Ii) Important Safety Information - NewMar PT-14W Installation And Operation Manual

II) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for
the Phase Three Battery Charger.
2. Before using this battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) the battery
charger (2) the battery, and (3) any product powered by the battery.
3. CAUTION — To reduce the risk of injury, charge only 6 cell (PT‐14W and PT‐25W) or 12 cell (PT‐24‐8W
and PT‐24‐13W) lead‐acid rechargeable batteries (flooded, AGM, gel or sealed). Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose charger to rain or spray.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by NEWMAR may result in a risk of fire, electric shock
or injury to persons.
6. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord (if plugged into an AC outlet), pull by plug
rather than cord when disconnecting the charger.
7. Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used. Use of an improper cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock.
9. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; replace them immediately.
10. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged;
take it to a qualified serviceman.
11. Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is necessary.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock and fire.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the charger from AC source before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
WARNING—RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
1. WORKING IN THE 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 BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
2. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer and by the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Review all cautionary markings on these products.