Safety Notes - Exide 12/15 User Manual

SAfETy noTES

• The charger has been constructed to charge 12 V lead acid
batteries or to act as a power supply for 12 V equipment. Do
not use the charger for other purposes.
• Do not use the charger if its cables, terminal clamps or casing
are damaged.
• Batteries emit explosive gases while they are charging. It is
therefore important to ensure good ventilation and avoid sparks
and naked flames in the vicinity of the battery.
• Use protective eyewear when working with batteries.
• Battery acid (electrolyte) is corrosive. If eyes or skin come into
contact with the acid, rinse immediately with copious amounts
of water, and contact a doctor immediately.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• Never position the charger above the battery during charging.
• Do not cover the charger.
• Note that in the "13.7 V Supply" mode the charger provides a
constant output voltage of 13.7 V that in certain circumstances
may cause sparking. Be very careful with polarity when using
the unit as a power supply. Fix the clamps onto the battery
terminals before connecting the unit to the mains supply. Also
remember when using the power supply function that you must
disconnect the unit from the mains before removing the terminal
clamps from the battery.
• This charger is protected against overheating. If the ambient
temperature is too high, the charging current is reduced.
• During the charge, the charger may intermittently provide a
15.5 V charge voltage. Ensure that no equipment which may be
damaged by this voltage level is connected to the battery dur-
ing charging.
The product is not suitable for use by persons who lack knowledge
or experience, unless they are supervised by, or have received
information about how to use the product from a person who is
responsible for their safety.
Do not allow children to play with any part of the product.
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