BatteryMINDer
®
Models 36271 & 48021
Rev. D-120913
Page 3
P/N VDC36271/48021-MNL
REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND BEFORE OPERATING
Contact VDC Electronics if uncertain about
any settings or operation.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for
BatteryMINDer Models
36271
and
48021
.
3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by VDC Electronics
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting charger.
6. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric
shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
• That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those of plug on charger;
• That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition;
and
• That wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of charger as
specified in Table below.
7. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord
or plug immediately.
8. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way; call
VDC Electronics Tech
Recommended minimum AWG size for
extension cords for battery chargers
AC input rating,
amperes
a
AWG size of cord
Equal to
or
greater
than
But less
than
Length of cord, feet (m)
25
(7.6)
50
(15.2)
100
(30.5)
150
(45.6)
0
2
18
18
18
16
a
If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the
corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by
the voltage rating - for example: 1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes
