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GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING METHODS
GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
(A)
(B)
(C)
ADAPTER
15.
CHARGER LOCATION
a.
Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
b.
Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
c.
Never allow battery acid to drop on the charger when reading the specific gravity or filling battery,
d.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
e.
Do not set a battery on top of the charger.
16.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a.
Connect and disconnect the DC output cables only after removing the AC cord from the electric outlet. Never allow the cable terminals to
touch each other.
17.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY
CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a.
Position the AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door, or moving engine parts.
b.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c.
Check the polarity of the battery post. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
–) post.
d.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most
vehicles), see item "e". If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see item "f".
e.
For negative-grounded vehicles, connect the POSITIVE (RED) cable from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded
post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
–) battery post.
f.
For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE cable from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
–) ungrounded post of the
battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) cable to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post.
g.
When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove the cable from the grounded battery post and then remove the cable
from the ungrounded battery post.
h.
See the operating instructions for length of charge information.
18.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY
CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a.
Check the polarity of the battery post. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
–) post.
b.
Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
–) battery post.
c.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger cable to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
d.
Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from the battery as possible - then connect the NEGATIVE charger cable to the free
end of cable.
e.
Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
f.
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure, and break the first connection while
standing as far away from the battery as practical.
g.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine
use.
19.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. This charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment
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.
DANGER
.
Never alter the AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper
connection can result in a risk of an electric shock. This battery charger is for
use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in FIGURE (A). A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in FIGURE (C), may be used to connect this plug to a two-
pole receptacle, as shown in FIGURE (B), until a properly grounded outlet can
be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER.
Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid
ear or lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet - make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace the
original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure the adapter ear or lug to the outlet cover plate and make ground connection
to grounded outlet.
NOTE:
USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA. IF A GROUNDING TYPE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE, DO NOT USE
THIS APPLIANCE UNTIL THE PROPER OUTLET IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
20.
CHARGE PERIOD
The approximate required time to bring a battery to full charge state depends upon the number of amperes-hours (AH) depleted from the
battery. AHs are determined by multiplying the number of hours times the number of Amps supplied by a battery to a load and normally
indicated on the battery. For example, - if a load was connected to a battery, which drew 7 Amps for a period of 5 hours, the battery will have
supplied 35 AH. The approximate recharge time would then be calculated by dividing the 35 AH depleted from the battery, by the ampere
charge rate of the charger. To allow for tapering of the charge rate add 25 percent to the charge time.
