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WHICH CAN CAUSE BODILY HARM. DO NOT
PLACE WRENCHES OR OTHER METAL
OBJECTS ACROSS THE BATTERY TERMINALS
OR BATTERY TOP. ARCING OR EXPLOSION OF
THE BATTERY MAY RESULT. SOMEONE
SHOULD BE WITHIN THE RANGE OF YOUR
VOICE OR CLOSE ENOUGH TO COME TO YOUR
AID WHEN YOU WORK NEAR A LEAD-ACID
BATTERY. HAVE PLENTY OF FRESH WATER
AND SOAP NEARBY IN CASE BATTERY ACID
CONTACTS SKIN, CLOTHING OR EYES.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID
BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER,
YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
1.
New batteries should be given a full charge
before their first use because it is difficult to
know how long batteries have been stored.
2.
Limit use of new batteries for first 5 cycles. New
batteries are not capable of their rated output
until they have been discharged a number of
times.
3.
Do not excessively discharge batteries.
Excessive discharge can cause polarity reversal
of individual cells resulting in complete failure
shortly thereafter. Limited use of new batteries
will minimize the change of cell reversal.
4.
CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE ELECTROLYTE
IN CONVENTIONAL LIQUID ELECTROLYTE
LEAD ACID BATTERIES MONTHLY.
MAINTAIN THE PROPER ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL BY ADDING WATER WHEN
NECESSARY. Electrolyte levels lower during
discharge and rise during charge. Therefore, it
is mandatory that water be added to cells ONLY
when they are fully charged; do not overfill. Old
batteries require more frequent additions of
water compared to new batteries.
5.
Keep tops of batteries clean and dry to prevent
excessive self-discharge. Keep battery terminals
reasonably tight.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
1.
Someone should be within range of your voice
or close enough to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
2.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in
case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or
eyes.
3.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing
protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
near battery.
4.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood eye with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
5.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in
vicinity of battery.
6.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a
metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-
circuit battery or other electrical part that may
cause explosion.
7.
Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid
battery can produce a short-circuit current high
enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.
8.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
To be able to troubleshoot safely and effectively,
it is important to read this guide completely
before beginning any tests.
CAUTION: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE
CHARGER. TAKE IT TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE
AGENT WHEN SERVICE OR REPAIR IS
REQUIRED. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY MAY
RESULT IN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
The following procedures are intended only to
determine if a malfunction may exist in the charger.
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
BOTH THE POWER SUPPLY CORD AND THE
OUTPUT CORD BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING; TURNING THE
CHARGER OFF DOES NOT REDUCE THE RISK.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE
CHARGER IF IT IS MALFUNCTIONING.
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
COULD RESULT.
Use the following chart to help you troubleshoot
problems with the battery and charger system.
There are four different modes that each light can
have: OFF (light is off), SLOW BLINK (light blinks
on and off once per second), FAST BLINK (light
blinks on and off eight times per second), and
STEADY (light is full on).
