DEFA MultiCharger 1204R Flex Installation And User Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the
MultiCharger 1204R Flex and the MulitCharger 1204R Flex Li
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger, battery,
and product using battery. This battery charger is designed for permanent installation in the vehicle and
must be installed in accordance to the installation instructions applicable to your vehicle model.
3. For MultiCharger 1204R Flex Li: only charge lithium batteries with an integrated Battery Management
System (BMS)
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a
risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
6. Do not use an extension cord between the DEFA power cord and the 120V AC power outlet.
7. Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
8. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;
return it to an authorized DEFA product dealer.
9. Do not disassemble the charger; return it to an authorized DEFA product dealer when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
10. To reduce risk the of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning.
11. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review
cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
12. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Consider having someone close by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near the battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit
the battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
g) 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 current high enough to weld
a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
h) ONLY CHARGE LEAD/ACID, AGM, EFB, GEL and LITHIUM TYPE BATTERIES. OTHER TYPES OF
BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE. It is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use
battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
13. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
c) Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with your eyes.
d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery
manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead
acid batteries, carefully follow the manufacturer's recharging instructions.
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e) Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
f) Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the car owner's manual and make sure that the
charger is appropriate
14. CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC wires permit.
b) Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery will corrode
and damage the charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or when filling
the battery.
d) Do not operate the charger in a enclosed area or restrict ventilation in any way.
e) Do not place a battery on top of the charger.
15. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect DC output terminals only after removing ac cord from electric outlet. Never
allow the terminals to touch each other.
b) Attach terminals to the battery and chassis as indicated in 16(e) and (f).
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY:
a) Position AC and DC cords to reduce any risk of damage by the hood, door, or moving engine parts.
b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts. The POSITIVE (RED, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than
the NEGATIVE (BACK,–) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to
chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) terminal from battery charger to the
POSITIVE ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) terminal to the vehicle
chassis or engine block, away from battery. Do not connect terminal to carburetor, fuel lines, or
sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect teh NEGATIVE (BLACK) terminal from battery charger to the
NEGATIVE ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) terminal to the vehicle
chassis or engine block, away from the battery. Do not connect terminal to carburetor, fuel lines, or
sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
g) When disconnecting the charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove the terminal
from the vehicle chassis, and then remove the terminal from the battery.
17. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
The charger must be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an electric
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit the power outlet, have proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
18. This battery charger is intended for use with a nominal 120-volt circuit, which has a grounding plug that
looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. Do not attempt to use an adapter or extension cord.
Grounding
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