SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For safe operation and ideal performance, the iTECHBC20 20A Intelligent Lithium Battery
Charger must be installed and operated correctly.
Please carefully read, understand, and follow all instructions and
guidelines in this User Guide.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the unit,
property, death, or serious injury.
Disclaimer:
While iTechworld has taken every precaution to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this
user guide, iTechworld assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
FURTHERMORE, ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONALITY MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT
NOTICE.
1.
WARNING:
People with physical disabilities, visual, sensory, or mental impairments
(including children) should not use this device. Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with battery chargers.
2.
DANGER:
Do not disassemble or modify the charger (there are no user serviceable
parts inside), doing so will void warranty, and may result in a risk of electrical shock,
fire, death, or serious injury.
3.
DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD:
Do not use the charger in an environment where
flammable fumes or gases are present (such as gas bottles, petrol engines or lead acid
battery compartments)
4.
DANGER:
This charger is only suitable for charging 12V Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries
(LiFEPO
4
) containing an inbuilt battery management system (BMS) that features under
and over voltage protection with cell balancing. The charger should not be used to charge
any other types of batteries, or for charging damaged or non-rechargeable batteries, doing
so may result in in a risk of fire, death, or serious injury.
5.
DANGER:
Never charge a frozen battery. If a battery is frozen, move it into a warmer area
and let the battery thaw/warm up before charging it.
6.
DANGER:
Do not expose this charger to water, rain, snow, or dusty environments.
7.
WARNING:
Ensure the charge voltage does not exceed the battery's recommended
maximum charging voltage. If you are unsure of the maximum charging voltage of
your battery, please consult your battery's manufacturer.
8.
WARNING:
Ensure that the continuous output current of the charger does not exceed
the battery's recommended maximum charging current. If you are unsure of the
maximum charging current of your battery, please consult your battery's manufacturer.
9.
DANGER:
Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of
battery or engine. This may cause the battery to explode.
10.
DANGER:
Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is switched on.
11.
DANGER:
Do not connect the battery charger output in reverse polarity (e.g., RED clamp to
B- and Black clamp to B+).
12.
LIMITATIONS OF USE:
Do not use in connection with life support systems or other
medical equipment or devices.
