Battery charger
Safety
Safety precautions
Read the instructions. The manual
contains important safety and oper-
ating instructions. Always keep this
manual nearby the product.
Read and understand this instruction, the battery
instruction provided by your battery manufacturer,
and your employer’s safety practice, before using,
installing, or servicing the product.
Only qualified personnel should install, use or
service this product.
Applies to the European market, EN standard:
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
Applies to markets outside Europe, IEC standard:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sens-
ory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION
Always connect the battery cables before
connecting mains. Disconnect mains before
disconnecting battery cables.
Intended use
The battery charger is intended for charging lead-
acid batteries.
Battery charger adjustment
The charger must be adjusted to each type of
battery to be charged (Freely Ventilated FVLA or
Valve regulated VRLA). Each charger can be
ordered as pre-adjusted with charging curve and
parameters optimized for a specified battery.
Before start charging
Proper installation of the battery charger and
implementation of necessary safety devices and
measures, including their maintenance, is the
responsibility of the operating company/customer.
As a basic rule, a risk and hazard analysis must
be prepared in accordance with local require-
ments and best practice.
Ensure that the charger is adjusted for the battery
type. Before connection, check the marking on
the battery and the battery charger.
EXPLOSIVE GASES
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION! - Read and follow the
precautions provided below:
WARNING, explosive gases.
Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases during charging.
•Incorrect settings of the battery charger may
damage the battery and generate explosive
gases from the battery during charging.
Always check settings before start charging.
•Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries,
damaged batteries or battery types not
intended for the charger.
•Do not disconnect the battery when the charg-
ing process is in progress. Sparks may occur
and cause hydrogen explosion when charging
lead-acid batteries. Arc flash may occur and
damage the connector pins. Always stop the
charging process before the battery is
disconnected.
No open flame. Fire, open ignition
source and smoking are prohibited
near battery.
•Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks.
Provide proper ventilation during charging.
•Do not smoke, cause sparking or use open
flames near battery.
•Do not keep inflammable material close to
battery charger.
ENGLISH
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