Dometic BUTTNER MT StandbyChargerPRO Installation And Operating Manual page 10

Safety instructions
2.5 Safety precautions when handling batteries
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WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious
injury.
Risk of injury
• Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid coming into con-
tact with your body. If your skin does come into contact with battery fluid, wash that
part of your body thoroughly with water.
If you sustain any injuries from acids, contact a doctor immediately.
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CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Risk of injury
• When working on batteries, do not wear any metal objects such as watches or rings.
Lead acid batteries can cause short circuits which can cause serious injuries.
• Wear goggles and protective clothing when you work on batteries. Do not touch
your eyes when you are working on batteries.
Explosion hazard
• Never attempt to charge a frozen or defective battery.
Place the battery in a frost-free area and wait until the battery has acclimatised to the
ambient temperature. Then start the charging process.
• Do not smoke, use an open flame, or cause sparking near the engine or a battery.
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NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Only use rechargeable batteries.
• Prevent any metal parts from falling on the battery. This can cause sparks or short-cir-
cuit the battery and other electrical parts.
• Ensure that the polarity is correct when connecting the battery.
• Follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer and those of the manufacturer of
the system or vehicle in which the battery is used.
• If you need to remove the battery, first disconnect the ground connection. Discon-
nect all connections and all consumers from the battery before removing it.
2.6 Safety precautions when handling lithium batteries
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CAUTION! Failure to obey these cautions could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Risk of injury
• Only use batteries with integrated battery management system and cell balancing.
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NOTICE! Damage hazard
• Only install the battery in environments with an ambient temperature of at least 0 °C.
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