Installation Manual Owner manual

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Design the battery enclosure to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas in “pockets”
at the top of the enclosure. Vent the battery compartment from the highest point to the outside. A
sloped lid can also be used to direct the ow of hydrogen to the vent opening.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid, lead antimony, lead calcium, gel cell or
absorbed glass mat type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal
injury and damage. Never charge a frozen battery.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
• Someoneshouldbewithinrangeofyourvoicetocometoyouraidifneeded.
• Keepplentyoffreshwaterandsoapnearbyincasebatteryacidcontactsskin,clothing,oreyes.
• Wearcompleteeyeprotection.Avoidtouchingeyeswhileworkingnearbatteries.Washyourhands
with soap and warm water when done.
• Ifbatteryacidcontactsskinorclothing,washimmediatelywithsoapandwater.Ifacidentersan
eye, ood the eye with cool running water at once for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention
immediately following.
• Bakingsodaneutralizesleadacidbatteryelectrolyte.Keepasupplyonhandintheareaofthe
batteries.
• NEVERsmokeorallowasparkorameinvicinityofabatteryorgenerator.
• Beextracautioustoreducetheriskofdroppingametaltoolontobatteries.Itcouldshort-circuitthe
batteries or other electrical parts which can result in re or explosion.
• Removepersonalmetalitemssuchasrings,bracelets,necklaces,andwatcheswhenworkingwith
a battery or other electrical current. A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to
weld a ring or the like to metal, causing severe burns.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD. WORKING NEAR LEAD ACID BATTERIES CAN BE
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION.