1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
General
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for marine unit MultiPlus.
CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only VRLA or Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the marine unit manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Do not disassemble marine unit; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug marine unit from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
Warning
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any unit you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
PERSONAL 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 clothing protection. 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 10 min and get medical attention immediately.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
If necessary to remove battery from vessel, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vessels are off, so as not to cause an arc.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
MARINE UNIT LOCATION
Locate marine unit away from battery in a separate, well ventilated compartment.
Never place marine unit directly above battery; gases from battery will corrode and damage marine unit.
Never allow battery acid to drip on marine unit when reading gravity or filling battery.
Do not operate marine unit in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Connect and disconnect DC output connections only after setting any marine unit switches to off position and removing AC cord from electric outlet or opening AC disconnect.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO CHARGER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS (33CFR183, SUB PART I).
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This marine unit should be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor should be run with circuit conductors and connected to equipment-grounding terminal or lead on unit. Connections to unit should comply with all local codes and ordinances.
Please familiarize yourself with the safety features and instructions by first reading the documentation supplied with this product before using the equipment. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment must be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was designed.
Warning
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
The product is used in conjunction with a permanent energy source (battery). Input and/or output terminals may still be dangerously energized, even when the equipment is switched off. Always switch off the AC supply and the battery before carrying out maintenance or servicing the product.
The product has no internal user-serviceable components. Do not remove the front plate or operate the product if any panels have been removed. All servicing must be undertaken by qualified personnel.
Never use the product where there is a risk of gas or dust explosions. Consult the battery manufacturer's information to ascertain that the product is intended for use in conjunction with the battery. Always comply with the battery manufacturer's safety instructions.
Never try to charge non-rechargeable - or frozen batteries.
The converter/inverter is intended to recharge batteries. The battery that is connected to this product is only suitable if it complies with the given battery standard for that battery type and is provided with a battery management system that will monitor and control the electrical and thermal health of the battery during charging. When installing this converter/inverter, the battery is to be verified as in compliance with the applicable battery standard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
Warning
Do not lift heavy loads without assistance.
Installation
Read the installation instructions in the installation manual before installing the equipment.
This is a Safety Class I product (supplied with a protective grounding terminal). Uninterruptible protective grounding must be provided at the AC input and/or output terminals. Alternatively, the grounding point located externally on the product may be used. Whenever it is likely that the grounding protection has been damaged, the product must be turned off and secured against unintended operation; please contact qualified service staff.
Ensure that the DC and AC input cables are fused or fitted with circuit breakers.
Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct ambient conditions. Never operate the product in a wet or dusty environment. Ensure there is adequate free space for ventilation around the product and check that the ventilation vents are not blocked.
Ensure that the required system voltage does not exceed the product's capacity.
Transport and Storage
Ensure that the mains power and battery leads have been disconnected before storing or transporting the product.
No liability can be accepted for any transport damage if the equipment is shipped in non-original packaging.
Store the product in a dry environment; the storage temperature must be between -40°C and 70°C.
Consult the battery manufacturer's manual in respect of transport, storage, charging, recharging and disposal of the battery.