Cuidado y MANTENIMIENTO
Almacenamiento
• Almacene la unidad en un lugar limpio, seco, fresco cuando es parado.
• Limpie la cubierta y las cuerdas de la unidad (cuanto sea necesario) con un paño seco (o levemente húmedo). Asegúrese de que la unidad sea totalmente disconnected de la batería y de la fuente de energía antes de limpiar.
• Para mantener la condición de funcionamiento y maximizar la vida de las cuerdas del cargador, arróllelas siempre libremente para el almacenaje. No los prense con una venda apretada.
Accesorios
Los accesorios que se recomiendan para la herramienta están disponibles en su distribuidor local. Si necesita asistencia en relación con los accesorios, por favor contacto fabricante en (877) 571-2391.
ADVERTENCIA: El uso de cualquier accesorio no recomendado para el uso con esta aplicación podía ser peligroso.
INFORMACIÓN DE SERVICIO
Si usted necesita asesoramiento técnico, reparación, o una verdadera fábrica piezas de recambio, contacto con el fabricante en (877) 571-2391.
Una garantía limitada del año
El fabricante garantiza este producto contra defectos en materiales y mano de obra durante un período de UN (1) AÑO desde la fecha de compra por el usuario final comprador (“período de Garantía”).
Si hay un defecto y una reclamación válida es recibido dentro del periodo de garantía, el producto defectuoso puede ser reemplazado o reparado en las siguientes maneras: (1) Devolver el producto al minorista donde producto fue comprado por un intercambio (siempre que la tienda es una participación minorista). Regresa al minorista debe hacerse dentro del plazo del
minorista, política de retorno de intercambios sólo (generalmente de 30 a 90 días después de la venta). Prueba de compra puede ser necesaria. Por favor consulte con el minorista para su regreso específicas política sobre rendimientos que están fuera del plazo establecido para el intercambio. (2) Devolver el producto al fabricante de reparación o sustitución de fabricante, opción. Prueba de compra puede ser requerida por el fabricante.
Esta garantía no se aplicará a los accesorios, bulbos, fusibles y baterías; defectos resultantes de desgaste normal; accidentes; daños y perjuicios sufridos durante el envío; alteraciones; el uso no autorizado o reparación; abandono; mal uso; abuso; y no seguir las instrucciones de cuidado y mantenimiento del producto.
Esta garantía le da, el original comprador minorista, determinados derechos jurídicos y puede tener otros derechos que varían de estado a estado o provincia a provincia. Este producto no está destinado para uso comercial.
Termine por favor la tarjeta de registro del producto y vuelva en el plazo de 30 días de la compra del producto a: Baccus Global LLC, 595 S. Federal Highway, Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Baccus Global LLC, discado gratuito: (877) 571-2391.
ESPECIFICACIONES
Entrada: |
120 VCA, 60 Hz, 650 vatios |
Output: |
6 VCC/12VCC/24VCC, 20A |
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36VCC, 12A |
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48VCC, 10A |
Importados por
Baccus Global LLC
595 S. Federal Highway, Suite 210
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(877) 571-2391
RD011411
GBCPRO
Vehicle and Golf Cart Battery Charger
INstruction Manual
CARGADOR DE BATERIA PARAVEHICULOSY CARROS DE GOLF
manual de instrucción
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Español |
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SAVE THIS INSTUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. CONSERVE ESTE MANUAL PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS.
© 2010 Baccus Global LLC Boca Raton, FL 33432
Customer Service: (877) 571-2391
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Features
Battery clamps storage compartment
3-Character Digital Display
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CART CONNECTOR OR |
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Float Charge |
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Charge Button |
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AC Cord storage compartment
120 Volt AC Plug
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ROUND CART |
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all instructions before operating battery charger. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
safety guidelines / definitions
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Manufacturer strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.
Important Safety INSTRUCTIONS
• This unit was designed for household use only.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t use battery chargers in damp or wet locations.
• Keep children away. Keep away from children. This is not a toy!
• Store indoors. When not in use, battery chargers should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up places – out of reach of children.
• Unplug the battery charger when not in use.
• Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Take to a qualified technician for replacement of worn or defective parts immediately.
• Read and understand this instruction manual before using this unit.
• FIRST AID – SKIN: If battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
EYES: If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately, for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
Specific safety instructions for Power Cords
• Don’t abuse cord. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Pull cord by plug rather than cord when unplugging the unit.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
Extension cords
WARNING: An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord is used, make sure that the pins of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those in the charger.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
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Power Cord Safety
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in the illustration below. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER: Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet– make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.
Specific safety instructions for Battery Chargers
DANGER: To avoid the risk of explosion and serious injury, NEVER connect this battery charger to a bank of batteries with cells or batteries of different voltages. ALL batteries within a bank of batteries to be charged must be the same voltage.
WARNING: BURST HAZARD: Do not use the unit for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage property. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• Do not expose charger or components to water or any other liquid; or use charger in the rain or snow.
• Never immerse the battery charger in water or any other liquid, or use when wet.
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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 using the battery charger you read this manual and follow instructions exactly.
• To reduce the 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. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
• This equipment employs parts (switches, relays, etc.) that produce arcs or sparks. Therefore, if used in a garage or enclosed area, the unit MUST be placed not less than 18 inches above the floor.
• THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY ADULTS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE:
• Do not operate near flammable materials, fumes or gases.
• Do not expose to extreme heat or flames.
Any of these actions may cause serious electrical damage and/or a fire.
CAUTION: TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE: Never use the battery clamps for charging 36V or 48V batteries. Battery Clamps are for use in 6V, 12V and 24V batteries; and 8V batteries in a battery group totaling 24V* only. Use the O-ring or quick connectors for 36 and 48 volt batteries or battery groups. *Not for use on individual 8V batteries.
• Use of accessories and attachments: The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended by manufacturer for use with this battery charger could be hazardous.
• Stay alert. Use common sense. Do not operate battery charger when you are tired.
• Check for damaged parts. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual before further use.
• Do not operate the battery charger near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Switches and relays may spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY.
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is charged. Before charging, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
• Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating; or attempt to operate the vehicle while the battery is charging.
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
• When working with lead acid batteries, always make sure immediate assistance is available in case of accident or emergency.
• Always have protective eyewear when using this product: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns. Be aware of first aid procedures in case of accidental contact with battery acid.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of vehicle battery, engine or battery charger.
• 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 similar metal object, to skin causing a severe burn.
• Never allow battery acid to come in contact with this unit.
• Do not operate this unit in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any way.
• Always turn the battery charger off by unplugging it when not in use.
• Do not open the BATTERY CHARGER — there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the battery charger will void manufacturer’s warranty.
• Operate battery charger only as described in this Instruction Manual.
• Check battery charger and components periodically for wear and tear. Return to manufacturer for replacement of worn or defective parts immediately.
Preparing to Charge
1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
2. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
3. Clean battery terminals, taking care to avoid getting corrosive material in eyes.
4. 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 (maintenance free), carefully follow manufacturer's charging instructions.
5. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge.
Charger Location
• Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit.
•Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
•Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery.
•Never operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
•Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore.
•Do not set a battery on top of charger.
Connection Precautions
• Connect and disconnect O-ring or output clamps only after removing AC cord from electric outlet.
• Never allow clamps to touch each other.
• Attach clamps to battery and chassis as indicated in “Battery Installed in Vehicle” steps 5 and 6, or in “Battery Outside of Vehicle” steps 2 to 5.
Follow these steps when the battery is installed in a vehicle
WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause an explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near the battery:
1. Position AC and clamp cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part. 2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post. 4. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most
vehicles), see 5. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see 6.
5. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp or O-ring from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp or O-ring to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp or O-ring from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp or O-ring to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
7. When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.
8. Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.
9. See operating instructions for length of charge information.
Follow these steps when the battery has been removed from a vehicle
WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause an explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near the battery:
1. Check polarity of battery posts. The Positive post (marked POS,P +) usually has a larger diameter than the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N, –).
2. Attach a 24-inch (minimum length) AWG #6 insulated battery cable to the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N, –). 3. Connect the Positive (RED) battery clamp or O-ring to the Positive battery post (marked POS, P, + or red).
4. Stand as far back from the battery as possible, and do not face battery when making final connection.
5. Carefully connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp or O-ring to the free end of the battery cable connected to the negative terminal.
6. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
Note: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specifically designed for marine use. This unit is NOT designed for such use.
Save These INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• Follow these instructions and those published by the manufacturer of any engine you intend to use with this battery charger. Review cautionary markings on the battery charger and engine.
• This unit is not intended for use on individual 8V batteries; only on 8V batteries in battery groups of 24V and 48V.
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new Vehicle and Golf Cart Battery Charger. Read this Instruction Manual and follow the instructions carefully before using your new battery charger.
Function Buttons
BATTERY TYPE: Allows the user to select Wet, Gel or AGM type of battery for an efficient and safe charge. Most automotive batteries are Wet batteries. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s specifications for battery type.
RAPID CHARGE: Automatically adjusts the charge current to allow a quick battery charge. MAINTENANCE CHARGE: Automatically adjusts the charge current to 2A to extend the life of the battery. BATTERY VOLTAGE: Allows the user to perform a quick check of the battery voltage.
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3-Character Digital Display
The large three-character digital display on the upper portion of the control panel indicates the various conditions and/or status codes. The Status Codes are described in the following chart and on the bottom of the charger.
AC POWER INDICATOR: When connected to an AC outlet, digital display shows circulating pattern to indicate the charger is properly plugged in. Disconnect charger after use.
FAULT CODES
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CHARGER STANDBY |
FUL |
BATTERY FULLY CHARGED |
Control Panel LED indicators
Battery Voltage Indicator: The appropriate LED lights when the battery voltage is automatically detected. Show Voltage Indicator lights when battery voltage is displayed.
Float Charge Indicator lights when automatic charge monitoring is active. This feature monitors the battery voltage as it naturally discharges and returns to maintenance charge to keep the battery charged over long periods of non-use. If there is any loss of power to the charger during this process, the charger will automatically return to the default settings once power is restored. The default battery selector type would be “GEL”.
Operating Instructions
DANGER: To avoid the risk of explosion and serious injury, NEVER connect this battery charger to a bank of batteries with cells or batteries of different voltages. ALL batteries within a bank of batteries to be charged must be the same voltage.
warning: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• Always disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet first before disconnecting the charger from the battery to be charged.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when connecting battery cables or other electrical wiring. Do not allow a positive wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine, or any other metal component.
• NEVER use the battery clamps for charging 36V or 48V batteries. Use the O-Ring for 36 and 48 volt applications.
• Ensure that all installation, operating instructions and safety precautions are understood and always carefully followed by the steps outlined in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” section at the front of this manual.
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery, position AC and DC cords away from hood, door, or moving engine parts.
Charging the Battery with O-Ring or Battery Clamps
Charging General Vehicles and Boats
1. Insert either the O-Ring or battery clamps into the unit’s charger connector, then plug the unit’s 120 volt power plug into a functioning AC outlet. The digital display will show the following red circulating pattern that loops clockwise to indicate the charger is properly plugged in: 
Connect the O-Ring or battery clamps as described in the following steps.
2. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post. 3. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most
vehicles), see 4. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see 5.
4. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp or O-Ring from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp or O-Ring to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
5. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp O-Ring from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp or O-Ring to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6. When the charger is properly connected to the battery, the unit will automatically detect the battery voltage (6V, 12V, 24V, 32V or 48V) and the appropriate battery voltage indicator LED will light. The 3-character digital display will show “000” to indicate the charger is in standby mode (described at the end of this section) and is ready to use.
000
Note: The unit may take several seconds to detect the battery voltage and during this period, pressing any buttons will have no effect.
“000” displays before proceeding to the next step.
7. Press the battery type selector button until the desired battery type LED lights. A beep will sound for each press of the button.
Notes:
Make this selection BEFORE proceeding to the next step, as battery type cannot be selected once charging has begun.
8. Press the rapid charge button or maintenance charge button to start the charging process. A beep will sound. The digital display will flash few times and will show the output current that is charging the battery.
Notes: If the digital display shows “F02”, the connection to the battery terminals is bad. Follow the steps outlined in “Important Safety Instructions” at the front of this manual to disconnect, clean battery terminals, then reconnect.
If the digital display shows “F06”, the RED (POSITIVE) and BLACK (NEGATIVE) clamps or O-rings are incorrectly connected to battery terminals. The unit will sound a continuous alarm until the clamps or O-rings are disconnected. Follow the steps outlined in “Important Safety Instructions” at the front of this manual to disconnect, then reconnect in correct polarity.
The unit will automatically adjust the output current.
If the battery is already charged to nearly full capacity, the unit’s output current may be reduced by a few amperes, despite the unit rating.
Once the unit is in rapid charge mode, maintenance charging mode can be alternatively selected by pressing the maintenance charge button. Refer to the section of “Battery Maintenance Charging” section for further information.
9. When the charging is complete, the 3-character digital display will display “FUL”.
FUL
Once “FUL” is displayed the charger may switch to another voltage, for instance from 6 to 12 volts or 36 to 48 volts, and charge at 2 amps for a short period, then return to the correct battery voltage and display “FUL” again. This is normal, as the unit’s microprocessor ensures the battery voltage detection was accurate.
IMPORTANT: Once the battery is fully charged, the unit will NOT automatically shut off. The unit will continue monitoring the battery voltage. When the battery voltage drops below a predetermined value, the charger will automatically go into float charging mode and the float charge indicator will light. This feature is ideal for maintaining a fully charged battery over long periods non-use.
Note: If there is any loss of power to the unit during the charging process, the unit will automatically return to the default settings when power is restored. The battery type would be “GEL.”You must stop the charging process and use the battery type selector button to re-select the battery type if you are
charging a wet or AGM battery.
10. To end the charging function: If you pressed the rapid charge button to initiate the charging process, then press the rapid charge button again to stop charging. Alternately, if you pressed the maintenance charge button to initiate the charging process, then press the maintenance button again to stop charging. A beep will sound. The 3-character digital display will show “000” to indicate the charger is back in standby mode.
11. To turn the unit OFF, follow the steps for disconnecting the unit outlined in “Important Safety Instructions” at the front of this manual to disconnect.
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