WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Save these instructions
— this manual contains important safety
instructions. Do not operate the system unless you have read and
understood this manual. REDARC recommends that the Smart Start
®
SBI
referenced in this manual be installed by a suitably qualified person.
Disclaimer:
REDARC accepts no liability for any injury, loss or property
damage which may occur from the improper or unsafe installation or use of
its products.
SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS
Safety messages in this manual contain a signal word that indicates the level
of the hazard, as follows:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which
could result in death or serious injury to the
operator or to bystanders.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which
may
result in moderate or minor injury to the operator
or to bystanders.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation that
may cause equipment
damage.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES — Working in vicinity of a lead-acid
battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that you
follow the instructions each time you use the charger.
CAUTION
1.
Only use the Battery Isolator for charging Standard Automotive Lead Acid,
Calcium Content, Gel, AGM, SLI or Deep Cycle type batteries.
2.
Do NOT use the Battery Isolator to charge:
• Dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
• Batteries with voltage ratings other than 12 V (or 24 V for 24 V unit)
• Non-rechargeable batteries
• A frozen Battery. Thaw completely before attempting to charge.
Charging batteries under these circumstances may cause the battery to
explode or rupture during charging and cause injury to persons, damage
to the Battery Isolator and/or property.
3.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine. This may
cause the battery to explode.
4.
Be extra cautious so as to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto a
vehicle battery. Doing so might cause the battery to spark or might short-circuit
the battery or other electrical parts that may cause an explosion.
5.
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.
6. A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY WHEN
CONNECTING THE BATTERY INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE TO THE
ISOLATOR, ALWAYS DO THE FOLLOWING:
a.
Position DC cords to reduce the risk of damage by the vehicle hood, door, or
moving engine part.
b.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to
persons.
c.
Check polarity of battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS / P / +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG / N / –) battery post however
you should always check the label on the battery.
d.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If
the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If the
positive the post is grounded to the chassis see (f).
e.
For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (Red) terminals from the
Battery Isolator to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of each battery.
Connect the NEGATIVE (Black) lead to a metal part of the frame or the vehicle
chassis, away from the battery. Do not connect the connect to the carburettor
or fuel lines.
f.
For positive-grounded vehicles, connect the NEGATIVE (Black) lead from the
Battery Isolator to the NEGATIVE (NEG / N / –) ungrounded post of the battery.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) terminals to the POSITIVE (POS / P / +) post of
each battery. Do not connect the connect to the carburettor, fuel lines, or sheet-
metal body parts. Only the start battery should be connected to the chassis.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
To assist with the safe working with batteries:
1.
Consider having someone close by to come to your aid when you are working
with the 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 a battery.
4.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected clothing and
wash the affected area of your skin immediately with soap and water. If battery
acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at
least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately.
NOTICE
1.
It is recommended that Start and Auxiliary Batteries be of similar chemical
characteristics when charging via the Smart Start
®
SBI.
2.
The Smart Start
®
SBI will achieve best results when proper battery maintenance
is regularly performed. This includes but is not limited to checking water and
specific gravity levels of the battery. Refer to the battery manufacturers manual
for more details.
3.
Fuses or Circuit breakers of appropriate rating must be installed to protect the
vehicle system. Refer to the installation instructions for specific instructions on
where to install Fuses or Circuit breakers. Refer to the cable sizing table found
in this manual for appropriate Fuse or Circuit Breaker ratings.
4.
Fuses must be installed as close as possible to the battery.
5. IMPORTANT!
Do NOT make any connections to the control terminals on the
front of the unit (100 A models) or the top of the unit (200 A models). Connecting
to the control terminals on the front of the SBI may cause damage to the unit
and/or equipment connected to it. Connecting to the control terminals will void
the warranty of the unit.
Do NOT connect
to the control
terminals.
IMPORTANT!
Ensure that connections are not accidentally bridged
between terminals whilst tightening.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For full warranty terms and conditions, visit the Warranty page of the
REDARC website at
www.redarcelectronics.com/warranty
.
Refer to the contact details applicable to your region:
Australia, New Zealand & Europe
REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd, 23 Brodie Road (North),
Lonsdale SA 5160, Australia.
Australia
+61 8 8322 4848
New Zealand
+64-9-222-1024
UK & Europe
+44 (0)20 3930 8109
North America
REDARC Corporation c/o Shallco, Inc.,
308 Component Dr.
Smithfield, NC 27577, USA.
USA
+1 (704) 247-5150
Canada
+1 (604) 260-5512
Mexico
+52 (558) 526-2898
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