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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
Battery chargers like the
TRONIK
can cause serious injury or death, or damage to other equipment or property, if the
operator does not strictly observe all safety rules and take precautionary actions. Safe practices must be learned through
study and training before using this equipment. Only qualied personnel should install, use, or service this equipment.
Bare conductors, or terminals in the output circuit, or ungrounded, electrically-live equipments can fatally shock a person. To
protect against shock, have competent electrician verify that the equipment is adequately grounded and learn what
terminals and parts are electrically HOT.
The body’s electrical resistance is decreased when wet, permitting dangerous current to ow through the body. Do not work
in damp area without being extremely careful. Stand on dry rubber mat or dry wood and use insulating gloves when
dampness or sweat cannot be avoided. Keep clothing dry.
INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING: A power disconnect switch must be located at the equipment. Check the data label for
voltage and phase requirements. If only 3-phase power is available, connect single-phase equipment to ONLY TWO WIRES
of the 3-phase line. DO NOT CONNECT the equipment grounding conductor to the third live wire of the 3-phase line as this
makes the equipment frame electrically HOT, which can cause a fatal shock. If a grounding conductor is part of the power
supply cable, be sure to connect it to a properly grounded switch box or building ground. If not part of the supply cable, use a
separate grounding conductor. Don’t remove a ground prong from any plug. Use correct mating receptacles. Check ground
for electrical continuity before using equipment. The grounding conductor must be of a size equal to or larger than the size of
the line conductors.
CHARGING LEADS: Inspect leads often for damage to the insulation. Replace or repair cracked or worn leads immediately.
Use leads having sufcient capacity to carry the operating current without overheating.
BATTERY TERMINALS: Do not touch battery terminals while equipment is operating.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE: 1) Shut OFF all power at the disconnect switch or line breaker BEFORE inspecting, adjusting,
or servicing the equipment. Lock switch OPEN (or remove line fuses) so that the power cannot be turned ON accidentally. 2)
Disconnect power to equipment if it is to be left unattended or out of service. 3) Disconnect battery from charger. 4) Keep
inside parts clean and dry. Dirt and/or moisture can cause insulation failure. This failure can result in high voltage at the
charger output.
GENERAL
SHOCK PREVENTION
The battery produces very high currents when short circuited, and will burn the skin severely if in contact with any metal
conductor that is carrying this current. Do not wear any jewelry that could come in contact with battery terminals or the cell
connectors on top of the battery.
Battery acid is very corrosive. Always wear correct eye and body protection when near batteries.
BURN AND INJURY PREVENTION
