ENERGIC Plus
AR-TOP [V.140 – January 2011]
USER'S MANUAL
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS
GENERAL
Battery chargers can cause injury or death, or damage to other equipment or property, if the user 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 qualified personnel should install, use, or service this battery charger.
SHOCK PREVENTION
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 flow 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 – Electrical equipment must be installed and mantained in accordance
with all the applicable national and local codes.
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 recommended by Code or this
manual.
CHARGING LEADS – Inspect leads often for damage to the insulation. Replace or repair cracked or worn
leads immediately. Use leads having sufficient capacity to carry the operating current without overheating.
BATTERY TERMINALS – Do not touch battery terminals while equipment is operating.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE – 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.
Disconnect power to equipment if it is to be left unattended or out of service.
Disconnect battery from charger.
Measure voltage on capacitors and, if there is any voltage reading, wait 5 minutes before to proceed.
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
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