INSTRUCTION/OPERATING AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL FOR MODEL EC
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This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the La Marche Power Conversion Equipment.
Before using this equipment, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) unit, (2) battery, and (3) product using the battery.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury and/or damage to the batteries, use only the type of batteries specified on the charger.
Do not
expose equipment to rain or snow.
Do not
operate equipment if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
Do not
disassemble this unit; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect this unit from the AC supply, or batteries and loads before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
WARNING – THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASSES AND WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. SOME BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Review cautionary marking on all products.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
1.
Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a battery.
2.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case the battery electrolyte contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
4.
If the battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If the electrolyte enters the eye, immediately
flood the eye with running cold water for at least ten (10) minutes and get medical attention immediately.
5.
Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of a battery.
6.
Be extra cautious, DO NOT drop metal onto a battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or cause an explosion.
7.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a battery. A battery can produce a
short-circuit current high enough to weld these items causing severe burns.
8.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
1.
If it is necessary to remove the battery connections, always remove grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all loads are
disconnected and unit is off, so as not to cause an arc.
2.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
3.
When cleaning battery terminals, be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
4.
Study all the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, recommended rates of
charge, and maintenance procedures.
UNIT LOCATION
•
Never place this unit directly above the standard flooded battery. Gases from the battery will corrode and damage equipment. A
sealed maintenance free or valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) may be placed below this equipment.
•
Never allow the battery electrolyte to drip on this unit when reading the specific gravity or filling the battery.
•
Do not operate this unit in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
•
Do not set any battery on top of this unit.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Connect and disconnect DC output cables only after setting all of this unit's switches to off position and removing AC input supply.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This battery charger should be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with
circuit conductors and connected to equipment-grounding terminal or lead on battery charger. Connections to battery should comply with all local
codes and ordinances.
CAUTION: DO NOT PULL ON OUTPUT CABLES WHEN DISCONNECTING CHARGER FROM BATTERY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE
LA MARCHE POWER CONVERSION EQUIPMENT
