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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:
WARNING:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Servicing of batteries should
be performed or supervised
by a person knowledgeable
about batteries and the
required precautions. Keep
unauthorized personnel
away from batteries.
2. When replacing batteries,
use only models conforming
to Battery Council
International (BCI)
specifications for Group
size 27 or larger Deep
Cycle Marine batteries. At
the time of this publication,
the following model
batteries are typical of
minimum requirement. At
the time of purchase, verify
that the battery to be used
will be of BCI Group size
27 or larger .
Examples of Group 27
Deep Cycle Marine Battery
models:
Die Hard Model 27524
Exide Model NC-27
Interstate Model SRM-27
Metropolitan Model 27T-36
NAPA Model 8270
Larger BCI group sizes and
multiple-battery arrays may
also be used to increase
backup longevity.
3. CAUTION – Do Not
dispose of batteries in a fire.
The batteries might explode.
4. CAUTION – Do Not open
or mutilate the batteries.
Released electrolyte is
harmful to skin and eyes
CAUTION – A battery can
present a risk of electrical
shock and high short circuit
current. The following
precautions should be
observed when working on
batteries.
A. Remove Watches, Rings,
and other Jewelry and
metal objects.
B. Use tools with insulated
handles.
C. Do Not lay tools or metal
objects on top of
batteries.
D. Wear safety goggles and
a face shield.
5. CAUTION – The
electrolyte is a diluted
sulfuric acid mixture that is
Corrosive and harmful to
the skin and eyes. It is also
electrically conductive.
Observe the following rules
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