Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD Battery Charger - 3000W Manuel D'utilisation page 2

Introduction
This high-frequency industrial battery charger has advanced charge and termination
algorithms that optimizes daily battery capacity and overall battery life.
The charger is convection-cooled. The main enclosure of the charger is sealed and
there is an externally attached fan that maintains correct charger operation over a large
power range.
With the universal AC input, the charger can receive most standard AC voltages and
frequencies. The charger includes high-efficiency and power-factor correction.
The charger has a display panel to monitor the status of the charger.
General Information
For parts, service, or technical assistance, make sure that you have the Serial Number
and Model Number of the unit. This information is on the data label. It is recommended
you record the numbers in the spaces below. For questions, contact your Authorized
Battery Service Dealer or visit vanguardpower.com.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Data Label
The data label is located on the top of the charger. The label provides the information
that follows:
• Model number (A, Figure 1)
• Serial number (B)
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NOTICE The data label shown here is a sample only. Your data label can look
differently than what is shown here.
European Office Contact Information
For questions related to your equipment, contact our European office at:
Max-Born-Straße 2, 68519 Viernheim, Germany.
Operator Safety
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
Failure to read and obey the operator's manual, all warnings, and operating instructions
could result in death or serious injury.
This manual contains safety information to tell you about the hazards and risks related
to the battery and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the correct use and
maintenance of the battery. It is important that you read, understand, and obey these
instructions before you operate the equipment. Save these original instructions for
future reference.
WARNING
™
Charge only OEM or Vanguard approved batteries of the same type, voltage,
cell number, and amp-hour capacities as shown on the label. Battery types not
matching label information or non-rechargeable batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
Safety Messages
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol identifies safety information about hazards that could
result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used to
indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol
is used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE indicates information considered important but not hazard-related.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Safety information
about hazards
that can result in
personal injury.
Fire hazard
Electric shock
hazard
Do not use this
device in a bathtub,
shower or water-
filled reservoir.
Temperature limit
Wear eye protection
Installation
AC Input Cordsets and DC Connections
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Connect charger only to a single-phase, properly grounded
(3-wire) outlet.
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NOTICE The customer must supply the DC output (Figure 2) connection to their power
source (voltage and current). One is available for purchase through an Authorized
Battery Service Dealer.
The charger has an AC input rating of 110-230 volts, 50-60 hertz, single-phase. The
charger has an AC operating range of 99-253 volts, 45-65 hertz. Operating below 230
volts will reduce the output power of the charger.
The charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The AC power
cordset must be connected into an outlet that is installed and grounded correctly and is
in accordance with all applicable electrical codes and ordinances.
You must use a cordset that meets these requirements:
• 15 amp (continuous).
• IEC C19 connector.
• A grounded wall plug for the country that it is being used in.
Connect the AC cordset to the charger:
Read and
understand the
Operator's Manual
before operation or
servicing the unit.
Explosion hazard
No open flames
Corrosive substance
Not to be serviced
by users
Hot surface hazard
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