SENS MicroGenius S2/S4 Technical Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLER AND OPERATOR
1.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for
MicroGenius
®
S2 and S4 battery chargers.
1.2.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and
product using battery.
1.3.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
1.4.
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.
1.5.
This charger is intended for commercial and industrial use.
ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
MAY INSTALL AND SERVICE THIS UNIT.
1.6.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;
shut off power at the branch circuit protectors and have the unit serviced or replaced by qualified
personnel.
1.7.
To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect the branch circuit feeding the charger before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
1.8.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
1.8.1.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID OR NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
STORAGE BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR
THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
1.8.2.
To reduce the risk of 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 a battery.
Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
1.9.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
1.9.1.
Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work
near a storage battery.
1.9.2.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery electrolyte contacts skin, clothing, or
eyes.
1.9.3.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a
storage battery.
1.9.4.
If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If electrolyte
enters eye, immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
1.9.5.
NEVER
smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
1.9.6.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short
circuit the battery or another electrical part that may cause explosion. Using insulated tools reduces
this risk, but will not eliminate it.
1.9.7.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
storage battery. A storage battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or
the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
1.9.8.
When charging batteries, charge 6 and 12 cell LEAD-ACID or 10 and 20 cell LIQUID ELECTROLYTE
