Samlexpower SEC-1260A Owner's Manual

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Samlexpower SEC-1260A Owner's Manual Manual pdf 3 page image

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSHazardous conditions may result if the charger is not installed or operated correctly.Please read the following instructions to prevent personal injury or damage to thecharger.BATTERY RELATED• To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those markedon the battery.• Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or theengine.• Charge only Lead Acid type of batteries (Flooded / Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)/ Gel Cell). Do not charge other type of batteries like Nickel Cadmium (NiCad),Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Dry-Cell etc. Other types of batteries mightburst causing personal injury.• Never charge a frozen battery.• Working in the vicinity of Lead Acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generateexplosive gases during normal operation. Take necessary safety precautions wheninstalling the charger near a battery or in a battery compartment (Follow safetyinstructions given by the battery manufacturer).• Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases orfluids from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate the charger asfar away from the battery as DC cables permit. Do not install in the same com-partment as batteries.CHARGER RELATED• Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.Install in a well ventilated, cool, dry place.• The charger must not be operated in a damp or wet environment. When mountingin a boat, make sure it is not subjected to bilge water splash.• Do not block the ventilation openings / openings for the cooling fan. There shouldbe at least 6 inches clearance all around the unit.• Installation and wiring must comply with the local and the national electricalcodes. It is recommended that installation and wiring may be done by a certifiedelectrician.• Wrong installation on a boat may lead to corrosion of the boat. It is recommendedthat installation on the boat must be carried out by a boat electrician.• Disconnect the AC input power to the charger before connecting / disconnectingthe batteries or other DC loads or when working on the charger.• Disconnect the AC input power before changing the setting of the Dip Switches.• The chassis of the charger is connected to the earth ground pin of the power cordplug. Ensure that the earth ground pin of AC receptacle feeding the charger isconnected to earth ground.• Do not use an adapter. If a grounding type of receptacle is not available, do not usethis charger until the proper outlet is installed by a qualified electrician.• Do not operate the charger if the power cord is damaged.Page 2