1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In general SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please read the documentation supplied with this product first, so that you are familiar with the safety signs en directions before using the product. This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment should be used for the designated application only. WARNING: DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK The product is used in combination with a permanent energy source (battery). Even if the equipment is switched off, a dangerous electrical voltage can occur at the input and/or output terminals. Always switch the AC power off and disconnect the battery before performing maintenance.
In addition discharge the battery terminals or wait 30 minutes. This appliance is not designed for use by young children or people who cannot read or understand the manual unless they are under the supervision of a responsible person to ensure that they can use the battery charger safely. Store and use the battery charger out of the reach of children, and ensure that children cannot play with the charger. The product contains no internal user-serviceable parts. Do not remove the front panel and do not put the product into operation unless all panels are fitted. All maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel. Never use the product at sites where gas or dust explosions could occur.
Refer to the specifications provided by the manufacturer of the battery to ensure that the battery is suitable for use with this product. The battery manufacturer's safety instructions should always be observed. WARNING: do not lift heavy objects unassisted. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. i. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. ii.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any unit you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine Personal Precautions: i. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. ii. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes iii. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery. iv. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 min and get medical attention immediately. v. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine. vi. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion. vii. 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. viii. NEVER charge a frozen battery. ix.
If necessary to remove battery from vessel, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vessels are off, so as not to cause an arc. x. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. xi. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. xii. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge. xiii. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill.
For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions. Installation Read the installation instructions before commencing installation activities. For electrical work, follow the local national wiring standard, regulation and this installation instructions. This product is a safety class I device (supplied with a ground terminal for safety purposes). Its AC input and/or output terminals must be provided with uninterruptable grounding for safety purposes. An additional grounding point is located on the outside of the product.
If it can be assumed that the grounding protection is damaged, the product should be taken out of operation and prevented from accidentally being put into operation again; contact qualified maintenance personnel. 1