Additional Safety Instructions - Surtek CB50 Manual De Usuario Y Garantía

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use the battery charger to charge LEAD-ACID batteries only. Do not attempt to charge
another type of batteries.
2. Operate the battery charger only in dry work areas and temperatures between 10° and
40° C.
3. Keep ventilation slots free.
4. Do not charge two batteries at the same time.
5. Before connecting the charger, check the battery has been electrically disconnected from
the vehicle, and the charger is switch off.
6. Never touch the battery clips together when the charger is energized.
7. Do not attempt to extend the capacity of the equipment using any type of attachment.
8. Connect the clips following the instructions only.
9. An extension cord should not be used unless necessary. Use an improper extension cord
result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure that the pins on plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of the plug on charger.
The table below shows the correct size that should be used depending of the cord length and
the amp capacity indicated on the tool's data plate. If you have doubts, use the next higher cable
gauge. Remember, the smaller the cable gauge, the heavier the cable. Make sure the cord is in
good conditions and it has a ground conductor.
AWG minimum size of cord*
Rated amps
0 - 10A
10 - 13A
13 - 15A
15 - 20A
*(When using 127 V~ only)
**One conductor must be a ground conductor. All the other conductors have the same designation (caliber),
including the ground conductor.
***AWG minimum size of cord
10. WARNING. RISK OF EXPLISIVE GASES
• WORKING NEAR ACID-LEAD BATTERY CHARGERS IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING THEIR NORMAL OPERATION.
• BEFORE USING THE CHARGER. To lessen the risk of a battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any
equipment you will be using near the battery. Check the caution labels of these products
and the engine.
Number of conductors**
3
3
3
3
12
AWG size cord
1,8 - 15 m. >15 m
18 AWG*** 16 AWG
16 AWG 14 AWG
14 AWG 12 AWG
8 AWG 6 AWG