PowerMate
®
Operation Manual
CHARGING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Charger
Before
using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the
battery charger, battery, and product using the battery.
DANGER: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this
product, and the device it is used on, must always be done with complete
knowledge of the product instructions and safety information. Failure to do so
may cause serious injury.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BURNS, OR FIRE -The battery charger
must be used as supplied. Do not use charger units if the input or output cord is cut
or frayed, or damaged in any way. Never replace, splice, or repair cables or
connectors supplied with the charger. Do not use the charger if case is damaged in
any way. Do not open the charger case for any reason. There are no user
serviceable parts. Always be sure that the charger is disconnected from the power
source and battery being charged before handling.
Your AC cord came equipped with a three-wire grounding plug (a plug that has a third
grounding pin). This plug will only fit only a grounded AC outlet. If you are unable to
insert the plug into an outlet because the outlet is not grounded contact a licensed
electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the
purpose of the grounding plug. Pay particular attention to convenience of receptacles.
If an extension cord is necessary, use a cord with a current rating at least equal to that
of the charger. Cords rated for less amperage than the charger may overheat. Ensure
the pins of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, shape, as those on the
charger. Ensure the extension cord is wired properly and in good condition.
CAUTION:
Position the charger and charger cords so that it is not tripped over, pulled,
or placed in contact with heated surfaces. Route charger cords so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Protect the
charger from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. Keep charger
away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls,
solvents, flowing water, and so on. Do not allow the charger, or any of its cords and
connectors lie in standing water such as a puddle.
CAUTION
: Charge only properly maintained and rechargeable lead acid batteries of
the same voltage rating that is printed on the charger. Other battery types or voltages,
damaged batteries, or improperly maintained batteries may burst or emit dangerous
gases.
CAUTION
: Only use the supplied charger on PowerMate
®
products. The charger units
supplied by L P International are internally protected against battery polarity reversal
and overload. This limits potential damage to the charger. However, the charger does
not protect against shorting or overload of external wiring or of the battery being
charged. Integrity of the PowerMate
®
unit wiring should be monitored during routine
inspections.
2.08
PN 011150 Rev.E
Eng. 04 / 25/ 14
