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WELL-VENTILATED — Keep the area surrounding
the charger clear to ensure free air circulation around
the unit. Do not place items on or over the charger
during operation. The unit will shut down if the internal
temperature gets too hot. The charger will auto-reset
after it cools down.
SAFE — Do not use the charger near flammable
materials or in any locations that may accumulate
flammable fumes or gases. This is an electrical appliance
that can briefly spark when electrical connections are
made or broken.
CArE ANd mAINtENANCE
Storage
1. Ideal storage temperature range is 0-40°C (32-
104°F).
2. Store and use the PIUSB2S in a cool, dry place with
adequate ventilation for all-around air circulation.
3. Avoid locations that are exposed to heating units,
radiators, direct sunlight, or excessive humidity or
dampness.
PrOtECtIvE FEAturES
The charger monitors the following conditions:
Low Battery Voltage —
This condition is not harmful
to the charger, but could damage the power source, so
the charger will automatically shut down when input
voltage drops below 11.0 ± 0.5 volts DC. The charger
will automatically reset when the voltage improves to
11.5V.
overload/Short Circuit Protection —
The charger will
automatically shut down when a short circuit occurs.
A reverse polarity or short circuit condition may cause
irreversible damage to the appliance.
IMPORTANT:
The Power/Fault LED Indicator will light red to indicate a
Fault condition before automatic shutdown occurs.
If unit shuts down, to restart it you must remove it
from the power source, wait for a few seconds and then
re-insert the unit into the power source.
OPErAtING tIPS
The
charger
should only be operated in locations that are:
DRY — Do not allow water or other liquids to come into
contact with the charger.
COOL — Surrounding air temperature should ideally be
10-20°C (50-68°F). Keep the charger away from direct
sunlight, when possible.
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