Instructions for use Hawker Lifetech
®
Modular
ENGLISH
SafEty INStructIoNS
aIM of tHIS MaNuaL
This manual is designed for use by any skilled worker wishing
to use Hawker Lifetech
®
Modular battery chargers for rechar-
ging lead/acid vented, (with or without electrolyte mixing),
valve regulated AGM and gel batteries.
This manual provides details of:
• The chargers’ functions.
• Any adjustments required and how to use the chargers.
When producing this manual, EnerSys
®
has aimed to provide
its information in as simple and precise a manner as possible
but cannot assume any responsibility for any misinterpreta-
tion. The owner of the equipment is required to retain this
manual throughout the equipment’s life and to pass it on
to any purchaser in the event of its resale.
The manufacturer covers the guarantee in accordance with
the local regulations (contact local sales organization).
Recommended use
This manual should be read through carefully before using
the equipment and also read by anyone likely to use the
equipment.
The equipment:
• Presents no obstacles to the free circulation of air through
the air inlet and outlet but, nevertheless, should be cleaned
of dust every six months by a qualified person.
• Must be used in conformance with its indicated level of
protection and never come into contact with water.
• Must be used within the temperature limits stated in the
technical characteristics.
• Must not be installed on surfaces subject to vibration (near
to compressors, engines, motors).
• Must be installed so that the gases from the battery being
charged, do not get sucked into the charger by its fan.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical and mental capacities, who
are not experienced in their use, unless instructed to do so by
a person responsible for their safety.
Operator safety
Take all necessary precautions when the equipment will
be used in areas where there is the possible risk of an
accident occurring. Ensure appropriate ventilation accor-
ding to standard EN 62485-3 to allow any gases released to
escape. Never disconnect the battery while it is being charged.
ELEctrIcaL SafEty
The prevailing safety regulations must be observed. The sys-
tem protection installed on the power supply to the charger
must conform to the charger’s electrical characteristics. The
installation of a suitable circuit breaker is recommended. It is
imperative to ensure that when fuses are being replaced only
fuses of the specified type and of the correct are used. It is
strictly forbidden to use inappropriate fuses or to short-circuit
the fuse holders. This equipment conforms to Class 1 safety
standards, which means that the appliance must be earthed
and requires to be powered from an earthed supply.
Never open the equipment: High voltage could be still present
even turning off the charger.
Any adjustment, maintenance or repairs to the equipment
while it is open must only be carried out by an appropriately
skilled person who is aware of the risks involved.
Contact one of the company’s trained technicians if any prob-
lem is encountered when putting the charger into operation.
This equipment has been designed for indoor use. It is only
designed to recharge lead/acid batteries on industrial premises.
When the equipment becomes obsolete, the casings and the
other internal components can be disposed of by specialist
companies. Local legislation takes precedence over any inst-
ructions in this document and must be scrupulously observed
(WEEE 2002/96 EC).
EnerSys reserves the right to make any improvements and/or
modifications to the product described in this manual at any
time and without prior notice and is not obliged under any
circumstances whatsoever to update the contents of this
manual nor the equipment concerned.
The equipment’s production number must be supplied when
requiring a service.
If the charger is to be stored before its use, it must be
kept carefully sealed in its original packaging. It must be
stored in a clean and dry location at a moderate tempera-
ture (-20°C to +40°C). Equipment stored at a temperature of
less than 15°C must be brought progressively to operating
temperature (over a period of 24 hours) to avoid any risk of
condensation causing electrical faults (particularly short-
circuits).
Eu DEcLaratIoN
EnerSys hereby declares that the chargers in the
Lifetech Modular range covered by this declaration
conform to the descriptions laid down in:
• European Directive 2014/35/EU:
Low Voltage Directive
European Standard:
EN60950-1: 2006+A11:2009+A12:2011+A1:2010+ A2:2013
• European Directive 2014/30/EU:
Electromagnetic Compatibility
European Standards:
- EN61000-6-2: 2006
- EN61000-6-4: 2007+A1:2011
• European Directive 2011/65/EU:
ROHS
• European Directive 2013/35/EU:
Electromagnetic fields
European Standards:
- EN62311: Oct 2008
Note: DC cables of the charger emit low power magnetic fields
in their surroundings (<5cm). Even if emissions are below
the standard limits, people bearing medical implants should
avoid operating close to the charger during recharge.
