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1.2.3 Installation environment
• The charger should be installed indoor only in a well ventilated, cool, dry environment.
• Do not expose to moisture, rain, snow or liquids of any type. When installed in a boat,
ensure that it is not subject to water spray / bilge water splash.
• Do not mount the charger directly above or below the battery being charged because
gases / electrolyte from the battery will corrode / damage the charger. Do not install in
the same compartment as batteries.
• To reduce the risk of overheating and re, do not obstruct the suction and discharge
openings of the cooling fan.
• To ensure proper ventilation, do not install in a low clearance compartment that has
restricted cool air change. There should be at 6" clearance all around the unit.
1.2.4 Preventing re and explosion hazards
• Working with the unit may produce arcs or sparks. Thus, the unit should not be used
in areas where there are ammable materials or gases requiring ignition protected
equipment. These areas may include spaces containing gasoline-powered machinery,
fuel tanks, and battery compartments.
1.2.5 Precautions when working with batteries
• Charge Lead Acid Batteries only
• Never charge a frozen battery – it may explode!
• Batteries contain very corrosive diluted Sulphuric Acid as electrolyte. Precautions
should be taken to prevent contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
• Batteries generate Hydrogen and Oxygen during charging resulting in evolution of
explosive gas mixture. Care should be taken to ventilate the battery area and follow
the battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or ame near the batteries.
• Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark
or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
• Remove metal items like rings, bracelets and watches when working with batteries.
The batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal and, thus, cause a severe burn.
• If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal from the battery
rst. Make sure that all the accessories are off so that you do not cause a spark.
• Disconnect the AC input power to the charger before connecting / disconnecting the
batteries or other DC loads or when working on the charger
• Disconnect the AC input power before changing setting of the DIP Switch
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions
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