Fiamm Motive Power Life iQ User Manual

Instructions for use Fiamm Motive Power

®

 Life iQ

TM

 Modular

ENGLISH

SafEty INStructIoNS

 aIM of tHIS MaNuaL

This manual  is designed for use by any skilled worker wishing 

to use Fiamm Motive Power

®

 Life iQ

TM

 Modular battery 

chargers for recharging lead/acid vented, (with or without 

electrolyte mixing), valve regulated AGM and gel batteries.

This manual provides details of:

•  The chargers’ functions.

•  Any adjustments required and how to use the chargers.

When producing this manual, EnerSys

®

 has aimed to provide  

its information in as simple and precise a manner as possible 

but cannot assume any responsibility for any misinterpreta-

tion.  The  owner  of  the  equipment  is  required  to  retain  this

manual throughout the equipment’s life and to pass it on to

any purchaser in the event of its resale.

The manufacturer covers the guarantee in accordance with 

the local regulations (contact local sales organization).

Recommended use

This manual should be read through carefully before using 

the  equipment  and  also  read  by  anyone  likely  to  use  the

equipment.

The equipment:

•   Presents no obstacles to the free circulation of air through

the air inlet and outlet but, nevertheless, should be cleaned 

of dust every six months by a qualified person.

•   Must  be  used  in  conformance  with  its  indicated  level  of

protection and never come into contact with water.

•   Must  be  used  within  the  temperature  limits  stated  in  the

technical characteristics.

•   Must not be installed on surfaces subject to vibration (near

to compressors, engines, motors).

•   Must be installed so that the gases from the battery being

charged, do not get sucked into the charger by its fan.

Operator safety

Take  all  necessary  precautions  when  the  equipment  will

be used in areas where there is the possible risk of an 

accident occurring. Ensure appropriate ventilation according to  

standard DIN EN 50272-3 to allow any gases released to 

escape. Never disconnect the battery while it is being charged.

 ELEctrIcaL SafEty

The prevailing safety regulations must be observed. The sys-

tem protection installed on the power supply to the charger 

must  conform  to  the  charger’s  electrical  characteristics.  The

installation of a suitable circuit breaker is recommended. It is 

imperative to ensure that when fuses are being replaced only 

fuses of the specified type and of the correct are used. It is

strictly forbidden to use inappropriate fuses or to short-circuit 

the fuse holders. This equipment conforms to Class 1 safety

standards, which means that the appliance must be earthed 

and requires to be powered from an earthed supply.

Never open the equipment: High voltage could be still present 

even turning off the charger.

Any  adjustment,  maintenance  or  repairs  to  the  equipmen-

while it is open must only be carried out by an appropriately 

skilled person who is aware of the risks involved.

Contact one of the company’s trained technicians if any prob-

lem is encountered when putting the charger into operation.

This equipment has been designed for indoor use. It is only

designed to recharge lead/acid batteries on industrial premises.

When the equipment becomes obsolete, the casings and the

other internal components can be disposed of by specialist 

companies. Local legislation takes precedence over any inst-

ructions in this document and must be scrupulously observed 

(WEEE 2002/96 EC).

EnerSys reserves the right to make any improvements and/or 

modifications to the product described in this manual at any

time and without prior notice and is not obliged under any  

circumstances whatsoever to update the contents of this 

manual nor the equipment concerned.

The equipment’s production number must be supplied when

requiring a service.

If the charger is to be stored before its use, it must be 

kept carefully sealed in its original packaging. It must be 

stored in a clean and dry location at a moderate tempera-

ture  (-20°C  to  +40°C).  Equipment  stored  at  a  temperature  of  

less  than  15°C  must  be  brought  progressively  to  operating  

temperature (over a period of 24 hours) to avoid any risk of  

condensation causing electrical faults (particularly short-

circuits).

 Ec DEcLaratIoN

EnerSys hereby declares that the chargers in the  

Life iQ Modular range covered by this declaration  

conform to the descriptions laid down in European 

Directives:

2004/108/EC:

DIN EN 61000-6-2, DIN EN 61000-6-4: Immunity and emissions

limits for industrial electronics

2006/95/EC:

DIN EN 60950, DIN EN 60335 (Low Voltage Directive)

RoHS 2011/65/EC