SENS EnerGenius® DC Compact Technical Manual
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the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
1.10.8.
When charging batteries, charge LEAD-ACID or LIQUID ELECTROLYTE NICKEL-CADMIUM batteries
only.
Consult SENS before using with any other type of battery - other batteries may burst and
cause injuries to persons and damage to property.
NEVER
charge a frozen battery.
1.10.9.
Consult national and local ordinances to determine if additional battery fault protection is necessary
in your installation.
1.11.
Preparing Battery For Charge
1.11.1.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
1.11.2.
Ensure battery terminals are clean and properly tightened. Be careful to keep corrosion from
coming in contact with eyes.
1.11.3.
Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer.
Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid
batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.
1.11.4.
Study all battery manufacturer specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps
while charging and recommended rate of charge. The recommended charge current range must
include the rated output current of the charger.
1.12.
Charger Location
1.12.1.
Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables permit.
1.12.2.
Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases from the battery
will corrode and damage charger.
1.12.3.
Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling
battery.
1.12.4.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
1.12.5.
Do not set anything on top of the charger.
