Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Battery and Battery Charger
Safety Practices
• The charger must be placed in a low traffic area
to prevent it from being hit.
• When plugging / unplugging the charger’s
power cord, grip the plug itself. Do not pull on the
cord.
• Attach any loose power cord to prevent cable
wear and to avoid strangulation.
• Install the charger away from heat sources or
direct sunlight.
• The charger has been made for dry
surroundings. It must not be installed in
bathrooms, or other humid areas.
• Only use the charger in well ventilated areas.
• The charger must not be covered or exposed to
dust or water. The metal contacts must be kept
clean.
• The charger is for use only with Arjo 24V lead-
acid battery type, as supplied with the lift.
• The battery pack may remain connected to the
charger unit when it is fully charged without
damage.
• Do not short-circuit the battery pack.
• Do not crush, puncture, open, dismantle or
otherwise mechanically interfere with the
batteries.
• The power socket must be easily accessible. If
a faulty condition occurs, switch off the power by
removing the plug from the wall socket.
• Do not store battery packs at a temperature
higher than 40
°
C (104
°
F). Should the battery
pack casing crack and cause contents to come
in contact with skin or clothing, rinse
immediately with water. If content comes in
contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical attention.
• The “Pb” symbol appears next to the recycling
and trash bin symbols on the battery pack label.
This means that the battery contains lead and
that it must not be disposed of, but recycled.
General Information
Symbols Used
Symbols
Key to Symbols
This symbol points out the
manufacturer’s name and address.
May also point out manufacturing
date.
CE marking indicating conformity with
European Community harmonised
legislation.
This symbol means that the
product must be kept dry.
This symbol points out the
manufacturer’s catalogue number.
This symbol points out the
manufacturer’s lot number.
This symbol means that you must
refer to the
Instructions for Use
.
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) - do not
dispose of this product in general
household or commercial waste.
The device is meant to be operated
indoors only.
Symbols
Key to Symbols
Class II electrical equipment.
This term refers to electrical
equipment in which protection against
electric shock does not rely on basic
insulation only.
This symbol means the product is
certified by the Slovenian Institute of
Quality and Metrology.
This symbol means the product is
certified by TUV Rheinland.
This symbol means that product
complies with Product Safety
Appliance & Material Standards.
This symbol means that the product
has been approved by the Canadian
Standards Association.
This symbol means that the product
complies with European Norms
Electrical Certification.
RCM Australian Compliance symbol,
indicating compliance with applicable
electrical safety, EMC, EME and
telecommunications requirements.
Indicates the product is a Medical
Device according to EU Medical
Device Regulation 2017/745.
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