SC Series User Manual

7. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for the marine application

based on the standard code of UL 458

SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and operating procedures.

1. CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only AGM, GEL, Lithium battery, Lead-acid type

rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and

damage.

2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the marine unit manufacturer

may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

4. Do not disassemble marine unit; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is

required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

5. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug marine unit from outlet before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

6. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

 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 THE

UNIT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

 To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those

published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any unit you intend to use in

vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.

7. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

 Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid

when you work near a lead-acid battery.

 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing,

or eyes.

 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while

working near battery.

 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid

enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 min and get

medical attention immediately.

 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or