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C. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
1. Connect and disconnect dc output
clamps only after setting any charger
switches to off position and removing AC
cord from electrical outlet.
2. Attach clamps to battery posts and twist
or rock back and forth several times to
make a good connection. This tends to
keep clamps from slipping off terminals
and helps to reduce risk of sparking.
Never allow clamps to touch each other.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS - Charger
should be grounded to reduce the risk of
electric shock. The electric cord of Charger is
equipped with a grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances (See Figure 1A).
DANGER
!
To reduce the risk of electric shock
:
• Never alter AC cord or plug provided.
If it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
• Improper connection can result in the
risk of an electric shock.
HOW TO USE
A. Use of the Hook-up for Negative Ground:
F O L L O W T H E S E S T E P S W H E N
BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A
SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
1. Keep AC and DC cords away from hood,
door, or moving engine part to reduce
risk of damage.
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 a larger diameter post than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
4. Determine which post of battery is
grounded (connected) to the vehicle
chassis. If negative post is grounded to
the chassis (as in most vehicles), see
(5). If positive post is grounded to
chassis, see (6).
5. For negative-grounded vehicle (see Fig,
2A), 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 clamp to
carburetor, fuel lines or sheet metal body
parts. Connect to heavy gage 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 clamp to
carburetor, fuel lines or sheet metal body
parts. Connect to heavy gage metal part
of the frame or engine block.
7. When disconnecting charger, turn
switches off, disconnect AC cord,
remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and
then remove clamp from battery
terminal.
8. See operating instructions for length of
charge information.
