Please read through these operating instructions carefully before using the charger.
Look after these instructions. If you pass on the device to a third party, pass on all the
documentation too.
This charger is only for interior use and should never be exposed to rain or wet.
Make sure that all plugs and cables are free from damp. Never connect the device to the
mains electricity supply with moist or wet hands.
• Only ever use this professional battery charger in accordance with these user
instructions and for the purposes described in them.
• To prevent condensation, never operate the device when there is frost or a risk of frost.
• Do not use the charger in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
• The battery charger should not be placed near a source of heat since that might possibly
lead to an explosion.
• Do not touch the battery terminals or the battery clips whilst the device is connected to
the alternating current supply.
• Remove all the device’s cables from the battery before trying to drive your car.
• Never connect the device to a battery whilst the engine is running and never start the
engine or switch on power-consuming devices before the device has been unclipped.
• Always disconnect the device from the alternating current supply when you are not
using it.
• Always disconnect the device by pulling out the mains plug, never by unclipping a
connection cable.
• Never place the device above or right next to the battery to be charged.
• Before charging, check the battery type and the maximum permitted charging current or
obtain the relevant information from the battery supplier.
• Wear safety glasses when connecting the battery charger to and disconnecting it from
the battery.
• Do not operate this product in explosive environments or near combustible liquids, gas
or dust since this might lead to serious injury.
• Do not cover the device during the charging process.
• Never use the cable to carry or pull the device by.
• Only operate the device if all the cables and the housing are undamaged.
• Do not open the device since there are no replaceable parts for this device.
• Never operate the device if it has fallen or otherwise been damaged.
• Do not leave the battery charger unattended for a lengthy period during operation.
• All maintenance work must be carried out by qualified electricians.
• Never dismantle the device. Incorrect assembly may lead to electric shocks or fires.
• Always make sure that the device is not connected to the alternating current supply
when you are connecting it to a battery or when you are disconnecting it from
a battery.
• Never try to charge non-rechargeable, damaged or frozen batteries.
• Always ensure you have the correct polarity when you are connecting the device to a
battery.
• Never charge the battery in the vicinity of an open fire or in places where sparks might
be generated.
• When not in use, always keep the device in its original packaging in a dry place.
•
DANGER:
Avoid contact with battery acid on the skin or on clothing since it may cause
burns. If you do come into contact with it, rinse off the battery acid immediately with
plenty of cold water and call for assistance from a medical adviser.
• Do not bring the two terminals of the charger together when the mains plug is
connected.
Safety
Warnings
Instruction manual
• This charger is suitable for 12 Volt lead-acid batteries (including low-maintenance
and maintenance-free ones) and gel and AGM batteries and should not be used for
recharging accumulators or NiCd or other battery types.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION:
This battery charger is not intended to be used by people (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or with little experience or knowledge if
they are not supervised and guided with regard to the use of the device by a person
responsible for their safety.
Please check your battery regularly throughout the year and in particular in the winter.
Faulty cells may cause problems with your battery so check the cells with a battery hydro-
meter. If a cell has a lower reading than the others, this may mean that the cell is faulty.
If this is the case, please have your battery checked since you may need a new battery. It
is possible for a battery to appear flat although it may be that it is only a loose connection
between the battery connection clips. Check the connection clips and if necessary tighten
them. Check the battery again.
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