Samlex America SEC-2425UL - Manuel (Page 4)

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seCtIOn 1 | Important safety Precautions
• Remove metal items like rings, bracelets and watches when working with batteries.
The batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal and thus cause a severe burn.
• If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal from the battery
first. Make sure that all the accessories are off so that you do not cause a spark.
cHARGeR RelAted
• The maximum Ah capacities of the batteries must be limited as follows:
- SEC-1250UL: 500 Ah
- SEC-2425UL: 300 Ah
• 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 mounting
in a boat, make sure it is not subjected to bilge water splash.
• Do not block the ventilation openings / openings for the cooling fan. There should
be at least 6 inches clearance all around the unit.
• Installation and wiring must comply with the local and the National Electrical Codes.
It is recommended that installation may be carried out by a certified electrician.
• Wrong installation on a boat may lead to corrosion of the boat. It is recommended
that installation on the boat must be carried out by a boat electrician.
• Disconnect the AC input power to the charger before connecting / disconnecting the
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 cord
plug. Ensure that the earth ground pin of AC receptacle feeding the charger is
connected to earth ground.
• Do not use an adapter. If a grounding type of receptacle is not available, do not use
this charger until proper outlet is installed by a qualified electrician.
• Do not operate the charger if the power cord is damaged.