IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Hazardous conditions may result if the charger is not installed or operated correctly.
Please read the following instructions to prevent personal injury or damage to the
charger:
Battery Related
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked
on the battery
Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine
Charge only Lead Acid type of batteries ( Flooded / Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM ) /
Gel Cell ). Do not charge other type of batteries like Nickel Cadmium ( NiCad ) ,
Nickel-Metal Hydride ( Ni-MH ) , Dry-Cell etc. Other types of batteries might burst
causing personal injury
Never charge a frozen battery
Working in the vicinity of Lead Acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal operation. Take necessary safety precautions when
installing the charger near a battery or in a battery compartment (Follow safety
instructions given by the battery manufacturer)
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. Do not install in the same compartment
as batteries
Charger Related
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Install in a well ventilated, cool, dry place.
The charger must not be operated in a damp or wet environment. When mounting in
a boat, make sure it is not subjected to bilge water splash
Do not block the ventilation openings / openings for the cooling fan. There should be
at least 6 inches clearance all around the unit
Installation and wiring must comply with the local and the national electrical codes.
It is recommended that installation and wiring may be done by a certified electrician
Wrong installation on a boat may lead to corrosion of the boat. It is recommended
that installation on the boat must be carried out by a boat electrician
Disconnect the AC input power to the charger before connecting / disconnecting the
batteries or other DC loads or when working on the charger
Disconnect the AC input power before changing setting of the Dip Switch
The chassis of the charger is connected to the earth ground pin of the power cord
plug. Ensure that the earth ground pin of AC receptacle feeding the charger is
connected to earth ground
Do not use an adapter. If a grounding type of receptacle is not available, do not use
this charger until the proper outlet is installed by a qualified electrician.
Do not operate the charger if the power cord is damaged
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