Intended Use; Package Contents; Safety Instructions - VOLTCRAFT BC-1000 Mode D'emploi

oPErATING INSTrUcTIoNS
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LEAD-AcID BATTEry PLUG-IN cHArGING UNIT
ITEm No. 1340438
INTENDED USE
The product is designed to charge lead-acid batteries of the types gel-based lead-acid, lead-
acid and AGM with a rated voltage of 12 V and a capacity of 1.2 Ah to 60 Ah. The connection
is via an adaptor cable and alligator clips or a barrel plug connector.
Use the plug-in charger only on standard household AC voltages in the range of 100 to
240 V/AC. The plug-in charger is protected against overload and short-circuit.
For safety and approval reasons (CE), you may not convert and/or alter the product. Do not
connect and charge batteries (zinc-carbon, alkaline, etc.) or other rechargeable battery types
(NiMH, Li-ion, etc.).
If you use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be
damaged. Improper use may also cause risks such as short-circuits, fire, explosion, electric
shocks, etc. Please read the operating instructions carefully and do not discard them. If you
pass the product on to a third party, please hand over these operating instructions as well.
This product complies with the applicable National and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
PAckAGE coNTENTS
• Plug-in charging unit
• Adaptor with alligator clamps
• Barrel plug connector 5.5/2.1 mm
• Operating instructions
SAFETy INSTrUcTIoNS
P lease read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention
to the safety instructions. we do not assume liability for injuries/material
damages resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and the
information in these operating instructions regarding the proper handling of
the product. Furthermore, in such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null
and void.
a) Persons / product
• T his product is not a toy. Devices operated on mains voltage should not be used
by children. Therefore, be especially careful when children are around.
C hildren could attempt to poke objects into the product. Not only does this dam-
age the product, but it also poses an injury hazard as well as a risk of fatal electric
shock!
• T he product is constructed according to Protection Class II. Only a standard
safety mains socket connected to the public supply grid may be used as the volt-
age source.
T he outlet used for the connection must be located in direct proximity to the plug-
in charger and easily accessible.
• T he product must not become damp or wet; it is only intended for use in dry,
indoor locations.
• N ever pour any liquids above or next to the product. Do not place containers
containing liquids, such as glasses, vases, etc. on or next to the computer. Liquids
may seep into the casing and thus impair the electrical safety of the device. Fur-
thermore, there is a significant risk of fire or of a lethal electric shock! If any liquid
has still managed to enter the device, immediately turn off the power supply to the
mains socket at which the product is connected (turn off the fuse / circuit breaker /
residual current operated circuit breaker of the associated circuits). Only then can
you unplug the product from the mains socket and contact a specialist. Do not use
the product any longer.
• A void the following unfavourable ambient conditions at the installation point or
during transportation or storage:
- Dampness or excessive humidity
- Extreme cold or heat
- Direct sunlight
- Dust or flammable gases, fumes or solvents
- Strong vibrations
VErSIoN 07/15
- S trong magnetic fields such as those found in the vicinity of machinery or
loudspeakers
• D o not operate the device in environments where there are high levels of dust,
flammable gases, vapours or solvents. There is a danger of fire and explosion!
• E nsure that the rechargeable battery is adequately ventilated at the place of set-
up. The plug-in charger has to be set up/installed where good circulation of air is
possible. Never cover the plug-in charger and the battery.
• N ever insert objects into any openings of the housing; lethal hazard due to electric
shock!
• C ondensation may form when the product is brought from a cold room into a
warm one. Wait until the product has reached room temperature before con-
necting it to the mains voltage and switching it on. This may take several hours.
Otherwise, this may not only destroy the product, but there is also the risk of a
life-threatening electric shock!
• N ever touch the product when your hands are wet. Otherwise, there is the risk of
a fatal electric shock!
• T he plug-in charger and the charging cable must not get pinched or damaged by
contact with sharp edges.
• D o not use the product if it is damaged. There is a risk of a life-threatening electric
shock!
Safe operation can no longer be assumed if:
- the product shows visible signs of damage
- t he product does not work at all or works poorly (leaking smoke or a smell of
burning, audible cracking noises, discolouration to the product or the adjacent
surfaces)
- the product was stored under unfavourable conditions
- it was exposed to heavy loads during transport
• I f the product is damaged, do not touch it; there is a danger to life from electric
shock! First, turn off the mains voltage to all poles of the mains socket to which
the product is connected (e.g. switch off at the corresponding circuit breaker
or remove the safety fuse, then turn off at the ELCB). You can then unplug the
plug-in charger from the mains socket. Discontinue use of the product, take it to a
specialised workshop or dispose of in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Use the product only in a temperate climate; do not use in tropical climate.
• D o not leave packaging material carelessly lying around. It may become a dan-
gerous plaything for children.
• A lso observe the safety and operating instructions of any other accumulators
intended to be connected to this product.
• P ay attention to the charging instructions of the respective battery manufacturer
before charging the batteries.
• I mproper handling (incorrect rechargeable battery type, wrong voltage range or
incorrect polarity) can lead to overloading or destruction of the accumulator. In the
worst case, the accumulator can explode and thereby may cause serious dam-
age.
• K eep transmitting devices (mobile phones, transmitting systems for model mak-
ing, etc.) away from the charger as the radiation emitted by the transmitter can
interfere with charging and possibly ruin the charger and thus the accumulator.
• D o not leave chargers and the connected accumulators unattended when in
operation.
b) other information
• I f you have doubts about how the product should be operated, or about safety or
the connection, consult an expert.
• M aintenance, adjustment and repair work may be carried out only by an expert or
a specialist workshop.
I f in doubt about how to connect the device correctly, or should any questions
arise that are not answered in these operating instructions, please contact our
technical service or another specialist.