General; Personal Safety; Preparing To Charge - Kohler GM87448 Operation

1.1 General

1. Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger, the batteries,
and all appropriate sections of the manual.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the battery charger to rain, snow, spray, moisture, excessive
pollution and condensing circumstances.
3. To prevent overheating, do not install the battery charger in a non-ventilated room.
4. Use of an attachment or spare part not recommended or sold by Kohler Co. may result in a risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons.
5. The battery charger is designed to be permanently connected to an AC and DC electrical system. Installation of and
work on the battery charger may be carried out only by a qualified, authorized, and trained technician or electrician,
consistent with the locally applicable standards and regulations.
6. Make sure that all wiring is properly installed and in good electrical condition and that wire size is large enough for AC
ampere rating of the battery charger. Check the wiring on a regular basis, at least once a year. Do not use the battery
charger when the wiring is undersized or damaged.
7. Do not operate the battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
8. Do not open or disassemble the battery charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
There are no serviceable parts inside the unit. When service or repair is required, contact a qualified, authorized, and
trained service person.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect the battery charger from both AC and DC electrical system before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
10. The battery charger must be provided with an equipment-grounding conductor to the AC-input ground terminal.
Grounding and all other wiring must comply with local codes and ordinances.
11. Short circuiting or reversing polarity will lead to serious damage to batteries, battery charger, wiring as well as
accessories. Fuses cannot prevent damage caused by reverse polarity and the warranty will be void.
12. In case of fire, you must use the fire extinguisher which is appropriate for electrical equipment.

1.2 Personal safety

Adhere to the following personal safety precautions when installing or working with the battery chargers:
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Someone should be within voice range or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
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Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
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Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near a battery.
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If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the eye, flood the
eye with cold, running water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention.
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Never smoke or allow an open flame in the vicinity of the battery.
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Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery. It may spark, short circuit the battery, and may cause an explosion.
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Remove all metal personal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working near a lead-acid
battery. A battery can produce short circuit currents high enough to weld a ring or other metal object to metal, causing
a severe burn.
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Excessive battery discharge and/or high charging voltages can cause serious damage to batteries. Do not exceed the
recommended limits of discharge level of your batteries.
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Ensure work area is properly ventilated to avoid gas buildup.

1.3 Preparing to Charge

Before charging a battery with the battery charger, read the following precautions:
1. Do NOT operate the battery charger if the input or output cables, connectors, indicator, or case is damaged or
defective.
2. Make sure all accessories connected to the batteries you are charging are OFF.
3. If the battery or batteries must be removed from the equipment, always remove the ground terminal from the battery
first.
4. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
5. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with your eyes.
6. For all batteries, carefully follow the manufacturer's recharging instructions.
7. Never allow the ring terminals to touch each other.
8. Never charge a frozen battery.
9. Never charge a damaged battery.
10. Check for physical damage to battery case and terminals before putting it into service.
11. Connect the charger output leads to the battery terminal before applying AC power to the charger.
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