RND 305-00016, User Manual

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RND 305-00016 & 305-00017
Keep this manual in a safe place for quick reference at all times.
This manual contains important safety and operation instructions for correct use of the batt ery charger. Read through the manual
and pay special att ention to the markings and labels of the charger, batt ery and
equipment connected to the batt ery system.
Pay special att ention to these two types of notices used in this manual.
WARNING:
Failure to heed this warning may cause injury to persons and damage to Equipment.
CAUTION:
Failure to observe this warning may result in damage to equipment and improper
functioning of the Charger.
WARNING:
• The charger is designed for in-door use. Protect the charger from ingress of water.
• This charger is made to charge only properly sized lead acid batt eries.
• Charging other types of batt ery or under-sized lead acid batt eries may cause fi re or explosion.
• Install the charger in accordance with all local codes
• Do not use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
• Do not remove casing of the charger, there is no user –serviceable parts inside.
• Do not charge the batt ery on boats. Remove the batt ery and charge on shore.
• Never att empt to charge a frozen batt ery
• Never att empt to charge a damaged batt ery.
• Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting or disconnecting the batt ery.
• Never place the charger on top of a batt ery.
• Never smoke, use an open fl ame, or create sparks near batt ery or charger during normal charging
operation as batt eries may give out explosive gas.
• Do not charge batt eries in an enclosure (box- in) due to possible explosion of entrapped explosive gas.
• Use of accessory not recommended may cause risk of fi re, electric shock.
• Disconnect the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting the links to the batt ery.
• If the charger does not work properly or if it has been damaged, unplug its AC and DC connection.
CAUTIONS:
• Refer to batt ery manufacturer’s specifi c recommended values for batt ery type sett ings and fl oat voltage sett ing.
• Fix the charger to a stable surface using the holes at the fl ange.
• Ensure all ventilation ports are not obstructed for effi cient fan cooling, keep loose soft material or paper off at the bott om of the
charger.
• If longer output charging cord is required, make sure the diameter is adequate for the current in given cable length.