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ECTIVE DC Series
ECTIVE DC Series
Warnings and Safety Advice
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The electrolyte in the battery corrodes
metal, cotton products and stone
Handle the battery with care
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Only charge, store and use the battery
in an upright position to prevent acid
leakage
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Explosive gases may be produced
during use and discharge of the
battery This can cause an explosion if
the battery is exposed to sparks or
fire Service and use the battery only
in a well-ventilated place and keep the
battery away from sparks and flames
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Keep tools and metal objects away from
the battery terminals to prevent short
circuits
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When moving the battery, avoid any
tension on the connected cables, as this
may damage the cables or terminals
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Do not strike the terminals with a
hammer or other object while installing
the battery
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Handle the battery with care and
avoid hitting it against hard surfaces or
objects
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Do not disassemble or modify the
battery The sulphuric acid and lead
contained in the battery can be harmful
to persons and to the environment
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Do not short-circuit the positive and
negative terminals of the battery or
battery group as this may result in
electric shock, fire or malfunction
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Avoid contact with oil, water or other
chemicals as this may result in electric
shock, fire or malfunction
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When charging, first connect the
terminals of the charger to the battery
before connecting the charger to the
power outlet
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To prevent malfunction and fire hazard,
only connect the battery to a power
source with identical rated voltage
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Do not use the battery directly as an
AC power source This could cause fire,
malfunction or damage to the battery
or other equipment To use the battery
as an AC power source, use appropriate
equipment such as an inverter
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Avoid contact of the sulfuric acid
contained in the battery with skin, eyes
or clothing Avoid spilling acid from the
battery If the acid comes into contact
with skin or eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of clean water and seek
medical attention
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Make sure that the battery is stored in a
cool, dry and clean environment
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Protect the battery from rain and
direct sunlight, corrosive gases, dust
and humidity
These factors shorten the battery life:
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High ambient temperature Avoid
using the battery in temperatures
above 45°C as this may reduce the
battery life Therefore, if possible,
provide a cooler ambient temperature
or reduce the charging current and
voltage if possible
