Longtime LCH-1260-2 User Manual

LCH SERIES
USER MANUAL
Thank you for selecting this AC to DC Battery Charger. Please read this manual carefully before
installing and starting up this device.
Please read this manual!
This manual provides safety, installation and operating instructions that will help you derive
the fullest performance and service life that this Battery Charger has to offer.
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It includes importance instructions for the safe use of this Battery Charger and for obtaining
factory service should the proper operation of the Battery Charger come into question.
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The Battery Charger's shipping materials were designed with great care to provide protection
from transportation related damage. These materials are invaluable if you ever have to return
the Battery Charger for service. Damage sustained during transit is not covered under the
warranty.
1. GENERAL SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1‐1 Operating the Device Safely
Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage, device malfunction, or danger
of bodily injuries. Fundamental safety measures should be observed when using electrical
equipment to avoid the danger of:
Electric shock
Fire hazard
Injury
1‐2 Safety Instructions when installing the device
Handle the batteries with care; they contain strong acids.
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Avoid contact with the battery fluid agent. If come in contact with battery fluid, one should
rinse the affected parts of the body or clothing with plenty of cold water and seek medical
attention immediately.
Be sure that the device has a firm foundation.
Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the device; doing so may cause device damage.
1‐3 Electrical Cables
If cables have to be fed through metal walls or other walls with sharp edges, use ducts or
wire bushings to prevent damage.
Lay the cables so that other people will not trip over them.
Do not lay cables which are loose or bent next to electrically conductive materials.
Do not pull the cables.
Fasten the cables properly.
Lay the cables so that they cannot be easily damaged
Always use sockets that are grounded and secured by earth leakage circuit breaker.
Only a specialist should make the electrical connections.
Do not lay the 115VAC / 230VAC line and the 12VDC direct current in the same cable duct.
Keep to the indicated minimum cable cross‐section.
1‐4 Installation on Boats
Incorrect use or installation of the charger on boat may lead to corrosion of the boat. Please
allow qualified personnel to perform the installation of the charger.
2. WARNING
Use the charger only as intended.
Do not operate the charger if the housing or the cables are damaged.
The charger may not be used to charge any other type of batteries than the ones indicated.
Do not operate the device in a damp or wet environment.
Do not charge a frozen battery; there is the danger of explosion.
Keep this charger in a safe place, out of reach of children.
Only qualified personnel who are familiar with the risks involved and the relevant
regulations should carry out maintenance or repair work.
The device must be fixed and installed in such a way that it will not fall over or fall down.
3. APPLICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
The chargers regenerate power or recharge mobile batteries used on board vehicles or boats.
The charger can continuously charge supply batteries or starter batteries, enabling the
batteries to maintain at a high capacity level.
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