Battery acid must not get into the eyes or onto the skin or clothes. Wear protective
goggles and suitable protective clothing. Rinse any acid splashes thoroughly with clean
water and seek medical advice if necessary.
General informa-
tion regarding the
handling of bat-
teries
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Protect batteries from dirt and mechanical damage.
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Store charged batteries in a cool place. Self discharge is kept to a minimum at
approx. +2 °C (35.6 °F).
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Carry out a visual inspection at least once a week or as often as specified by the
battery manufacturer to ensure that the acid (electrolyte) level in the battery is at the
max. mark.
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If any of the following occur, do not start the device (or stop immediately if already in
use) and have the battery checked by an authorised workshop:
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uneven acid levels and/or high water consumption in individual cells caused by
a possible fault.
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overheating of the battery above 55 °C (131 °F).
Protecting your-
self and others
While the charger is in operation, keep all persons, especially children, out of the working
area. If, however, there are people in the vicinity,
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warn them about all the dangers (hazardous acids and gases, danger from mains
and charging current, etc.),
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provide suitable protective equipment.
Before leaving the work area, ensure that people or property cannot come to any harm in
your absence.
Safety measures
in normal opera-
tion
Chargers with a ground conductor must only be operated on a mains supply with a
ground conductor and a socket with a ground conductor contact. If the charger is oper-
ated on a mains supply without a ground conductor or in a socket without a ground con-
ductor contact, this will be deemed gross negligence. The manufacturer shall not be held
liable for any damage arising from such usage.
Only operate the charger in accordance with the degree of protection shown on the rat-
ing plate.
Under no circumstances operate the charger if there is any evidence of damage.
Arrange for the mains cable to be checked regularly by a qualified electrician to ensure
the ground conductor is functioning properly.
Any safety devices and parts that are not functioning properly or are in imperfect condi-
tion must be repaired by a qualified technician before switching on the charger.
Never bypass or disable protection devices.
After installation, an accessible mains plug is required.
EMC Device Clas-
sifications
Devices in emission class A:
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Are only designed for use in industrial settings
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Can cause line-bound and radiated interference in other areas
Devices in emission class B:
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Satisfy the emissions criteria for residential and industrial areas. This is also true for
residential areas in which the energy is supplied from the public low-voltage mains.
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