Safety instructions
AIM OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed for use by any skilled worker
wishing to use
Fiamm Motive Power Premium ES
battery
chargers for recharging lead/acid vented, (with or without
electrolyte mixing),valve regulated AGM and gel batteries.
This manual provides details of:
•
The chargers’ functions.
•
Any adjustments required and how to use the chargers.
When producing this manual,
Fiamm Motive Power
has
aimed to provide its information in as simple and precise
a manner as possible but cannot assume any responsibility
for any misinterpretation.
The owner of the equipment is required to retain this
manual throughout the equipment’s life and to pass it on
to any purchaser in the event of its resale.
GUARANTEE
The manufacturer covers the guarantee in accordance with
the local regulations. Please contact your dealer for more
detailed information.
RECOMMENDATIONS
This manual contains information and advice that should be
followed by the operator to ensure his safety and maintain
the equipment’s safe condition.
Recommended use
This manual should be read through carefully before using
the equipment and also read by anyone likely to use the
equipment. The equipment:
•
Presents no obstacles to the free circulation of air
through the air inlet and outlet but, nevertheless,
should be cleaned of dust every six months by a
qualified person.
•
Must be used in conformance with its indicated level
of protection and never come into contact with water.
•
Must be used within the temperature limits stated in
the technical characteristics.
•
Must not be installed on surfaces subject to vibration
(near to compressors, engines, motors, etc.).
Operator safety
Take all necessary precautions when the equipment will be
used in areas where there is the possible risk of an accident
occurring. Ensure appropriate ventilation according to
standard EN50272-3 to allow any gases released to escape.
Never disconnect the battery while it is being charged.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The prevailing safety regulations must be observed.
The system protection installed on the power supply
to the charger must conform to the charger’s electrical
characteristics. The installation of a suitable circuit breaker
is recommended. It is imperative to ensure that when fuses
are being replaced only fuses of the specified type and of
the correct calibre are used. It is strictly forbidden to use
inappropriate fuses or to short-circuit the fuse holders.
This equipment conforms to Class 1 safety standards, which
means that the appliance must be earthed and requires to
be powered from an earthed supply. Earthing is provided
by means of a braid or cable of cross-section in excess of
or equal to 6 mm
2
; this cable must be as short as possible.
Before opening the equipment for the purposes of
adjustment, replacement of components, maintenance
or repairs, it must be disconnected from all sources of
electrical power (including mains and battery power).
The battery must only be disconnected
after
the Stop/Start
button has been pressed (see on models 1 and 2 on
following page) or the Start/Stop button has been set to “0”
(models 3 and 4). Any adjustment, maintenance or repairs
to the equipment while it is open must only be carried out
by an appropriately skilled person who is aware of the risks
involved.
Contact one of the company’s trained technicians if any
problem is encountered when putting the charger into
operation.
LIMITATIONS ON USE
This equipment has been designed for indoor use. It is
only designed to recharge lead/acid batteries on industrial
premises.
DESTRUCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
When the equipment becomes obsolete, the casings
and the other internal components can be disposed of by
specialist companies. Local legislation takes precedence
over any instructions in this document and must be
scrupulously observed (WEEE 2002/96 EEC).
IMPROVEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
Fiamm Motive Power reserves the right to make any impro-
vements and/or modifications to the product described in
this manual at any time and without prior notice and is not
obliged under any circumstances whatsoever to update
the contents of this manual nor the equipment concerned.
RECEIPT – STORAGE
Upon receipt of the package, check for any external or
internal damage and, if necessary, notify the haulier at his
usual premises, by recorded delivery letter, fax or telex,
within 24 hours of delivery.
If the charger is to be stored before its use, it must be kept
carefully sealed in its original packaging. It must be stored
in a clean and dry location at a moderate temperature
(-20°C to +40 °C). Equipment stored at a temperature of
less than 15 °C must be brought progressively to operating
temperature (over a period of 24 hours) to avoid any risk of
condensation causing electrical faults (particularly
short-circuits).
REPLACEMENT PARTS
The equipment’s production number must be supplied
when ordering any replacement parts. This number can
be found on the information plate.
INFORMATION PLATE
This is located on one side of the charger.
EEC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Fiamm Motive Power hereby declares that the char-
gers in the Premium ES range covered by this
declaration conform to the descriptions laid down
in European Directives
· 89/336/EEC:
EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4: Immunity and
emissions limits for industrial electronics
(Class A - Industrial Environments)
· 2006/35/EC:
EN60950, EN60335 (Low Voltage Directive)
· RoHS 2002/95/EEC.
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