590 Battery Operated Space Vac

Operating Instructions for Clarke 24 Volt Battery Charger

CAUTION:

Connect or disconnect the battery plug only

 

when the charger supply cord is disconnected

 

or arcing and burning may result.

CAUTION:

Do not expose to rain. Replace defective cords

 

immediately. If the charger is dropped or other-

 

wise damaged, inspect it thoroughly.

CAUTION:

Provide adequate ventilation while charging.

 

Improper ventilation could cause fumes or

 

gases to injure the operator or others.

CAUTION:

Never work on the charger with cords con-

 

nected to the AC supply or to the batteries.

WARNING:

Batteries must be installed and serviced by

 

authorized personnel only. Always wear eye

 

protection and protective clothing when work-

 

ing near batteries. NO SMOKING!

WARNING:

Lead acid batteries generate gases which can

 

cause an explosion! Keep sparks and flames

 

away from batteries. Do not put tools or other

 

metal objects across the battery terminals or

 

the top of the batteries.

WARNING:

Because of the positioning of the batteries, you

 

must not use any other maintenance free bat-

 

tery. They may leak. Clarke Part No. 40070A, 12

 

volt 80 amp hour batteries are specially de-

 

signed not to leak.

NOTE:

For best results, charge the batteries after each

 

use.

Clarke® Model 590/590B Operator's Manual

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