Important Safety Instructions; Personal Precautions - Schumacher Electric PC-2000 Guide D'utilisation

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for converter
models PC-2000 and PC-3000. This
manual will show you how to use your
converter safely and effectively. Please
read, understand and follow these
instructions and precautions carefully.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.2 WARNING: People with pacemakers
should consult their physician before
using the converter. Electromagnetic
fields in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker may cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure.
1.3 IMPORTANT: Do not use in a marine
application.
1.4 Keep out of reach of children.
1.5 Do not expose converter to rain or snow.
1.6 Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by the unit manufacturer may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
1.7 Do not disassemble the unit; take it to
a qualified serviceman when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
1.8 To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
unit from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off
controls will not reduce this risk.
1.9 For the most effective use, place the
power converter on a flat surface.
1.10 Keep the converter well ventilated, in
order to properly disperse heat generated
while it is use. Make sure there are
several inches of clearance around the
top and sides and do not block the slots
of the converter.
1.11 Do not place the converter in areas
such as battery compartments or engine

2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Restrictions on Use: This converter may
not be used with life support devices or
systems. Failure of this converter can
reasonably be expected to cause failure
of that life support device or system, or to
affect the safety or effectiveness of that
device or system.
2.2 Wear complete eye protection and
protective clothing when working
near lead-acid batteries. Always have
someone nearby for help.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
compartments, where fumes or gases
may accumulate.
1.12 DO NOT operate the converter if you, the
converter, the device being operated or any
other surfaces that may come into contact
with any power source are wet. Water and
many other liquids can conduct electricity,
which may lead to serious injury or death.
1.13 Do not place the converter on or near
heating vents, radiators or other sources
of heat or flammable materials.
1.14 Do not place the converter in direct
sunlight. The ideal air temperature for
operation is between 50° and 80°F.
1.15 Only connect the power converter to a 12V
battery or power supply. Do not attempt to
connect the converter to any other power
source, including an AC power source.
Connecting to a 6V or 16V battery will
cause damage to the converter.
1.16 Do not use with positive ground electrical
systems.
1.17 Make sure the AC plug is tight.
1.18 Do not modify the AC receptacle in
any way.
1.19 Do not try extending or otherwise
changing the 12V power cord supplied
with your converter. Make sure the cord
connections are tight.
1.20 Incorrect operation of your converter may
result in damage and personal injury.
WARNING: The converter output is 120V
AC and can shock or electrocute the same
as any ordinary household AC wall outlet.
1.21 Do not use the converter with a product
that draws a higher wattage than the
converter can provide, as this may cause
damage to the converter and product.
1.22 This device does not include an internal
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
For GFCI protection, use a Coleman Cable
02822 GFCI outlet, or its equivalent.
2.3 Remove all personal metal items from your
body, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches. A lead-acid battery can produce
a short circuit current high enough to weld
a ring to metal, causing a severe burn.
2.4 Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in
the vicinity of the battery or engine.
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