Murphy BCEG-24-10, BCEG-12-10, BCEG-24-20 manual General Safety Instructions

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Safety Instructions

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Guardian models BCEG- 12-10, BCEG-24-10, and BCEG-24-20.

General Safety Instructions

For safe and correct use of the unit, follow the steps below. Should you have any problems and the unit does not function as expected, consult the “Troubleshooting Guidelines” section located at the end of these manual.

Visually inspect unit for any signs of damage caused by transport or storage. Do not operate charger if it has been damaged or abused. Return to supplier in this event.

Mount charger as outlined in “Charger Location and Connection”, paying attention to ambient temperature.

Ensure that AC line voltage is disconnected. Make sure to only connect to the correct AC supply voltage.

Ensure unit is properly grounded.

Check batteries in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

Check charger is correct for battery type and voltage.

Connect unit to batteries, observing correct polarity and ensuring a secure and tight connection.

Switch on unit at electrical supply.

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Do not disassemble charger. Return to supplier when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION.

To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturers and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on any attached equipment.

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Contents Guardian Battery Charger Series Before Beginning Installation of this Murphy Product Table of Contents Page General Safety Instructions Safety InstructionsPrior to Installation / Commissioning Personal PrecautionsCharger Location and Connection Charge Fail and Alarms Temperature CompensationGeneral Product Information Auto Boost Equalizing OperationCurrent Limiting Battery Charged ConditionDimensions Mounting hole dimensions Installation and Mounting InstructionsTerminal Connection Information Operating InstructionsConnection to Power Supply Automatic Battery ChargerConnection to Batteries Disconnection of BatteriesFuses Over Voltage, Under Voltage, and Charge Fail ConnectionTroubleshooting Voltage Rise at Battery Terminals Current Flow from Charger to BatteryMeasuring Charging Voltage and Current Output VoltageFactors Contributing to Electrolyte Loss Using Correct Size Battery ChargerBattery Life Charge Specific Gravity Voltage DC on 12V battery Power Supply SpecificationsDC Charge Output Charge Fail OutputSection 00-02-0615 02-29-08