Verifying Suitability Of Batteries; Protection Features - KickAss KACHG1222 User Manual

Do not drop a metal tool on the battery, as it could result in a short circuit and a possible
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explosion.
Do not place the charger on top of the battery while charging.
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Avoid getting electrolyte on your skin or clothes. It is extremely corrosive and can cause
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burns.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes - wash immediately with water and seek medical
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attention immediately.
IMPORTANT: This charger has only been designed for charging the batteries as outlined in
this manual. Always ensure to refer back to the technical specifications of the battery that you
have. Do not use this charger for any purpose other than what has been specified in this
manual.

1.6 Verifying Suitability of Batteries

Always confirm battery manufacturer safety recommendations and technical
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specifications before charging the batteries with a charger.
Each battery has a recommended maximum charge voltage. Ensure that the charge
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voltage of the mode you have selected, does not exceed the battery manufacturers
recommendations.
Each battery has a recommended continuous current rating. Make sure that the charger
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does not exceed the battery manufacturers recommended maximum charging current.

1.7 Protection Features

Polarity Protection
This unit offers reverse-polarity protection, the RED LED will blink and the charging process
will not start. If this happens, unplug immediately from mains, connect the red clamp to
positive (+) battery post, and black clamp to negative (-) post, then plug into the mains power
and the charging process will start.
Short-circuit protection
Should you accidentally touch the clamps together whilst the mains power is on, the charger
will automatically shut down. If this happens, unplug from mains, disconnect and start the
operation process again being careful not to touch the clamps together.
Over Temperature Protection
The charger will reduce the charge current to 2A if the internal temperature reaches 95
degrees celsius protecting both charger and battery.
Charge Memory
If the mains AC connection is disconnected for any reason during the charging process, the
charger will remember its previous charge settings and will automatically start charging in
the same mode once mains AC power is restored, providing the battery clamps have not
been disconnected.
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