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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for the Battery Tender® Solar Panel battery charger.
CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE BATTERY
CHARGER.
WARNING AND CAUTION LABEL DEFINITIONS:
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that if not avoided, may result in property damage.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
components, and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Always wash your
hands after handling these devices.
WARNING
Do not operate the battery charger with damaged DC output cords or
accessories - Replace Cords or accessories immediately if damaged.
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CAUTION
WORKING WITH LEAD ACID BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGERS: All
lead acid batteries have the potential to emit gasses that may combine into a
combustible or explosive mixture. In many cases, it is possible that lead acid
batteries will emit these gasses during normal discharge and charging
operations. Because of this potential danger, it is important that you follow the
precautions recommended by both the battery and battery charger
manufacturers before using either one. For example, do not exceed the
recommended maximum recharge rate (charger output current limit), or remove
cell caps while charging flooded batteries.
CAUTION
CHARGER VOLTAGE COMPATIBILITY: NEVER use a battery charger unless
the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger. For
example, do not use a 12-volt charger with a 6-volt battery and vice-versa.
CHARGER LOCATION: LOCATE the charger as far away from the battery as is
allowed by the length of the output cable harness.
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE: Do not submerge the Solar Panel in any liquid.
CHARGER ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments that are not
recommended or sold by the charger manufacturer. To do otherwise may result
in the risk of electric shock, fire, or possibly some other unforeseen potential
personal injury situations.
MONITORING SEALED & NON-SEALED BATTERIES: When leaving a battery
charger connected to either a sealed (AGM or GEL) or non-sealed (flooded
battery) for extended periods of time (weeks, months, etc.), periodically check the
battery to see if it is unusually warm. This is an indication that the battery may
have a weak cell and that it could go into a thermal runaway condition. If the
battery releases an excessive amount of gas or if the battery gets hotter than
130F (55C) during charging, disconnect the charger and allow the battery to
cool. Overheating may result in plate distortion, internal shorting, drying out or
other damage. For flooded batteries, also check individual cell fluid levels
against manufacturer's recommendations for safe operation.
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