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Lester 15840 Safety And Operating Instructions
Lester 15840 Safety And Operating Instructions

Lester 15840 Safety And Operating Instructions

12 volt fully automatic battery charger

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12 VOLT FULLY AUTOMATIC
AC Supply:
DC Output:
Battery Capacity:
PLEASE SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For correct operation of the equipment, it is important to read and be familiar
with this entire manual before installing and operating the charger.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
BECOME ALERT—YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions.
this entire manual before installing or operating
the charger.
2. Before
using
battery
instructions and cautionary markings on battery
charger, battery, and product using battery.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY,
CHARGE ONLY LIQUID ELECTROLYTE LEAD
ACID RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING
PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE.
3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger manufacturer may result
in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
Operating Instructions

BATTERY CHARGER

MODEL 15840
Specifications
100-125 or 200-250 volts, 50 or 60 Hertz, single-phase
12 volts, 10 amps, tapering to 3 amps or less
Use only on 12 volt, 6 cell, 55 to 105 ampere-hour (20 hr. rate) liquid electrolyte lead
acid batteries
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL AFTER READING.
Read and understand
charger,
read
all
OTHER
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and
cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
7. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely
necessary.
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock. If extension cord must be used,
make sure that:
a. Pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
charger cord.
b. Extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition.
c. Wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger.
1
IT MEANS:
Use
of
improper
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  • Page 1: Battery Charger

    12 VOLT FULLY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER MODEL 15840 Specifications AC Supply: 100-125 or 200-250 volts, 50 or 60 Hertz, single-phase DC Output: 12 volts, 10 amps, tapering to 3 amps or less Battery Capacity: Use only on 12 volt, 6 cell, 55 to 105 ampere-hour (20 hr. rate) liquid electrolyte lead...
  • Page 2 ELECTRICIAN. IMPROPER CONNECTION CAN 8. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug; replace it immediately. RESULT IN A RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. 9. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS any way;...
  • Page 3 TERMINALS FROM BATTERY WHEN CHARGER b. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby IS ON. THE RESULTING ARCING AND BURNING in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. or eyes. c. Wear complete eye protection and clothing WARNING: KEEP SPARKS, FLAME, AND protection.
  • Page 4 6. Keep tops of batteries clean and dry to prevent 3. A decrease in equipment range where the excessive self-discharge. Keep battery terminals battery loses power earlier and earlier in the day reasonably tight. indicates one of the following: a. The electrolyte level in conventional liquid electrolyte lead-acid batteries was allowed CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING to drop below the top of the battery plates.
  • Page 5: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM L2200S08 PARTS LISTS FOR MODEL 15840 100-125 OR 200-250 VAC / 50-60 HZ PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 20852S CASE ASSEMBLY 18735S TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY 18805S ELECTRONIC TIMER KIT 24551S SWITCH ASSEMBLY 13102S AMMETER, 12 AMP 15488S BUSHING, INSULATOR, FOR DC CORDSET 19997S CORDSET, DC, 16 AWG, RED &...