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• Never attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow the battery to return to room tem
perature before connection. Suggested operation range 0 (32) to 50 (104 ) in
ambient temperature.
• Never use BHFB Chargers in or on any boat or watercraft. You must remove the
battery from the boat or watercraft and charge the battery at the properly installed
location of BHFB Chargers.
• Do not install BHFB Charger where it will be exposed to moisture or inclement
weather, or around combustibles like trash, flammable liquids and vapors.
WARNING -- RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
• WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERA
TION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME
BEFORE USING DHC CHARGERS, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
• To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published
by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use
in the vicinity of the battery. Observe cautionary markings on these items.
Personal safety precautions
• Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your
aid when you work near a lead acid battery.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes.
• Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing.
• Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least ten
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
• Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It could
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an
explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches
when working with a lead acid battery. It can produce a short circuit current high
enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un
less they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli
ance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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