Battery Tender High Frequency On Board Battery Charger 48V @ 10A (PN 022-0170-1) User Instructions - Manual

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Deltona Transformer Corporation
High Frequency SMT Golf Car Chargers
Battery Tender Battery Charger® Models:
12 Volt 20 Amp, 24 Volt 20 Amp, 36 Volt 15 Amp, 48 Volt 10 Amp
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions for the Battery Tender Battery
Charger® High Frequency SMT Golf Car Chargers. CAREFULLY
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THESE BATTERY
CHARGERS.
WARNING AND CAUTION LABEL DEFINITIONS:
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that if not avoided, may result in property damage.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Always wash your hands
after handling these devices.
WARNING
Do not operate the battery charger with damaged AC power cords or
plugs or DC output cords or accessories – Replace damaged AC & DC
cords or accessories before using the charger. Replacement items can
be purchased from authorized Deltran charger product dealers.
CAUTION
WORKING WITH LEAD ACID BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGERS:
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All lead acid batteries have the potential to emit gasses that may combine into
a combustible or explosive mixture. In many cases, it is possible that lead acid
batteries will emit these gasses during normal discharge and charging
operations. Because of this potential danger, it is important that you follow the
precautions recommended by both the battery and battery charger
manufacturers before using either one.
USING MANUALS: Study all of the battery manufacturer's precautions and
specific recommendations for safe operation such as not removing cell caps
while charging and the recommended rates of charge (charger output current).
CAUTION
CHARGER VOLTAGE COMPATIBILITY: NEVER use a battery charger
unless the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger.
For example, do not use a 12-volt charger with a 6-volt battery and vice-versa.
CHARGER LOCATION: LOCATE the charger as far away from the battery as
is allowed by the length of the output cable harness. NEVER set the charger
above the battery. NEVER set the charger on a surface constructed from
combustible material. NEVER place the battery, the charger, or any of the
electrical connections between them in an area that is likely to become wet.
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE: Do not expose the battery charger or any of its
electrical connections (either AC or DC) to rain, snow, or extremely high,
condensing humidity.
CHARGER ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments that are not
recommended or sold by the charger manufacturer. To do otherwise may
result in the risk of electric shock, fire, or possibly some other unforeseen
potential personal injury situations.
HANDLING POWER CORDS: When handling electric power cords, always
pull by the plug rather than by the cord. This will reduce the risk of damage to
both the plug and cord, and it will minimize the likelihood of electric shock
resulting from that damage.
LOCATION OF POWER CORDS: Make sure all electric power cords are
located so that they cannot be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
MONITORING SEALED & NON-SEALED BATTERIES: When leaving a
battery charger connected to either a sealed (AGM or GEL) or non-sealed
(flooded battery) for extended periods of time (weeks, months, etc.),
periodically check the battery to see if it is unusually warm. This is an
indication that the battery may have a weak cell and that it could go into a
thermal runaway condition. If the battery releases an excessive amount of gas
or if the battery gets hotter than 130
°F (55°C) during charging, disconnect the
charger and allow the battery to cool. Overheating may result in plate
distortion, internal shorting, drying out or other damage. For flooded batteries,
also check individual cell fluid levels against manufacturer's recommendations
for safe operation.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SPARK & OPEN FLAME: NEVER smoke or allow a source of