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Important safety instruction. Keep these instructions. This manual contains
important instructions for the safety of the user and operation of the device.
GENERAL WARNINGS
1) Before each use of the battery charger the instructions set out below must be carefully read and
abided by.
2) The failure to follow these instructions and /or errors in installing or using the battery charger,
could lead to endangering the operator and /or damaging the device, voiding the manufacturer's
guarantee.
3) The battery charger cannot be used as a component in systems which provide life support and/or
medical devices, without explicit written authorisation from S.P.E. ELETTRONICA INDUSTRIALE.
4) The battery charger must not be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental
capabilities or with lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are properly supervised and
instructed by a person responsible for their safety.
CHILDREN
5) The battery charger must not be used by children. The battery charger is not a toy and must not
be treated as such.
WHERE TO INSTALL
6) Never place the battery charger in the immediate vicinity of the battery in order to prevent gases
produced and/or emitted by the actual battery during charging corroding and/or damaging the
battery charger. Place the battery charger as far away from the battery as the length of cables
permits.
7) Do not install the battery charger in a closed space or in such a way as to somehow prevent
ventilation. For units equipped with fans, at least 30 mm clearance must be left around the vents. In
order to facilitate the heat exchange of the battery charger it must be positioned vertically,
exploiting the fixture holes (where provided).
8) Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
9) Do not expose the battery charger to rain, water splashes or steam.
10) Do not install the battery charger in caravans and / or similar vehicles.
11) Do not install the battery charger near any heat sources or in areas with high concentrations of
dust.
12) Do not install the battery charger near any potential sources of flammable material, for example
methane gas pipes or fuel depots (petrol, kerosene, ...).
13) Do not place and/or fit the battery charger onto surfaces manufactured out of combustible
materials, like wooden shelves or walls.
BATTERIES
14) Follow the specific safety instructions provided by the battery manufacturer carefully, for
example, whether or not to remove cell caps during charging and the recommended charge
rates.
15) Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous, as batteries generate explosives
gases during charging. Therefore smoking and/or generating open flames and/or sparks must be
avoided.
16) Never charge a frozen battery.
17) Batteries must be charged in specific, well-ventilated areas.
18) In order to reduce risk of injury only charge Lead–Acid, GEL or AGM type, Lithium Polymer or
Lithium Ion batteries. Do not charge other types of rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries as
they could explode causing damage and/or injury.
FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
19) In order to charge Lithium Polymer and Lithium Ion batteries, a BMS (Battery Management
System) must always be used, comprising an active and passive safety system, in compliance with
safety regulations in force.
20) The possibility of the BMS acting directly on the battery charger operation during cell balancing
phases rules out, for any reason whatsoever, that the battery charger is held directly responsible
should damage caused to the battery, or even a fire or an explosion, be due to an error in the BMS
software.
21) The faculty offered by the materials produced by S.P.E. ELETTRONICA INDUSTRIALE to select
different levels of voltage for charging, is entrusted to the control and supervision of the end user
and S.P.E. ELETTRONICA INDUSTRIALE is not liable for any consequences resulting from the selection
of the incorrect level of voltage. If in doubt, the user should ask a qualified professional for
clarification.
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