WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains
important safety instructions� Do not operate the system
unless you have read and understood this manual� REDARC
recommends that the products referenced in this manual be
installed by a suitably qualied person�
Disclaimer: REDARC accepts no liability for any injury, loss
or property damage which may occur from the improper or
unsafe installation or use of its products�
SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS
Safety messages in this manual include a signal word to
indicate the level of the hazard as follows:
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which could result in death or serious injury to the operator
or to bystanders�
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator
or to bystanders�
NOTICE: Indicates a situation that may cause equipment
damage�
WARNING
1. RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: Working in the
vicinity of a Lead-Acid battery is dangerous�
Batteries generate explosive gases during normal
operation� For this reason, it is of utmost importance
that you follow the instructions when installing and
using the Battery Monitor�
2. Keep clear of naked ame, sparks and other sources of
ignition� This may cause the battery to explode�
CAUTION
1. Do NOT alter or disassemble the Battery Monitor
under any circumstances� All faulty units must be
returned to REDARC for repair� Incorrect handling or
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or
re and may void the unit warranty�
2. The Battery Monitor should not be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they are supervised or have been instructed on
how to use the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety� Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the Battery Monitor�
3. Only use the Battery Monitor with Standard Automotive
Lead Acid, Calcium Content, Gel, AGM, SLI, Deep Cycle
or Lithium Iron Phosphate type batteries�
4. Cable sizes are specied by various codes and standards
which depend on the type of vehicle the battery is installed
in� Selecting the wrong cable size could result in harm to
the installer or user and/or damage to the Battery Monitor
or other equipment installed in the system� The installer is
responsible for ensuring that the correct cable sizes are
used when installing this Battery Monitor�
5. If an undersized Battery Negative cable is used, frequent
device over temperature faults may occur�
6. Wiring must be installed in protected areas away from
heat sources and sharp objects� Cables must not be
routed over or through moving parts of the vehicle�
Additional protection such as conduit may be required,
especially if routing cables through the engine bay�
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: To assist with the safe
operation and use of the Battery Monitor when connected to
the battery:
a. HOT SURFACE: High amperage loads connected
to the Battery Monitor can cause the terminal/metal
components to become extremely hot� To avoid burns,
do not touch the hot parts without suitable personal
protective equipment�
b. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection�
Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery�
c. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove
the affected clothing and wash the affected area of your
skin immediately with soap and water� If battery acid
enters your eye, immediately ood the eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical
assistance immediately�
NOTICE
Keep the Battery Monitor away from major heat sources,
high voltages, and avoid exposure to sunlight for long
periods of time�
DO NOT install the Battery Monitor in the engine bay,
this Product is not designed to operate in engine bay
environments�
The installer is responsible for applying the correct torque
to the Terminal Bolts� Over-torquing bolts may damage
the terminals�
Do not bottom-out thread when fastening Terminal
Bolts into the terminal, this may cause a poor electrical
connection (see 'Correct Lug Fitment' (page14))�
Do not t the Battery Sense Lead between the auxiliary
battery and lugs carrying high currents�
