ProMariner Digital Mobile Charge Battery - Manual (Page 5)

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Personal Safety Precautions
1. Someone should be within the range of your voice or close enough to come to
your aid when installing this product or working near lead acid batteries.
2. Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes while
working on or with batteries. Have plenty of soap and water nearby in case of battery
acid comes in contact with skin, clothing or eyes.
3. If battery acid comes in contact with skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
and water. If acid enters the eye (s) flood eye (s) with running water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
4. Never smoke or allow a spark or a flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
5. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. It may
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts that may cause an explosion.
6. Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches and
jewelry when working near a battery. A battery can produce a short circuit high enough
to weld a ring or any metal, causing serious burns.
Installation Warnings-
Set the unit as you would any other high power battery charger; fit it near the batteries in a cool, dry and
well-ventilated space to ensure the unit has the ability to dissipate the heat it will generate. Do not place
directly above or below the batteries.
WARNING: Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards-
On Board Solutions and ProMariner recommend all wiring is done by qualified personnel. Disconnect all
power sources to prevent accidental shock. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all
the applicable installation codes and regulations.
WARNING: Fire Hazard-
Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install this equipment in a compartment with
limited airflow; Overheating may result.
WARNING: Low Voltage - Electrical burn and spark hazard. Disconnect battery power before servicing.
WARNING:
Be sure the area around the charger and batteries is well ventilated while the batteries
are being charged.
WARNING: Add distilled water in each cell until electrolyte reaches levels specified by the battery
manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gases from cells. Do not overfill. Always carefully follow
manufacturer's recharging instructions.
WARNING: Study all manufacturer’s specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell
caps while charging, in addition to rates of charge.
WARNING: Clean battery terminals with full eye protection to prevent corrosion from coming in
contact with eyes.
WARNING: If necessary to remove a battery from this charger, always remove grounded terminal
from battery first. Make sure all accessories are off, as to not cause an arc.