Important Safety Instructions - Smartech BC-15000 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
Read and understand all Important Safety and Operating
instructions before using this charger. In addition, read and follow all battery
and vehicle manufacturer's instructions and cautionary markings.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY
1. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in well-
ventilated area.
2. Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your
voice to come to your aid when you work near a battery.
3. Do NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of battery or
engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks.
4. Remove all personal jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce
a short circuit that could cause severe burns.
5. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the bat-
tery. It might spark or short-circuit a battery or other electrical hardware
which may cause explosion or fire.
6. Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. Avoid
touching eyes while working near a battery.
7. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing
or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of
charge.
8. Clean battery terminals before connected with the charger. Be careful to
keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
9. When it is necessary to remove a battery from vehicle to charge, always
remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories
in the vehicle are off in order to prevent an arc.
10. This product is NOT intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage
electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell
batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and property.
BC-15000
11. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non-rechargeable battery.
12. If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE CHARGER
1. Do NOT place the charger in the engine compartment or near moving
2. Do NOT cover the charger while charging.
3. Do NOT expose to rain or wet conditions.
4. Connect and disconnect DC output only after setting AC cord from
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer
6. Do not overcharge batteries by selecting the wrong charge mode.
7. To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug
8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
9. Operate with caution if the charger has received direct hit of force or
10. Any repair must be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized
11. Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals
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soap and water. If electrolyte enters eye, immediately flood eye with run-
ning clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
parts or near the battery; place as far away from them as DC cable
permits. NEVER place a charger directly above a battery being charged;
gases or fluids from battery will corrode and damage charger.
electric outlet.
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
rather than the cord when disconnecting charger.
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
been dropped. Have it checked and repaired if damaged.
repair agent in order to avoid danger.
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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