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MODEL: EWC612-1
USER’S MANUAL
1. 1. WARNING
(SUITE)
1.8 If the charger is equipped with an input power cord, do not operate the centercharger with a damaged cord or plug.
Replace the cord or plug immediately.
1.9 Do not operate the charger if it has been sharply hit, dropped or otherwise damaged in any way.
Take it to a qualified serviceman.
1.10 Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in electric shock or fire.
1.11 Batteries contain lead and diluted sulfuric acid. Dispose of the battery in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Do not dispose of the battery in a landfill, lake or any other unregulated location.
1.12 Throw out and replace the VRLA battery at or before the time indicated on the battery or in the user manual.
Usage beyond the required time of service can cause a fluid leakage due to damage to the container or cause a fire
due to power leakage.
2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Someone should be within earshot or close enough to come to your aid when you are working near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid comes in contact with your skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
2.2 If battery acid comes in contact with your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters your eye, immediately flush your eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and seek
medical attention immediately.
2.3 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame near the battery or engine.
2.4 Be extra cautious to avoid dropping a metal tool onto the battery.
It might produce a spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosion.
2.5 When working with a lead-acid battery, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc.
A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit strong enough to weld these items to metal, causing a severe burn.
2.6
Use the charger to charge lead-acid batteries only.
2.7 The charger is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system other than that of a starter-motor application.
Do not use the battery charger to charge dry-cell batteries, which are commonly used with home appliances.
These batteries may burst and cause personal injury and damage to property.
2.8
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.9
NEVER charge a battery of the improper type.
2.10
NEVER charge a battery with the improper voltage.
2.11
NEVER block the charger’s ventilation louver.
3. PREPARING TO CHARGE
3.1 If necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first.
Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated
while the battery is charging. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material
as a fan.
3.2 Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosive substances from coming into contact with your eyes.
Add distilled water in each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer.
This helps purge excess gas from the cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without caps, carefully follow the manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.
3.3 Study all the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions, including whether or not to remove the cell caps while charging
and recommended charge rates.
3.4 Determine the voltage of the battery by contacting the battery manufacturer and make sure it matches the output rating
of the battery charger.
