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GENERAL OPERATION
Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID (lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel cell and AGM) battery only. It is
not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor
application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with
home appliances. These batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage to property.
Utiliser le chargeur pour charger une batterie au plomb uniquement. Ce chargeur n’est pas concu pour alimenter un réseau
électrique très basse tension ni pour charger des piles sèches. Le fait d’utiliser le charger des piles sèchespourait entrainer
l’éclatement des piles et causer des blessures ou des dommages.
NEVER connect to just one battery (ie. 6V) in the pack. Damage can occur.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might cause a spark or short-
circuit a battery or other electrical part, possibly resulting in an explosion. If damaged, contact PCS
(800.742.2740).
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
Ne jamais charger une batterie gelée.
Assure that the area around your charger and batteries is properly ventilated. Connect your extension cord, with no AC
Power present, to the battery charger and proceed to plug your extension cord into a 120VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupt) outlet.
Risk of electrical shock! Do not touch uninsulated parts of the battery charger output connector,
battery connector, or battery terminals.
Once you plug in your PCS battery charging system, the charge cycle will begin automatically. State of charge will be
displayed by illumination of the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS) on the battery status indicator located on the front of the unit.
DO NOT connect or disconnect the DC output electrical cord to or from the battery receptacle when
the charger is on. Arcing and / or burning of the plug and receptacle could result and could cause
the batteries to explode. If the charger must be stopped, first disconnect the AC power supply cord
from its outlet, then disconnect the charger DC output plug from the battery receptacle.
We recommend that you leave your system plugged in. This will reduce sulfation on the lead plates of the batteries and allow
your PCS charging system to keep your batteries fully maintained and ready to perform at their best.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only on circuits provided with 15Amperes Branch Circuit Protection
in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps
while charging and recommended rates of charge.
Prendre connaissance des measures de précaution spécifiés par le fabricant de la batterie, p. ex., vérifier s’il faut enlever les
bouchons des cellules lors du chargement de la batterie, et les taux de chargement recommandés.
Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases or fluids from the
battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC
cables permit.
Ne jamais placer le chargeur directment sous la batterie à charger ou audessus de cette dernière. Les gaz ou les fluids qui
sèchappent de la batterie peuvent entrainer la corrosion du chargeur ou
l’endommager. Placer le chargeur aussi loin de la
batterie qui les cables c.c. le permettent.
