BatteryMINDer
®
Model 483CEC1
Rev. A-051216
Page 3
P/N 483CEC1-MNL
A. WARNING:
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON
(1) BATTERY MAINTENANCE-CHARGER, (2) BATTERY AND
(3) PRODUCT USING BATTERY EACH TIME YOU USE THE
MAINTENANCE-CHARGER.
1. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity
of battery set. Review cautionary marking on these products.
2. To reduce risk of injury, maintenance
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charge only lead acid type
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury and damage.
3. Do not expose maintenance-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.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting maintenance-charger. Make sure cord
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
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:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those of plug on maintenance-charger.
b. Not to operate maintenance-charger with damaged cord or plug –
replace the cord or plug immediately.
c. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
d. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of maintenance-
charger as specified in
Recommended Minimum AWG Size Table
.
Recommended Minimum AWG size for Extension Cords For Battery
Maintenance
-
Chargers
AC input rating, amperes
AWG size of cord
Equal to or
greater than
But less
than
Length of cord, feet
18
18
18
16
0
2
25
50
100
150
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for all
BatteryMINDer battery maintenance-chargers unless otherwise specified.
