West Marine 14982045, 14982052, 14982060 Owner's Manual

DOCKSIDE BATTERY CHARGER | MODEL 14982045
15Amp with Engine Start Timer
DOCKSIDE BATTERY CHARGER | MODELS 14982052, 14982060
30Amp and 40Amp with Engine Start
Owner’s Manual
14982045
14982052
14982060
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Eyes:
If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately, for a minimum
of 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
LCD liquid crystal display:
If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin: Wash area off completely with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If liquid crystal gets into your eye: Flush the affected eye with clean water and then seek medical attention. If liquid crystal is swallowed: Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical attention.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER CORDS
HAZARD – Never alter AC cord or plug provided:
if it will not fit the outlet, have aproper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
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 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
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock, and will void warranty.
If an extension cord must be used,
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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Recommended Minimum AWG Size for Extension Cords for Battery Chargers AC Input Rating American Wire Gage (AWG) Size of Cord Amperes Length of Cord, feet (m)
Equal to or But less
25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.6)
greater than than
0 2 18 18 18 16 2 3 18 18 16 14 3 4 18 18 16 14 4 5 18 18 14 12 5 6 18 16 14 12 6 8 18 16 12 10 8 10 18 14 12 10 10 12 16 14 10 8 12 14 16 12 10 8 14 16 16 12 10 8 16 18 14 12 8 8 18 20 14 12 8 6
SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
HAZARD:
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. The 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
WARNING:
This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL BATTERY CHARGERS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• The
14982045
was designed for household use only. The
14982052
and
14982060
were
designed for both household and commercial use.
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 for damaged parts.
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by manufacturer unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual before further use.
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.
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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.
CAUTION – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY.
• Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm that external-starting assistance is suitable.
• 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.
Power Cord Safety
The
14982045
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a safety feature. This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
The
14982052
and
14982060
battery chargers are for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and have a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in the 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.
HAZARD:
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
UL Safety Standards do not recommend any chargers be used onboard vessels. Never use in damp or wet locations. Always refer to the manual for proper usage.
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 or
impaired.
Do not operate
the battery charger near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres. Motors may spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
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. Use the unit for charging/boosting a 12 volt battery only. 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:
• Never immerse the battery charger in water or any other liquid, or use when wet.
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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 from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp 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 from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet­metal 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 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 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.
• Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Return to manufacturer for replacement of worn
or defective parts immediately.
• Read and Understand This Instruction Manual Before Using This Unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY:
Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use with this unit. Review cautionary markings on this product and on engine.
• 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. Remove battery completely from boat/airplane or any confined area before charging.
3. 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.
4. Clean battery terminals, taking care to avoid getting corrosive material in eyes.
5. 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.
6. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps
while charging, and recommended rates of charge.
7. Determine voltage of battery to be charged by referring to the vehicle manual. The unit is for
charging a 12 volt battery only.
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 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.
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