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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE IMPORTANT: Read completely before charging MODE D’EMPLOI IMPORTANT: à lire avant d’utiliser MODEL: TM400 (EU) l’appareil AC: 100 – 240VAC 50-60Hz MODO DE EMPLEO 0.19A @ 100V / 0.12A @ 240V IMPORTANTE: a leer antes de DC: 12V 0.6V...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THIS PORTION OF THE MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPTIMATE 1 BATTERY CHARGER. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME, BEFORE USING THE CHARGER, YOU READ AND EXACTLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. AUTOMATIC CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery. d) If battery acid contacts or enters eye, flood eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap & water. If acid enters an eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes &...
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Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block. f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG. N , -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
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AUTOMATIC MAINTENANCE CHARGER FOR 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES FROM 2Ah TO 30Ah, AS FOUND IN: DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. IMPORTANT: READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive), then connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away from the battery and fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence. 3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect the charger to the battery: RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal.
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If the battery requires further charging the programme reverts to BULK CHARGE (LED #2) for brief periods, delivering a variable current pulse to the battery. These reversions may occur as many times as is necessary to reduce the battery’s current demand below 200mA at 13.6V (which is consistent with a battery that has accepted as much charge as its basic condition allows).
TecMate (International) SA, Sint-Truidensesteenweg 252, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, makes this limited warranty to the original purchaser at retail of this product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate (International) warrants this battery charger for three years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship.
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