Exide Technologies GB4128 - Manual (Page 4)

Ferro Magnetics Corporation, St. Louis, MO
1. INSTALLATION
1.1. RECEIVING
Immediately upon receipt of the charger, check it against the shipping invoice to ensure the shipment is
complete and undamaged.
Examine the outsid e of the packing for signs of rou gh handling before accepting the cha rger from the
carrier. If there is evid ence of damag e, the recei pt sho uld be signed, an d b oth copi es (carrier's an d
receiving copies) marked "Shipment Received Damaged". The carri er's representative should be called
immediately and asked to make a "Carrier's Damage Report". If concealed damage is later detected, the
carrier should be calle d and requested to make a "Carrie r's Inspection for Concealed Damage Report".
After inspection by the carrier, arrangements should be made with the charger representative to have the
charger repaired before placing it in service. When contacting your charger representative for assistance
on a damage claim or shi pment error, provide the Model, and Serial Number of the charger, and a full
description of the damage or error. It i s good practice to move the charger to the installation site before
uncrating. When using bars, hammers, etc. for uncrating, use care to avoid damage to the charger .
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, install the battery charger on a non-combustible surface
such as concrete, stone, brick, or steel. DO NOT operate the charger on its shipping skid
materials.
1.2. LOCATION
For the best operating conditions and longest life, take care in selecting an installation site. Avoid
locations exposed to high humidity, temperature extremes or dust. Moisture condensing on machine parts
and electrical components can cause corrosion, which seriously affects operation, efficiency and life. All
units are designed for floor mounting. Standard cases may be stack-mounted if required, up to 2 high. If
so, optional stacking brackets are required and available as an option. See section 3.0 for more details.
Dust and dirt will also decrease heat radiation from heat-generating components, such as transformers
and diodes. This will result in higher operating temperatures and shorter life. Adequate air circulation is
needed at all times in order to ensure proper operation. Provide a minimum of 6 inches of free air space
at the sides and rear of the charger. The front of the charger must remain unobstructed for serviceability.