User Manual
Important safety instruction. Keep these instructions. This manual contains
important instructions for the safety of the user and operation of the device.
GENERAL WARNINGS
1) Before each use of the battery charger the instructions set out below must be carefully read and abided by.
2) The failure to follow these instructions and /or errors in installing or using the battery charger, could lead to
endangering the operator and /or damaging the device, voiding the manufacturer's guarantee.
3) The battery charger cannot be used as a component in systems which provide life support and/or medical devices,
without explicit written authorisation from S.P.E. ELETTRONICA INDUSTRIALE.
4) The battery charger must not be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or with
lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are properly supervised and instructed by a person responsible for
their safety.
CHILDREN
5) The battery charger must not be used by children. The battery charger is not a toy and must not be treated as
such.
WHERE TO INSTALL
6) Never place the battery charger in the immediate vicinity of the battery in order to prevent gases produced and/or
emitted by the actual battery during charging corroding and/or damaging the battery charger. Place the battery
charger as far away from the battery as the length of cables permits.
7) Do not install the battery charger in a closed space or in such a way as to somehow prevent ventilation. For units
equipped with fans, at least 30 mm clearance must be left around the vents. In order to facilitate the heat exchange
of the battery charger it must be positioned vertically, exploiting the fixture holes (where provided).
8) Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
9) Do not expose the battery charger to rain, water splashes or steam.
10) Do not install the battery charger in caravans and / or similar vehicles.
11) Do not install the battery charger near any heat sources or in areas with high concentrations of dust.
12) Do not install the battery charger near any potential sources of flammable material, for example methane gas
pipes or fuel depots (petrol, kerosene, ...).
13) Do not place and/or fit the battery charger onto surfaces manufactured out of combustible materials, like wooden
shelves or walls.
BATTERIES
14) Follow the specific safety instructions provided by the battery manufacturer carefully, for example, whether or not
to remove cell caps during charging and the recommended charge rates.
15) Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous, as batteries generate explosives gases during
charging. Therefore smoking and/or generating open flames and/or sparks must be avoided.
16) Never charge a frozen battery.
17) Batteries must be charged in specific, well-ventilated areas.
18) In order to reduce risk of injury only charge Lead–Acid, GEL or AGM type, Lithium Polymer or Lithium Ion
batteries. Do not charge other types of rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries as they could explode causing
damage and/or injury.
FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
19) In order to charge Lithium Polymer and Lithium Ion batteries, a BMS (Battery Management System) must always
be used, comprising an active and passive safety system, in compliance with safety regulations in force.
20) The possibility of the BMS acting directly on the battery charger operation during cell balancing phases rules out,
for any reason whatsoever, that the battery charger is held directly responsible should damage caused to the battery,
or even a fire or an explosion, be due to an error in the BMS software.
21) The faculty offered by the materials produced by S.P.E. ELETTRONICA INDUSTRIALE to select different levels
of voltage for charging, is entrusted to the control and supervision of the end user and S.P.E. ELETTRONICA
INDUSTRIALE is not liable for any consequences resulting from the selection of the incorrect level of voltage. If in
doubt, the user should ask a qualified professional for clarification.
22) The battery charger tolerance thresholds, as far as levels of over-voltage and overcharging are concerned, are
used only for the safeguarding of the systems of the same and have no safety functions for the battery itself, the
safety of which depends solely on the BMS, even when the battery charger is connected to the battery, whether the
latter is being charged or not.
23) Should the client want to use the battery charger on a specific on-board system and in general in any cases of
special usage, it is the client's responsibility to inform S.P.E. ELETTRONICA INDUSTRIALE, so that the latter can
draw up any necessary recommendations. In this case, the client must provide S.P.E. ELETTRONICA INDUSTRIALE
with all designs, diagrams and descriptive material necessary. S.P.E. ELETTRONICA INDUSTRIALE cannot be held
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