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SA1471

Solar Battery Charger/Maintainer

OWNERS MANUAL

 

READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 

1.  IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1.1  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

1.2  Keep out of reach of children.

1.3  Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or 

injury to persons or damage to property.

1.4  To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the clips from the solar panel before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 

1.5  Do not operate the solar panel if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service person. 

1.6  Do not disassemble the solar panel; take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 

WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

1.7  WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. 

FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE SOLAR PANEL.

1.8  To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to 

use in the vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.

1.9  Locate this solar panel 18 inches (45.72 cm) or more above floor level. Do not place on wet ground, anywhere it could be accidently stepped on or in a place or position 

where it could fall while being used.

2.  PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

2.1  NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.

2.2  Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit 

current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

2.3  Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.

2.4  Use this solar panel for maintaining and charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-

motor application. Do not use this solar panel for maintaining or charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and 

cause injury to persons and damage to property.

2.5  NEVER maintain or charge a frozen battery.

2.6  Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

2.7  Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.

2.8  Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.

2.9  If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for 

at least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.

2.10  If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

3.  PREPARING TO MAINTAIN OR CHARGE

WARNING: RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.

3.1  If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to maintain or charge it, always remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle 

are off to prevent arcing.

3.2  Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being maintained or charged.

3.3  Clean the battery terminals before maintaining or charging the battery. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. 

Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

3.4  Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such 

as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

3.5  Read, understand and follow all instructions for the solar panel, battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and solar panel. Study all of the battery 

manufacturer’s specific precautions while in use.

3.6  Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage of the solar panel is the correct voltage. 

3.7  Make sure that the solar panel cable clips make tight connections.

4.  SOLAR PANEL LOCATION

WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

4.1  Locate the solar panel as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.

4.2  Never place the solar panel directly above the battery being charged or maintained; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the solar panel.

4.3  Do not set the battery on top of the solar panel.

4.4  Never allow battery acid to drip onto the solar panel when reading the electrolyte specific gravity or filling the battery.

4.5  Do not operate the solar panel in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any way.

5.  DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

5.1  Never allow the clips to touch each other.

5.2  Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in sections 6 and 7.

Summary of Contents for SA1471

Page 1: ... cargador a de manera segura y confiable Por favor lea y siga las siguientes instrucciones y precauciones GARDER LE MANUEL D INSTRUCTION ET LISEZ LE AVANT CHAQUE UTILISATION Ce manuel explique comment utiliser l unité d une façon securitaire et efficace S il vous plaît lisez et suivez ces instructions et precautions Solar Battery Charger Maintainer Cargador mantenedor solar de baterías Dispositif ...

Page 2: ...HESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE 4 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 4 ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 4 FEATURES 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 5 MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5 ACCESSORIES 5 BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 5 LIMITED WARRANTY 5 CONTENIDOS INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES 6 PRE...

Page 3: ...harge a frozen battery 2 6 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 2 7 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin clothing or eyes 2 8 Wear complete eye and body protection including safety goggles and protective clothing Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery 2 9 If battery acid con...

Page 4: ...anel clip to the free end of the cable 7 5 Do not face the battery when making the final connection 7 6 Using the quick connect connector plug the clips into the solar panel 7 7 When disconnecting the solar panel always do so in the reverse order of the connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical 7 8 A marine boat battery must be removed and ...

Page 5: ...1 Connect the end of the 12V accessory plug cable to the solar panel 2 Insert the 12V accessory plug into the 12V accessory outlet 3 Route the power cord from the solar panel through the vehicle s open window 4 Place the solar panel in the sun per the instructions in step 4 of the Solar Panel Location section 11 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11 1 After use and before performing maintenance unplug and d...

Page 6: ...s podrían explotar y provocar lesiones a personas o daños a la propiedad 2 5 NUNCA mantener o carga una batería congelada 2 6 Considere tener a alguna persona cerca suyo que pueda ayudarlo cuando trabaje cerca de una batería de plomo ácido 2 7 Cuente con una gran cantidad de agua potable y jabón a mano en caso de que el ácido de la batería entre en contacto con la piel la ropa o los ojos 2 8 Utili...

Page 7: ... de la batería generalmente posee un diámetro mayor al borne NEGATIVO NEG N 7 2 Sujete al menos un cable aislado de batería de 24 pulgadas 61 cm de largo calibre 6 AWG 13 mm2 al borne NEGATIVO NEG N de la batería 7 3 Conecte la pinza POSITIVA ROJA del tablero solar al borne POSITIVO POS P de la batería 7 4 Ubíquese junto al extremo libre del cable que previamente sujetó al borne NEGATIVO NEG N de ...

Page 8: ...acer una buena conexión eléctrica a la batería coloque el tablero solar en el sol por las instrucciones del paso 4 de la sección Ubicación del Tablero Solar 12V ACCESORIOS ENCHUFE DEL CABLE DE LA ASAMBLEA Para mantener o cargar la batería sin necesidad de levantar el cofre 1 Conecte el extremo del accesorio de conexión rápida del cable de 12V al panel solar 2 Inserte el enchufe accesorio de 12V a ...

Page 9: ...riels 2 5 NE JAMAIS maintenir ou charge une batterie gelée 2 6 Il est préférable d avoir une personne qui puisse facilement venir à son secours lorsque l on travaille à proximité d une batterie plomb acide 2 7 Avoir à portée de la main une quantité abondante d eau et de savon en cas de contact de l acide de la batterie avec la peau les yeux ou les vêtements 2 8 Porter une protection complète pour ...

Page 10: ...u moins 24 po 61 cm de calibre 6 AWG 13 mm2 à la borne NÉGATIVE NEG N de la batterie 7 3 Brancher la pince POSITIVE ROUGE du panneau solaire à la borne POSITIVE POS P de la batterie 7 4 Se placer et l extrémité du câble raccordé au préalable à la borne NÉGATIVE NEG N de la batterie aussi loin que possible de la batterie puis brancher la pince NÉGATIVE NOIRE du panneau solaire à l extrémité du câbl...

Page 11: ...s placer le panneau solaire au soleil selon les instructions dans étape 4 de la section Emplacement du Panneau Solaire 12 V ACCESSOIRE PLUG CABLE ASSEMBLÉE Maintenir ou charger votre batterie sans soulever le capot 1 Brancher l extrémité du câble de fiche automobile de 12 V à connexion rapide au panneau solaire 2 Insérer la fiche dans la prise d alimentation 12 V du véhicule 3 Acheminer le cordon ...

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