How to Use Your Rescue
®
LiFePO4 Power Pack Safely
Personal Precautions
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WARNING
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. IT IS
IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THIS DEVICE.
• Wear Safety goggles whenever working around lead-acid batteries
• Wear gloves and protective clothing
• Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use if battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water
• Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery. Airborne particles may
get into your eyes. If acid enters your eye, immediately ood eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes. Get immediate medical attention
• Remove all metal articles 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 these items to a metal surface, causing a severe burn
• Take care not to drop a metal tool or other metal onto the battery. Metal may cause
sparking or short circuit the battery or another electrical device. Sparking may cause
an explosion
• Never smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or engine
• Do not permit the internal battery of the unit to freeze
• Never attempt to charge a frozen battery
• Never allow clamps to touch together or come into contact the same piece of metal
IMPORTANT! To reduce the risk of battery explosion or re, follow these
instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer
of any equipment or vehicle that you intend to use the Rescue® LiFePO4 Power
Pack on.
• Read the entire manual before using this product. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death
• Do not use the portable power pack if case, cable clamps or cords are damaged
• Do not operate the unit if it is damaged in any way; take it to a qualied service
person for review
• Do not put ngers or hands into any of the unit’s outlets
• Do not short circuit the unit or touch the clamps to any conductive material
• No lubrication is recommended or required
• Do not attempt to repair the unit or replace parts-Unauthorized repairs will void
your warranty
• If your Rescue
®
LiFePO4 power pack requires service, follow the directions in the
warranty section
• Do not open the Rescue
®
LiFePO4 power pack unit’s case, as there are no
user-serviceable parts; take the unit to a qualied service person if repair is required.
Opening and closing the unit could cause a re or electric shock
• Check vehicle battery terminals before using the power pack; clean them if necessary
• Do not operate unit in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases, or dust
• Do not expose the unit to excessive heat
• Do not allow the unit to become wet or submersed in water
• Do not use as a toy, this Rescue® LiFePO4 power pack is not intended for use
by young or inrm persons without supervision
• Do not set the unit on ammable materials, such as carpeting, upholstery, paper,
cardboard, etc.
• Never place the unit directly above battery being jumped
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