Schauer M690 Operating Instructions

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY WARNINGS
RISK OF BATTERY EXPLOSION FROM HYDROGEN GAS. MAY RESULT
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IN BLINDNESS, SERIOUS INJURY, PERMANENT DISFIGUREMENT AND
SCARRING.
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ALWAYS assume that any
battery might explode
when you least expect it.
Wear safety glasses for
your protection.
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas, even during normal operation.
People have been injured by battery parts flying in an explosion. They can explode
under normal operating conditions, such as starting your car. They can explode
under abnormal conditions, such as jump starting, or if short circuited by a tool.
They can explode in a parked car or sitting on a table.
To help reduce the risk of these dangers and injury, it is of the utmost importance
that each time before using your charger, you read and understand this manual,
and any warnings and instructions by the battery manufacturer. Follow these
instructions exactly.
TO HELP REDUCE THIS RISK:
1. Wear Personal Protective Equipment
• ALWAYS wear complete eye protection (THAT PROTECTS EYES FROM ALL
ANGLES).
2. Avoid Flames and Sparks Near Battery and Fuel
• ALWAYS keep flames, matches, lighters, cigarettes or other ignition sources
away from battery.
• DO NOT put flammable material on or under charger. DO NOT use near
gasoline vapors.
• ALWAYS plug charger into an electrical outlet AFTER all connections have
been made..
• A tool touching both battery posts or battery post and car metal parts is a short
circuit and will spark. When using metal tools on or near battery be extra cautious
to reduce risk of short circuit, possibly causing a battery explosion. DO NOT drop
a tool on battery.
3. Reduce Explosive Gas (hydrogen)
• Before connecting charger, ALWAYS add water to each cell until battery acid
covers plates to help purge extra gas from cells. DO NOT overfill. Battery acid
expands during charge. After charging fill to level specified by battery manufacturer.
For a battery without removable caps (maintenance free battery), carefully follow
manufacturer's instructions on charging.
• Some sealed maintenance free batteries have a battery condition indicator. A
light or bright colored dot indicates low water. Such a battery needs to be replaced,
not charged or jump started.
• Charge battery with caps in place. Most U.S. batteries are made with flame
arresting caps. DO NOT pry caps off sealed batteries. Place wet cloth on batteries
with non-flame arresting caps.
• Be sure area around battery is well ventilated before and during charging
process. NEVER charge in a closed-in or restricted area.
4. Stay Away From Battery When Possible
• NEVER put face near battery.
• ALWAYS locate charger as far from battery as DC cables permit.
• ALWAYS keep other people away from the battery. They are not wearing
safety glasses like you are.
DANGER!
M690 BATTERY CHARGER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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• Battery posts may have acid corrosion. DO NOT get corrosion in your eyes.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
• ALWAYS use a battery carrier. Carrying a battery by hand may put pressure
on its ends, causing acid to be forced out vent caps.
• ALWAYS have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts eyes, skin or clothing. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with
cold running water for at least fifteen (15) minutes and get medical help
immediately.
• In very cold weather a discharged battery may freeze. NEVER charge a frozen
battery. Gases may form, cracking the case, and spray out battery acid.
• The nonautomatic (manual) battery charger model can overcharge a battery
if left connected for an extended period of time, resulting in loss of water and
creation of hydrogen gas.
7. Follow Other Manufacturers' Recommendations
• Before using charger, read all instructions for, and caution markings on: (1)
charger, (2) battery, and (3) related product using battery. Follow their
recommended rate of charge.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
RISK OF ELECTRICAL AND FIRE HAZARD. MAY RESULT
IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, SHOCK OR BURNS.
TO HELP REDUCE THIS RISK:
This charger, like all electrical products, MUST be treated with respect. Follow
these instructions to reduce electrical hazard risk.
DANGER! DC VOLTAGES ABOVE 48 VOLTS ARE DEADLY. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION DO NOT TOUCH UNINSULATED PARTS
OF BATTERY TERMINALS OR WIRING WHEN CONNECTING OR CHARGING
A NUMBER OF BATTERIES CONNECTED IN SERIES..
1. PROPER GROUNDING AND AC POWER CONNECTION
• Charger MUST be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. 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.
If you ever feel even a slight shock from this or any electrical appliance, stop, walk
away. Turn off electricity to outlet, and have it inspected by an electrician. You
may have a dangerous, improperly wired outlet.
• DANGER - NEVER alter AC power cord or plug provided - if it will not fit outlet,
have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician or proceed as shown in the
illustration below. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit (common household
current), and has a grounding plug as illustrated. A temporary adapter may be
used, USA only, to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown, if
properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used
only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
• DANGER - Before using adapter as illustrated below, be certain that center
screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green colored rigid ear or lug extending
from adapter MUST be connected to a properly grounded outlet - make certain
it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a
longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make
ground connection to grounded outlet.
• ALWAYS remove personal metal items (such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches) when working with a battery. A short circuit through one of these
items can melt it causing a severe burn.
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5. Avoid Contact With Battery Acid
6. Avoid Overcharging Batteries
DANGER!
2. Remove Jewelry