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Teledyne Isco recommends that you read this manual completely before placing the equipment in service. Although Teledyne Isco designs reliability into all equipment, there is always the possi- bility of a malfunction. This manual may help in diagnosing and repairing the malfunc- tion.
Turning off the controls will not reduce this risk. 13. Do not attempt to disassemble or troubleshoot the Model 965 Five-Station Battery Charger unless you are skilled in the diagnosis and repair of electronic circuitry. Hazardous voltages are present inside the charger and you could be killed or seriously injured if you come into contact with them.
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Five-Station Battery Charger Safety Hazard Severity Levels This manual applies Hazard Severity Levels to the safety alerts, These three levels are described in the sample alerts below. CAUTION Cautions identify a potential hazard, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. This category can also warn you of unsafe practices, or conditions that may cause property damage.
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Five-Station Battery Charger Safety Hazard Symbols (Continued) Advertencias y Precauciones Esta señal le advierte sobre la importancia de las instrucciones del manual que acompañan a este producto. Esta señal alerta sobre la presencia de alto voltaje en el interior del producto.
965 Five-Station Battery Charger 1.1 Safety Instructions Save these instructions. These sheets contain important safety and operating instructions for the Isco Model 965 Five-Station Battery Charger. 1. Before using the charger read all of the instructions and cautionary markings on (1) the Model 965 battery charger, (2) the battery, and (3) the product using the battery.
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DANGER Do not attempt to disassemble or troubleshoot the Model 965 Five-Station Battery Charger unless you are skilled in the diagnosis and repair of electronic circuitry. Hazardous voltages are present inside the charger and you could be killed or seriously injured if you come in contact with them.
965 Five-Station Battery Charger 1.2 Technical The table below contains the technical specifications for the Model 965 Five-Station Battery Charger. Specifications Table 1-2 Model 965 Technical Specifications Unit Weight 7.3 lb. (3.3 kg) Dimensions 13.25 inches x 5 inches x 9.25 inches (33.7 x 12.7 x 23.5 cm)
965 Five-Station Battery Charger 1.3 Front and Rear Panel Refer to the figures below and to Table 1-3 for the front and rear controls and connections on the Model 965 Five-Station Battery Controls and Charger. Connections Fan louvers - allow 4 inches (10 cm) clearance for ventilation...
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This switch must be in the proper position for the type of battery (nickel-cadmium or lead-acid). NOTE: You cannot charge both battery types at once! 1.4 Grounding and AC The Model 965 Five-Station Battery Charger should always be Power Connections grounded to reduce the risk of electrical shock. The charger has a power cord with an equipment grounding conductor and a three-pronged grounding plug.
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965 Five-Station Battery Charger Three Prong Grounding Plug Three Prong Grounding Grounding Plug Adapter Grounding Pin Grounding Means Metal Screw Ungrounded Outlet Grounded Outlet (2 Prongs) (3 Prongs) Outlet Box Must Be Grounded Figure 1-3 Grounding Methods DANGER Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit, specifically by cutting off the third grounding pin.
965 Five-Station Battery Charger 1.5 Operating The Model 965 Five-Station Battery Charger, when connected to the appropriate AC power source, will properly charge either Isco Instructions nickel-cadmium or lead-acid batteries. The charger provides a regulated, current-limited 400 mA for the proper charging of nickel-cadmium batteries, and a regulated voltage of 16 VDC limited to 800 mA for charging lead-acid batteries.
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Compliance Statements Name and amount of Hazardous Substances or Elements in the product Hazardous Substances or Elements Component Name (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Name and amount of Hazardous Substances or Elements in the product O: Represent the concentration of the hazardous substance in this component’s any homogeneous pieces is lower than the ST/ standard limitation.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC – The EMC Directive 73/23/EEC – The Low Voltage Directive Manufacturer's Name: Teledyne Isco, Inc. Manufacturer's Address: 4700 Superior, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504 USA Mailing Address: P.O. Box 82531, Lincoln, NE 68501 Equipment Type/Environment:...
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Lincoln, NE 68504, U.S.A. customer’s facility and the repair facility. * This warranty applies to the USA and countries where Teledyne Isco Inc. does not have an authorized dealer. Customers in countries outside the USA, where Teledyne Isco has an authorized dealer, should contact their Teledyne Isco dealer for warranty service.