Safety - Hella 8ES 004 417-251 Bedienungsanleitung

11. SAFETY

• T he charger is designed for charging 12V or 24V lead-acid batteries. Do not use the charger for any other
purpose.
• Check the charger cables prior to use. Ensure that no cracks have occurred in the cables or in the bend
protection. A charger with damaged cables must not be used. A damaged cable must be replaced.
Never charge a damaged battery.
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Never charge a frozen battery.
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• Never place the charger on top of the battery when charging.
• Always provide for proper ventilation during charging.
• Avoid covering the charger.
• A battery being charged could emit explosive gasses. Prevent sparks close to the battery. When batteries are
reaching the end of their lifecycle internal sparks may occur.
• All batteries fail sooner or later. A battery that fails during charging is normally taken care of by the chargers
advanced control, but some rare errors in the battery could still exist. Don't leave any battery during charging
unattended for a longer period of time.
• Ensure that the cabling does not jam or comes into contact with hot surfaces or sharp edges.
• battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid comes into contact with skin or eyes, seek
immediate medical advice.
• Always check that the charger has switched to STEP 7 before leaving the charger unattended and connected for
long periods. if the charger has not switched to STEP 7 within 55 hours, this is an indication of an error. manually
disconnect the charger.
• batteries consume water during use and charging. For batteries where water can be added, the water level
should be checked regularly. if the water level is low add distilled water.
• This appliance is not designed for use by young children or people who cannot read or understand the manual
unless they are under the supervision of a responsible person to ensure that they can use the battery charger
safely. Store and use the battery charger out of the reach of children, and ensure that children cannot play with the
charger.
• Connection to the mains supply must be in accordance with the national regulations for electrical installations.
• The charger must only be connected to an earthed socket outlet.
• The charger is designed for indoor use. Do not expose to rain or snow.
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