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Owner's Manual | Charger | |
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Fully Automatic Onboard Marine Battery
Charger
For One , Two or Three
For 12, 24 or 36 Volt Battery Systems
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
Working in the vicinity of a
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
A. | GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY |
1.Before you use your battery charger, read and follow all instructions and cautions printed on:
•Battery Charger
•Battery
•Unit using battery
2.Use battery charger on Flooded Wet Cell, Maintenance Free and Starved Electrolyte batteries only. Charger is not intended to supply power to
WARNING: Do not use battery charger for charging
3.Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer. Use of
4.When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug not by the cord. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to cord or plug.
5.Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
6.Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Have cord replaced immediately.
7.Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to a qua- lified professional for inspection and repair.
8.Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified professional when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in electric shock or fire.
9.To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
10.Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that:
•Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
•Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
•Wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger, as specified below:
Length of cord (feet): | 25 | 50 | 100 |
AWG size of cord: | 16 | 14 | 12 |
11.Always charge battery in a
NEVER operate in a
12.Locate charger as far away from battery as DC charger cables permit.
13.NEVER charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) is frozen, bring into a warm area to thaw before charging.
14.NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery.
WARNING: Battery chargers get hot during operation and must have proper ventilation. Air needs to flow around the charger. Do not set on flammable items like carpeting, upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc. Will damage leather and melt plastic and rubber.
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION
801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE • MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179
Send Warranty Product Repairs to: 1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL
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