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Battery Charging
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING !
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PREVENT FIRE
- Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and
could also ruin the electrical system.
- Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious
injury.
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The12V battery must be handled by adults only. The 12V battery is heavy and contains sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the 12V battery could result in serious injury.
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Never allow children to charge the 12V battery. 12V battery charging must be done by adults
only. A child could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the 12V battery.
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Never lift or carry the 12V battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the 12V battery
and possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the 12V battery by the case only.
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Read the safety instructions on the 12V battery.
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Examine the 12V battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time
you charge the 12V battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or
the 12V battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
CAUTION !
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Use the charger in dry locations only.
Important Notes
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Your new 12V battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your
HMMWV M1045A2 TOW Missile Carrier for the first time.
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We recommend that you start charging your 12V battery before beginning assembly of your
HMMWV M1045A2 TOW Missile Carrier.
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The 12V battery must be upright while charging.
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The charger is not a toy.
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Do not short circuit the 12V battery.
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The 12V battery MUST be removed from your HMMWV M1045A2 TOW Missile Carrier each
time you recharge the lead acid rechargeable battery.
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Before charging the 12V battery, examine the 12V battery case for cracks and other damage
which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process. If damage is
detected, do not charge the 12V battery or use it in your HMMWV M1045A2 TOW Missile Carrier.
12V battery acid is very corrosive and can cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.
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Do not charge the 12V battery on a surface which could be damaged by the acid contained
inside the 12V battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you charge your 12V
battery.
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Use only a 12 volt (2.0 Amp) charger with an input of 120 VAC, 60 Hz
,
24W and an output of
12V DC, 2000 mA to charge your rechargeable 12 volt (7.0 Amp/Hr.) battery.
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If your 12V battery is old and will not accept a full charge, do not leave it in the HMMWV
M1045A2 TOW Missile Carrier. Always remove a dead battery from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT!
The 12V battery must be removed from your HMMWV M1045A2 TOW Missile
Carrier each time you recharge it.
