Teledyne 965 Five-Station, ISCO 965 Installation And Operation Manual

Model 965 Five-Station

Battery Charger

Installation and Operation Guide

Part #60-3003-542
Copyright © 2001. All rights reserved, Teledyne Isco, Inc.
Revision C, April 15, 2011

Foreword

This instruction manual is designed to help you gain a thorough understanding of the
operation of the equipment. Teledyne Isco recommends that you read this manual
completely before placing the equipment in service.

Although Teledyne Isco designs reliability into all equipment, there is always the possi­bility of a malfunction. This manual may help in diagnosing and repairing the malfunc­tion.

If the problem persists, call or e-mail the Teledyne Isco Technical Service Department
for assistance. Simple difficulties can often be diagnosed over the phone.

If it is necessary to return the equipment to the factory for service, please follow the
shipping instructions provided by the Customer Service Department, including the
use of the Return Authorization Number specified. Be sure to include a note
describing the malfunction. This will aid in the prompt repair and return of the
equipment.

Teledyne Isco welcomes suggestions that would improve the information presented in
this manual or enhance the operation of the equipment itself.

Teledyne Isco is continually improving its products and reserves the right to
change product specifications, replacement parts, schematics, and instruc­tions without notice.

Customer Service

Phone: [phone] (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Phone: [phone] (Analytical)

Email: [e-mail]

Return equipment to: 4700 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68504-1398

Other Correspondence

Mail to: P.O. Box 82531, Lincoln, NE 68501-2531

Email: [e-mail]

Web site: www.isco.com

Contact Information

[phone] (Outside North America)

[phone] (Samplers and Flow Meters)

Revised March 17, 2009

Five-Station Battery Charger

Safety

Five-Station Battery Charger

Safety

Safety

965 Five-Station Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains

important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model 965.

2. Before using this battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery
charger, battery, and product using battery.

3.

CAUTION — To reduce risk of injury, charge only Isco type rechargeable batteries.

Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

4. The Model 965 is for
snow.

5. Use of attachments or appliances with this unit that are not sold or recommended by Isco may
result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

6. To reduce the risk of damage to the Model 965 cord and plug, always grasp the plug when dis­connecting the unit, rather than pulling on the cord.

7. When the Model 965 is in use, make sure the cord is located so it will not be crushed, stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

8. Do not use an extension cord with the Model 965 charger unless it is absolutely necessary. Use
of an improper extension cord could result in the risk of fire or electric shock. If you must use an
extension cord, please make sure of the following:

a. The pins on the extension cord plugs are the same size, number, and shape as those of the

plug on the charger.

b. The extension cord is properly wired and is in good mechanical and electrical condition (no

frayed wires or exposed connections, and firm retention of the plug when inserted).

c. The wire size of the extension cord is adequate for the AC ampere rating of the charger as

specified below:

9. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. Replace them immediately.

10. Do not operate the charger if it has been dropped, has received a sharp blow, or has been other­wise damaged in any ay. Return the unit to Isco for proper repairs.

11. Do not disassemble the Model 965 charger unless you are skilled in the diagnosis and repair of
electronic circuitry. Return it to Isco or take it to a qualified service person for repair if this is
needed. Improperly made repairs will voice repair if this is needed. Improperly made repairs
will void the warranty, and could result in shock or fire hazard.

12. The reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the Model 965 charger from AC power before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.

13. Do not attempt to disassemble or troubleshoot the Model 965 Five-Station Battery Charger
unless you are skilled in the diagnosis and repair of electronic circuitry. Hazardous voltages are
present inside the charger and you could be killed or seriously injured if you come into contact
with them. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.

14. Make sure the VOLTAGE SELECTION switch on the rear panel and the BATTERY SELEC­TION switch on the front panel are properly set.

INDOOR USE ONLY. Do not expose the battery charger to rain or

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Five-Station Battery Charger
Safety

Hazard Severity Levels This manual applies Hazard Severity Levels to the safety alerts,

These three levels are described in the sample alerts below.

CAUTION

Cautions identify a potential hazard, which if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. This category can also warn
you of unsafe practices, or conditions that may cause property
damage.

WARNING

Warnings identify a potentially hazardous condition, which
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

DANGER – limited to the most extreme situations
to identify an imminent hazard, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Hazard Symbols The equipment and this manual use symbols used to warn of

hazards. The symbols are explained below.

Hazard Symbols

Warnings and Cautions

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of
important instructions in the instrument’s technical reference manual.

The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alert­ing you of “dangerous voltage” inside the product.

Symboles de sécurité

Ce symbole signale l’existence d’instructions importantes relatives au
produit dans ce manuel.

Ce symbole signale la présence d’un danger d’électocution.

Warnungen und Vorsichtshinweise

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Das Ausrufezeichen in Dreieck ist ein Warnzeichen, das Sie darauf
aufmerksam macht, daß wichtige Anleitungen zu diesem Handbuch
gehören.

Der gepfeilte Blitz im Dreieck ist ein Warnzeichen, das Sei vor “gefährlichen
Spannungen” im Inneren des Produkts warnt.

Advertencias y Precauciones

Five-Station Battery Charger

Safety

Hazard Symbols (Continued)

Esta señal le advierte sobre la importancia de las instrucciones del manual
que acompañan a este producto.

Esta señal alerta sobre la presencia de alto voltaje en el interior del
producto.

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