Race Energy BCM21 Installation & user manual - Safety And Other
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This user guide contains important safety and
operating instructions for the battery charger.
BATTERY CHARGER PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not expose the battery charger to rain or snow unless it is a sealed model.
2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. Do not disassemble the battery charger; return it to the manufacturer or
an authorized service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Voltages in excess of
350 volts are present inside the charger anytime it is plugged into an AC outlet,
even if it is switched off.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the battery charger from the AC outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk.
5. Never place battery charger directly above battery; gases from battery will
corrode and damage battery charger.
6. Never allow battery acid to drip on the battery charger.
BATTERY SAFETY
1. WARNING — RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
i. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF THE
BATTERY, YOU READ THIS USER GUIDE AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY.
ii. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you
intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these
products and on engine.
2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
i.
Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to
your aid when you work near a battery.
ii.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.
iii. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes
while working near battery.