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2.
Personal Precautions While Working With Batteries
Have someone within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
your skin, clothing or eyes. Wear eye and clothing protection and avoid
touching eyes.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flush eye with running cold water for at
least 10 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery.
Be extra cautious not to drop a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or
short circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, necklaces, watches, etc.
Batteries can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld such
items causing a severe burn.
NEVER charge a frozen battery. Thaw it out for safer and more efficient
charging.
WARNING: CHARGERS CAN IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND
VAPORS. DO NOT USE NEAR FUELS, GRAIN DUST, SOLVENTS, OR
OTHER FLAMMABLES. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK,
KEEP THE CHARGER DRY. DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO RAIN OR WATER.
3.
A.C. AND UTILITY REQUIREMENTS
The use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire or
electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, it must be UL and/or
CSA approved. Locate all cords so that they will not be stepped on,
tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Extension cord
must be properly wired and in good electrical condition, and large
enough for the AC rating of charger as specified in this TABLE:
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
Length of cord (feet):
25
50
100
150
AWG size of cord:
16
16
14
12
Refer to the Product ID Label affixed to the product and identify the input
requirements such as ‘120Vac, 60Hz, 10Amps’. Ensure that the product
will be connected to a matching utility power rating. For example; if
product is rated at 60Hz, do not connect to a 50Hz utility.
The rating of the input A.C. Cord, if replaced by a certified technician,
must not be less than 16Ga, 300V for 100Vac or 120Vac utilities and not
less than 18Ga, 300V for 230Vac or 240Vac utility power. Cord must be
hard usage SJT type or better, UL/CSA approved. The cable end
connecting to charger must be an approved IEC 60320 power connector.
