BATTERY CHARGER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions for this battery charger.
Read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment before using battery charger.
Always hand out these instructions to third persons together with the battery charger.
Risk of explosion!
Gases produced by a battery are highly explosive. While charging the battery, explosive gases could emit.
• Do not smoke, strike a match, place metal tools on battery or cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery.
• While charging, explosive and flammable substances such as fuel or solvents should not be kept near charger or battery.
• Never charge in a closed-in or restricted area.
• If necessary to take out battery from the vehicle to charge, always turn off all accessories in the vehicle and remove ground cable from the frame
first.
• Clean terminals before charging battery. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to
neutralize acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion.
• Never allow clamps on charger cables to touch each other.
• Make sure charger cable clamps make tight connections.
• Do not expose charger to rain, snow or wet conditions.
• Do not cover the charger.
Risk of chemical burns!
Battery acid is highly corrosive sulphuric acid.
• Wear safety goggles, gloves and protective clothing.
• Stay away from battery when possible.
• Never come close to the battery with your face.
• Make sure someone can hear you or is close enough to provide aid when working near battery.
• Do not touch eyes while working near battery. Battery acid can burn eyes and skin.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby. If battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes, flush the exposed area with soap and water for
10 minutes. Seek medical help immediately.
Risk of electric shock and fire
Electric shock or fire can cause injury.
• Use charger only for 12 V seal-lead-acid (SLA) batteries. Do not use charger for charging dry-cell batteries. It may cause an explosion.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. It must be replaced by an authorized technician immediately.
• Position power cord and charger cables away from the hood, doors or hot/moving engine parts where they could be damaged.
• Do not use the charger with damaged cables. They have to be replaced by an qualified electrician.
• Unplug power cord using plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger from outlet.
• Plug only into a 220 - 240 V AC mains supply.
• Unplug power cord from mains supply and disconnect the cables from battery before cleaning or maintaining charger.
• Do not operate charger after a sharp impact, dropping or any other damage.
• Do not disassemble charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Use only recommended attachments.
• Do not charge a frozen battery.
• Charging must be ceased immediately if battery is found to be too hot or leaks out liquid during charging.
• In case of malfunction or damage: immediately disconnect the charger from the mains. Do not use vehicle when charging permanently installed
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