Operating instructions

FC Operation & Maintenance Guide (20 & 25 Amp)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Stored Energy Systems

(SENS) model battery charger model FC.

Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger,

battery and equipment connected to the battery system.

Before You

Begin

Particular attention should be paid to three types of notices throughout this guide. These are as

follows:

WARNING: is used in this manual to warn of possible personal or property injury

CAUTION: is used in this manual to warn of possible equipment damage

NOTE: is used in this manual to provide advice on how to obtain maximum performance,

reliability or life from components of your system.

WARNING:

Please read

these safety

warnings and

heed them.

Failure to do so

could result in

either severe

personal injury

or equipment

damage.

To reduce the risk of injury, charge only properly sized lead-acid or nickel cadmium batteries. Other

types of batteries or under-sized batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

• Do not install or operate charger if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. Return it to the

factory for repair.

• Install the charger in accordance with all local codes.

• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

• Do not disassemble charger; return to factory when service or repair is required. Incorrect

assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, de-energize and disconnect the AC input and the battery from the

charger before attempting maintenance or cleaning.

• Use of an accessory not recommended or sold by SENS may result in a risk of fire, electric shock

or personal injury.

• During normal operation, batteries may produce explosive hydrogen gas. Never smoke, use an

open flame, or create sparks near the battery or charger.