Lamarche A36F Instructions Manual - page 3
A36F - 3 PHASE - INSTRUCTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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Ø Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to
metal, causing a severe burn.
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Ø NEVER charge a frozen battery.
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Ø If necessary to remove the battery connections, always remove grounded terminal from the battery
first. Make sure all loads are disconnected and unit is off, so as not to cause an arc.
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Ø Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
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Ø When cleaning battery terminals, be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
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Ø Study all the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps
while charging, recommended rates of charge, and maintenance procedures.
UNIT LOCATION
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Ø Never place this unit directly above the battery. Gases from the battery will corrode and damage
equipment.
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Ø Never allow the battery electrolyte to drip on this unit when reading the specific gravity or filling the
battery.
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Ø Do not operate this unit in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
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Ø Do not set a battery on top of this unit.
D.C. CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Connect and disconnect d.c. output cables only after setting all of this unit's switches to off position and
removing a.c. input supply.