IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Hazardous conditions may result if the charger is not installed or operated correctly.
Please read the following instructions to prevent personali njury or damage to the charger:
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To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked
on the battery
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Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine
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Charge only Lead Acid type of batteries (AGM/Wet/Gel/Fleece).
Do not charge other type of batteries like Nickel Cadmium( NiCad) ,
Nickel-MetalHydride(Ni-MH),Dry-Celletc. Other types of batteries might burst causing
personal injury
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Never charge a frozen battery
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Working in the vicinity of Lead Acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal operation. Take necessary safety precautions when
installing the charger near a battery or in a battery compartment (Follow safety
instructions given by the battery manufacturer)
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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. Do not install in the same compartment as batteries
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Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Install in a well ventilated, cool, dry place.
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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 watersplash.
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Do not block the ventilation openings/openings for the coolingfan. There should be at
least 15 cm. clearance all around the unit.
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Installation and wiring must comply with the local and the national electrical codes.
It is recommended that installation and wiring may be done by a certified electrician
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Wrong installation on a boat may lead to corrosion of the boat. It is recommended that
installation on the boat must be carried out by a boat electrician.
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Disconnect the AC input power to the charger before connecting/disconnecting the batteries
or other DC loads or when working on the charger.
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Disconnect the AC input power before changing setting of the Dip Switch.
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The chassis of the charger is connected to the earth ground pin of the power cord plug.
Ensure that the earth ground pin of AC receptacle feeding the charger is connected to
earth ground
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Do not use an adapter. If a grounding type of receptacle is not available, do not use this
charger until the proper outlet is installed by aqualified electrician.
Do not operate the charger if the power cordis damaged
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