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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Hazardous conditions may result if the charger is not installed or operated correctly.
Please read the following instructions to prevent personal injury or damage to the
charger
BATTERY RELATED
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To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
marked on the battery
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Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or
engine
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Charge only Lead Acid type of batteries (Flooded / Absorbed Glass Mat
(AGM) / Gel Cell). Do not charge other type of batteries like Nickel Cadmium
(NiCad), Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Dry-Cell etc. Other types of batteries
might burst causing personal injury
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Never charge a frozen battery
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Working in the vicinity of Lead Acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal operation. Take necessary safety precautions
when installing the charger near a battery or in a battery compartment (Follow
safety instructions given by the battery manufacturer)
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Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged;
gases or fluids from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate
the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables permit. Do not install in
the same compartment as batteries
CHARGER RELATED
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Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Install in a well ventilated, cool, dry place.
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The charger must not be operated in a damp or wet environment. When
mounting in a boat, make sure it is not subjected to bilge water splash
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Do not block the ventilation openings / openings for the cooling fan. There
should be at least 6 inches clearance all around the unit
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Installation and wiring must comply with the local and the national electrical
codes. It is recommended that installation and wiring may be done by a
certified electrician
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Wrong installation on a boat may lead to corrosion of the boat. It is recom-
mended that installation on the boat must be carried out by a boat electrician
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Disconnect the AC input power to the charger before connecting / disconnect-
ing the batteries or other DC loads or when working on the charger
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Disconnect the AC input power before changing setting of the Dip Switches
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The chassis of the charger is connected to the earth ground pin of the power
cord plug. Ensure that the earth ground pin of AC receptacle feeding the
charger is connected to earth ground
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Do not use an adapter. If a grounding type of receptacle is not available, do not
use this charger until the proper outlet is installed by a qualified electrician.
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Do not operate the charger if the power cord is damaged
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