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Manual: BC-8000
SAFETY NOTES
Your new BC-8000 battery capacity tester/charger/power supply has been designed with operator safety as a function of
its design, construction, and operation. Understanding how to safely operate the BC-8000 is important. Failure to follow
the operation and safety guidelines when using the BC-8000 can result in personal injury to the operator and damage
to the BC-8000. Always review the battery manufacturer’s battery charging and capacity testing guidelines before
charging or testing batteries.
Look for this symbol to identify Safety and Danger precautions. Be Alert- Your safety is
involved! Personal injury or equipment damage can occur if guidelines are not followed.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. CAUTION: Aircraft batteries are certified to have a certain minimum capacity for emergency operations in the
event of an electrical generator system failure. Never “jump start” an aircraft that has a discharged or “dead”
battery.
2. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Do not touch un-insulated portions of the connector or the battery
terminals. A possibility of serious electrical shock exists. Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the battery as
arcing or explosion can occur. Remove conductive jewelry before working around battery, charger, or test
equipment.
3. CAUTION: ELECTRIC BURN HAZARD. Do not wear conductive rings, belt buckles, or other jewelry when working
with batteries, chargers, or test equipment. Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the battery as arcing and
severe burns could occur.
4. WARNING: Batteries on charge or discharge produce hydrogen gas, which can explode if ignited. Do not smoke,
use an open flame, or cause sparking near a battery. Charge, service or test a battery only in a well-ventilated
area. The use of exhaust fans may reduce the risk of explosion.
5. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which will cause burns. DO NOT TOUCH EYES AFTER TOUCHING
BATTERY. Do not get acid in your eyes, or on your skin, or clothing. In the event of acid in the eyes, flush
thoroughly with clean cool water for several minutes. Get professional medical attention. Refer to battery MSDS
for additional information.
6. WARNING: Wear proper eye, face and hand protection at all times when working with batteries. Know the
location and use of emergency eyewash and shower nearest the battery charging area.
7. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the connector, arc burns, or explosion, batteries should never be connected or
disconnected while being charged or discharged. Batteries must be connected or disconnected only when the
circuit is open. Insure the aircraft battery switch, external power source, or the charger/analyzer is in the “OFF”
position before connecting or disconnecting the battery. Battery terminal protectors should be installed
whenever the battery is not connected in the aircraft or to the test equipment.