Important Safety Instructions - Xantrex Truecharge2 Owner's Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

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This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the
Truecharge2 Series Battery Chargers. Each time, before using the
Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger, READ ALL instructions and
cautionary markings on or provided with the battery charger, the batteries,
and all appropriate sections of this guide.
NOTE: The Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger contains no user-
serviceable parts with the exception of the DC output fuse(s) which are
user-replaceable. See "Replacing the DC Output Fuse" on page 48 for
instructions. For obtaining service other than replacing the fuse, see
"Warranty and Return Information" on page 58 for guidance.
NOTE: The Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger must be provided with
equipment-grounding conductors connected to the AC input ground and to
the DC chassis ground. See "Step 2: Connecting the DC Chassis Ground
(Earth)" on page 17 for instructions.
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Do not expose the Truecharge2 Battery Charger to rain, snow, spray,
or bilge water.
• Do not operate the battery charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the
fuse cover has been lost, damaged, or will not close, or otherwise
damaged in any other way.
• Do not disassemble the battery charger. Internal capacitors remain
charged after all power is disconnected.
• Disconnect both AC and DC power from the battery charger before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits
connected to the battery charger. See note below.
• Do not operate the battery charger with damaged or substandard
wiring. Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not
undersized. See "Wiring Requirements" on page 12 for guidance.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
NOTE: Turning off the battery charger using the on/standby button on the
optional remote panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard.
Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner's Guide