Optima Digital 400 Guide De L'utilisateur page 4

Important Safety Instructions
6. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps
while charging and recommended rates of charge.
7. Do not use the battery charger unless the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating
of the charger.
8. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by OPTIMA
electric shock, or injury to persons.
9. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
10.Extension cords should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used make sure:
a. Use only a properly wired extension cord in good electrical condition.
b. Use an industrial grade / heavy duty UL or CSA approved extension cord. Check extension
cord before use for damage, bent prongs, and cuts. Replace if damaged. Always make
your extension cord connection on the charger side first. After connecting the extension
cord to the charger proceed to plug the extension cord into a nearby 120 VAC GFCI
protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Below are manufacturer recommendations
for the right size UL or CSA Approved grounded extension cord.
i. Up to 50 feet in length use a 18 AWG extension cord.
ii. 50 to 100 feet in length use a 16 AWG extension cord.
iii. 100 to 150 feet in length use a 14 AWG extension cord.
11.Do not operate charger if any protective AC and DC cable insulation, charging clamps, DC fuse
holders and/or maintainer ring terminals have been damaged or compromised. Return the charger
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for service and repair to OPTIMA immediately.
12.Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, direct hit of force, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way. Return the charger for service and repair to OPTIMA
13.Do not disassemble charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
If service or repair is required please call OPTIMA
(888-8-OPTIMA) between 9am-5pm (CST) Monday through Friday, or via email at
info@optimabatteries.com. Unauthorized attempts to service, repair or modify may result
in a risk of electrical shock, fire or explosion and will void warranty.
14.To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce risk.
15. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
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Important Safety Instructions
16. AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
a. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and protected by
a GFCI outlet.
DANGER
Never alter AC cord or plug provided - If it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
b. This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit.
Digital 400
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