INSTRUCTION / TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL FOR MODEL A70B
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PREPARING TO CHARGE
1.
If 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
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Never place this unit directly above the 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.
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Never allow the battery electrolyte to drip on this unit when reading the specific gravity or filling the
battery.
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Do not operate this unit in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
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Do not set a 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.
