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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION
Important note: if the PCS charger has a model number containing the letters OB, it not intended to be used as a
stationary device.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions, those published by the battery
manufacturer, and by the manufacturer of any equipment that you intend to use in the vicinity of
battery. Review all cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
Pour
réduire le risque d’explosion, lire ces instructions et celles qui figurent sur la batterie.
If it is necessary to relocate the battery for charging, first remove the grounded terminal from the battery. Then make
sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause battery arcing.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: WORKING IN THE 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 prior to each use of your charger, you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
Il est
dangereux de travailler a proximité d’une batterie au plomb. Les batteries produisent des gaz explosifs en service normal. Il
est aussi important de toujours relire les instructions avant d’utiliser le chargeur et de les suivre à la lettre.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Ne pas faire fonctionner le chargeur dans un espace close et/ou ne pas gener la ventilation.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with eyes.
Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive
gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully
follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions. Study all
battery manufacturers’ specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended
rates of charge.
When using an extension cord, make sure:
• that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of the charger’s plug;
• that
extension cord meets UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) acceptance;
• that wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger.
Always make your extension cord connection on the charger side before connecting to a nearby
120VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Failure to use a GFCI outlet may result in electrical
shock. The DC connection should always be made before connecting or disconnecting the AC side.
Note: Extension cords should be industrial grade/heavy duty UL approved and grounded. Check extension cord before use
for damage, bent prongs and cuts. Replace if damaged.
Connect the extension cord to the charger; then proceed to plug the extension cord to the GFCI protected (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupt) outlet.
Always remove the extension cord from the GFCI protected outlet first when charging is completed, followed by unplugging
the charger.
