Operator`s manual

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Preliminary
Lectro CPR
®
Operator’s Manual
3.1 Safety
CAUTION: Short circuit danger: Do not rest tools or equipment on top of batteries. Do not
allow batteries to become shorted as an explosion may occur causing severe injury. Do not
open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is extremely harmful to skin and eyes. Do not
dispose of batteries in fire as an explosion may occur.
CAUTION: Government regulations may require that batteries be recycled. See your battery
distributor for details on recycling (third-party batteries) or contact Alpha Technologies for re-
cycling CPR battery products.
CAUTION: Batteries shall be 12 Vdc with the same amp-hour rating. Do not mix old and
new batteries; replace batteries as a set using UL recognized batteries.
CAUTION: Servicing of batteries shall be performed or supervised by personnel knowl-
edgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
CAUTION: The following precautions shall be observed when working with batteries:
Follow approved OSHA (or appropriate other) regulations for handling batteries.
Always wear eye protection and a protective vest when working near batteries.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep away all sparks and flames.
Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
Use tools with insulated handles.
Wear rubber gloves and boots.
3.2 Battery installation
Tools required: 10mm Metric socket
Inch-pound torque wrench
Multimeter
3.2.1 Place the batteries in the bottom of the cabinet, negative terminals (-) at the rear
of the cabinet. Refer to Figure 3.3-1 for details.