Warnings And Safety Information - HITEC multi cahrger X4 AC Plus Instruction Manual

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES OR THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Please read this entire instruction manual completely and attentively before using
this product, as it covers a wide range of information on operation and safety.
Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any
malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the
instruction manual.
Keep the charger away from dust, moisture, water, excessive heat, direct sunlight
and vibration.
The maximum allowable input voltage is 120 VAC when using the supplied AC power
cord or 15V DC when using an external DC power source.
The charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, non-flammable and
non-conductive surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet or other flammable
surface. Keep all flammable volatile materials away from the operating area.
Make sure you know the specifications of the battery you are charging or discharging
to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the program is set up incor-
rectly, the battery and charger may be damaged. Fire or explosion can occur due to
overcharging.
To avoid short circuiting between the charge lead, always connect the charge
cable to the charger first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence when
disconnecting.
Never Attempt to Charge or Discharge the Following Types of
Batteries
• A battery pack which consists of different types of cells
(including different manufacturers)
• A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged
• Non-rechargeable batteries (they pose an explosion hazard)
• Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMH, LiPo
or gel cell (Pb, lead-acid battery)
• A faulty or damaged battery
• A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit
• Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other
components
• Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for
the currents the charger delivers during the charge process
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