Important operating and safety instructions, Save these instructions, Dec200 series industrial battery chargers – Exide Technologies DEC200 User Manual
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DEC200 SERIES INDUSTRIAL BATTERY CHARGERS
1. IMPORTANT OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
a) Before using the battery charger, read all the instructions in addition to the
CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER markings on the charger, battery, and all
the associated equipment.
b) Do not touch un-insulated parts of the DC output connector or the battery
terminals, as there is a possibility of electric shock.
c) Connect or disconnect the battery plug only when the charger output is off.
ALWAYS press the PAUSE pushbutton before unplugging the battery to
prevent arcing or burning.
d) If the battery is unplugged during charging, the charger will indicate “F18”. To
restart the charger, plug in the next battery. Do not connect the next battery
before you see indication “- - - -” or “F18”.
e) Only qualified personnel should operate or service this equipment.
f) De-energize all AC and DC power connections before servicing this unit. If injury
does occur, apply the prescribed treatment for electrical shock and obtain
medical attention immediately.
g) The charger is NOT for outdoor use. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
h) This charger is factory set to charge lead-acid batteries only. The
operating
environment should not contain any materials that may cause corrosion or
contamination that would degrade the performance of a charger.
i) Do not operate this unit if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged. Take it to a qualified GNB Industrial Power Motive Power
service center.
j) Do not disassemble the charger. Have the charger examined by an GNB
Industrial Power Motive Power service representative or local qualified service
facility. Incorrect re-assembly of the charger may result in an explosion, electric
shock or fire.
k) The charger profile is set at the factory for a charger DC cable length of 9 ft and a
battery DC cable length of 25 in. If DC cable lengths are adjusted, please
contact your local GNB Industrial Power Motive Power service representative.