The charger must be packed in a suitable shipping container with
suitable packaging to avoid damage. Damage resulting from improper
packaging or damage in shipment is not covered by the warranty.
Troubleshooting
The Omega 5 Station Battery Charger is designed to provide years of
reliable service. If a charger failure is suspected, follow the
“Troubleshooting Guidelines,” TABLE 5-1.
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Guidelines
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Charger does not
operate at all
Loose power cord
Bad power supply
Circuit board failure
Check connections at rear panel
Replace power supply, P/N 03914
Board must be replaced. Send in for repar.
LED fails to light
on one output
Bad battery pack
Failed output cord
Try another pack or move the pack to another
output; replace any bad battery pack.
Cord needs to be replaced. Send in for repair.
Battery pack
will not operate
for its speci
fi
ed
duration
Failed batteries
Replace the pack
In all of the above cases, and for any other failures, the Omega 5 Station Battery Charger
may be returned to Zefon for repair.
5-2
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHORT: For connection to a
supply not in the USA or Canada, use an attachment plug
adapter of the proper con
fi
guration for the power outlet.
Repair Procedures
When a failed component is located that cannot be replaced in the
fi
eld,
please contact Zefon to arrange repair service.
In the USA, contact Zefon at 1-800-282-0073. To contact Zefon outside
the USA, dial +1 (352) 854-8080 or email [email protected].
WARNING
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
RISK OF EXPLOSION, FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
• Operate ONLY in a non-hazardous location known to be free of
combustible gases and vapors.
• Zefon Omega 5 Station Battery Chargers are designed for indoor
locations; do not use outdoors.
• Do not use where the risk of entry by liquids or foreign
substances
exists.
• Do not use where the temperature is excessive; 5 Station Battery
Chargers are designed to be operated within the range of 50 to 86°F
(10 to 30°C).
• Do not use without proper ventilation. Do not allow materials,
especially combustible materials, to accumulate around the
equipment and block the
fl
ow of cooling air.
• The chargers must be connected to a properly grounded power
source. If power line transients or disturbances are suspected, an
inexpensive transient suppressor (available at any computer store)
may be helpful.
• The output cables must be connected to the appropriate Zefon/MSA
battery pack. When unused, they must be isolated from any power
source.
• Replace charger cables if they become frayed or damaged.
• Remove charger from power supply whenever improper operation
is suspected. It must be examined by a quali
fi
ed technician prior to
being returned to service.
• Failure to follow all instructions can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
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