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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 to
a qualified serviceman.
11. Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is necessary. In
correct 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 THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT BEFORE
INSTALLING AND USING Y OUR 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
cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close
enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-
acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3. Wear complete eye and clothing protection. Avoid
touching your eyes while working near a battery.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters the
eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity
of the battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal
tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the
battery or other electrical part and cause an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit
high enough to weld a ring or the like metal, causing a
severe burn.
8. Use the battery charger for charging gel-cell or flooded
lead-acid batteries only. It is not intended to supply power
to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-
motor application. Do not use the charger for charging
dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home
applications. These batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage to property.
9. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
1. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion
from coming in contact with eyes.
3. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid
reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This
helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a
battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's
recharging instructions.
4. Study all battery manufacturers' specific precautions
such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging
and recommended rates of charge.
GROUND AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
1. The charger should be grounded to reduce risk of
electrical shock.
2. The Phase Three Charger is provided with IEC certified
AC power cord. If, for any reason, the plug on the cord
must be changed or replaced, observe color coding of the
AC wiring as follows:
Brown...........................AC Hot (fused)
Blue...............................AC Neutral
Green...........................AC Ground (safety/earth)
The charger must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug provided, unless
it is absolutely necessary for use with the AC outlet which
conforms to all relevant electrical codes. Any modification
of the cord must only be done by a qualified electrician.
Improper cord/outlet connection can result in a risk of
electrical shock.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO THE CHARGER SHALL
COMPLY WITH UL RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR UNITED
STATES COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS
(33CFR183, WSUB-PART I)
THE INSTALLATION AND PROTECTION OF VESSEL WIRING
ASSOCIATED WITH BATTERY CHARGERS SHALL COMPLY
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