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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the Battery Charger may damage the equipment or create
hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to
all Caution and Warning statements in the guide.
Warnings
identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
Cautions
identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or other equipment.
Battery Related
1.
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked on the
battery.
2.
Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
3.
DBC Series was designed for charging Lead-Acid batteries only (liquid electrolyte, gel
electrolyte, lead calcium, etc... ).
4.
Never charge a frozen battery. Not to recharging non-rechargeable batteries.
5.
Take necessary safety precautions when installing the charger near a battery or in a battery
compartment (Follow safety instructions given by the battery manufacturer).
6.
Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases or fluids from
the battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate the charger as far away from the
battery as DC cables permit.
Charger Related
1.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. Install in a well
ventilated, cool, dry place.
2.
Do not expose the Battery Charger to moisture, rain, or snow.
3.
The charger must not be operated in a damp or wet environment. When mounting in a boat,
make sure it is not subjected to bilge water splash.
4.
Disconnect the AC input power to the charger before connecting / disconnecting the batteries
or other DC loads or when working on the charger.
5.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting the Battery Charger.
6.
Do not operate the charger if the power cord is damaged. Do not operate Battery Charger with
damaged cord or plug—have the cord or plug replaced.
7.
The battery charger must only be plugged into an earthed socket-outlet.
