Safety Instructions And Warnings - Ametek POWER PRO FERRO 80 Series Owner's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

FOR OPERATION OF BATTERY
CHARGING EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT – READ AND
UNDERSTAND THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT
LOSE THEM. ALSO READ
OPERATING/INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLING, OPERATING,
OR SERVICING THIS
EQUIPMENT.
A. General
Battery charging products can cause serious
injury or death, or damage to other equipment or
property, if the operator does not strictly observe
all safety rules and take precautionary actions.
Safe practices have developed from past experi-
ence
in the use of charging equipment. These practices
must be learned through study and training before
using this equipment. Anyone not having extensive
training in battery charging practices should be
taught by experienced operators.
Only qualified personnel should install, use, or
service this equipment.
B. Shock Prevention
Bare conductors, or terminals in the output circuit,
or ungrounded, electrically-live equipment can
fatally shock a person. To protect against shock,
have competent electrician verify that the
equipment is adequately grounded and learn what
terminals and parts are electrically HOT.
The body's electrical resistance is decreased when
wet, permitting dangerous current to flow through
the body. Do not work in damp area without being
extremely careful. Stand on dry rubber mat or dry
wood and use insulating gloves when dampness or
sweat cannot be avoided. Keep clothing dry.
1. Installation and Grounding of Electrically
Powered Equipment – Electrical equipment must
be installed and maintained in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and local
codes. A power disconnect switch must be
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
located at the equipment. Check nameplate for
voltage and phase requirements. If only 3-phase
power is available, connect single-phase
equipment to only two wires of the 3-phase line.
DO NOT CONNECT the equipment grounding
conductor (lead) to the third live wire of the
3-phase line as this makes the equipment frame
electrically HOT, which can cause a fatal shock.
If a grounding lead (conductor) is part of the
power supply cable, be sure to connect it to a
properly grounded switch box or building ground.
If not part of the supply cable, use a separate
grounding lead (conductor). Do not remove a
ground prong from any plug. Use correct mating
receptacles. Check ground for electrical
continuity before using equipment.
The grounding conductor must be of a size equal
to or larger than the size recommended by Code
or in this manual.
2. Charging Leads – Inspect leads often for dam-
age
to the insulation. Replace or repair cracked or
worn leads immediately. Use leads having
sufficient capacity to carry the operating current
without overheating.
3. Battery Terminals – Do not touch battery
terminals while equipment is operating.
4. Service and Maintenance – Shut OFF all power
at the disconnect switch or line breaker before
inspecting, adjusting, or servicing the equip-
ment.
Lock switch OPEN (or remove line fuses) so that
the power cannot be turned ON accidentally.
Disconnect power to equipment if it is to be left
unattended or out of service.
Disconnect battery from charger. Measure
voltage on capacitors and discharge through an
insulated screwdriver if there is any voltage
reading.
Keep inside parts clean and dry. Dirt and/or
moisture can cause insulation failure.
This failure can result in high voltage at the charger
output.
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