PTO
™
MOD
3
Owner’s Manual
AM-HPTOM3-OM
Rev AB February 2020
3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: THE SHIPPING PALLET MUST BE REMOVED FOR PROPER AND SAFE
OPERATION.
1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Before using the battery charger, read all
instructions,
CAUTIONs
and
WARNINGs
on the battery charger, the battery and the product using the battery.
2. This battery charger is designed to charge flooded and sealed lead-acid batteries. Read and understand all setup
and operating instructions before using the battery charger to prevent damage to the battery and to the charger.
3.
Do not
touch non-insulated parts of the output connector or the battery terminals to prevent electrical shock.
4. During charge, batteries produce hydrogen gas which can explode if ignited. Never smoke, use an open flame, or
create sparks in the vicinity of the battery. Ventilate well when the battery is in an enclosed space.
5.
Do not
connect or disconnect the battery plug while the battery is charging. Doing so will cause arcing and burning
of the connector resulting in charger damage or battery explosion.
6. Lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which causes burns.
Do not
get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. In cases
of contact with eyes, flush immediately with clean water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
7. Only factory qualified personnel can service this equipment. De-energize all AC and DC power connections before
servicing the charger.
8. The charger is
not
for outdoor use.
9. Do not expose the charger to moisture. Operating
conditions
should be 32º to 113º F (0º to 45º C); 0 to 70% relative
humidity.
10. Do not operate the charger if it has been dropped, received a sharp hit, or otherwise damaged in any way.
11. For continued protection and to reduce the risk of fire, install chargers on a floor of non-combustible material such
as stone, brick, or grounded metal.
