicle, or ask
your specialist workshop.
• This charger enables you to charge a battery
without needing to disconnect it from the
on-board network. If you wish to make use
of this option, make sure that your vehicle
will not be damaged by this process. For this
purpose, read the manual of your vehicle or
ask your specialist workshop.
• For vehicles with a start/stop system, pay
attention to the instructions in the vehicle
manual regarding charging of batteries. Only
use the connection points specified in the
manual. Ask your specialist workshop or the
vehicle manufacturer. (If this instruction is
not maintained, damages may be caused to
the electrical systems of the vehicle).
• Do not leave the charger connected for more
than 5 days.
• When pulling the mains cable out of the
socket, only hold the plug.
• Never expose the charger to the vicinity of
fire, heat and extensive temperatures over
+40°C.
• Store these instructions carefully and, if
necessary, pass them on to other users.
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