IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EN / Chargemaster 12/25-3, 24-12-3 / February 2010 5
2.3 WARNINGS REGARDING THE USE OF
BATTERIES
1 Someone should be within range of your voice or
close enough to come to your aid when you work near
a lead-acid battery.
2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately flood eye with running cold water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of
battery or engine.
6 Do not short circuit batteries, as this may result in
explosion and fire hazard! Be extra cautious to reduce
risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might
spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part
that may cause explosion.
7 Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with
a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a
short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal, causing a severe burn.
8 Only use the Chargemaster for charging the following
battery types: Lead acid, AGM, Spiral, Gel or Deep
cycle batteries. Do not use Chargemaster for charging
dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause
injury to persons and damage to property.
9 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
10 Excessive battery discharge and/or high charging
voltages can cause serious damage to batteries. Do
not exceed the recommended limits of discharge level
of your batteries.
11 If it is necessary to remove a battery, always remove
grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all
accessories are off, so as not to cause an arc.
12 Be sure that the area around the battery is well
ventilated while the battery is being charged. Refer to
the recommendations of the battery manufacturer.
13 Batteries are heavy! It may become a projectile if it is
involved in an accident! Ensure adequate and secure
mounting and always use suitable handling equipment
for transportation.
2.4 WARNING REGARDING LIFE SUPPORT
APPLICATIONS
Do not use the Chargemaster for applications in any
medical equipment intended for use as a component of
any life support system!
2.5 GUARANTEE SPECIFICATIONS
Mastervolt guarantees that this unit has been built
according to the legally applicable standards and
specifications. If work takes place which is not in
accordance with the guidelines, instructions and
specifications contained in this user’s manual, then
damage may occur and/or the unit may not fulfil its
specifications. All of these matters may mean that the
guarantee becomes invalid.
The guarantee is limited to the costs of repair and/or
replacement of the product. Costs for installation, labour or
shipping of the defective parts are not covered by this
guarantee.
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