F3 Series Charger Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Stored Energy Systems (SENS)
model F3.
Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger,
battery and equipment connected to the battery system.
WARNING:
Please read
these safety
warnings and
heed them.
Failure to do so
could result in
either severe
personal injury
or equipment
damage.
This equipment uses and generates potentially lethal voltages. The equipment should only be installed and
maintained by trained persons. Do not attempt to install or operate this equipment unless you are certain
you are adequately trained.
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only properly sized lead-acid or nickel cadmium batteries. Other types
of batteries or under-sized batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
• Do not install or operate charger if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. Return it to the factory
for repair.
• Install the charger in accordance with all local codes.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Do not disassemble charger; return to factory when service or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, de-energize and disconnect the AC input and the battery from the
charger before attempting maintenance or cleaning.
• Use of an accessory not recommended or sold by SENS may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or
personal injury.
• During normal operation, batteries may produce explosive hydrogen gas.
Never smoke, use an open
flame, or create sparks near the battery or charger.
• Remove jewelry, watches, rings, etc. before installing battery or charger.
Maintenance
Instructions
User maintenance is limited to charger adjustment. All on-site servicing should be performed by qualified
service personnel. If qualified personnel are not available, return the charger to the factory for repair, or
contact the factory to arrange for field service.
When returning a unit to the factory for repair, ship it in the original factory packaging if possible. If the
original carton is not available, pack in a carton with at least 2 inches of approved packaging material on
all sides of the charger to help prevent shipping damage.
