Rev. H-070708
P/N VDC24041-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
Model 24041
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DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a. Connect and disconnect DC output clips from
battery only after removing charger power cord
from outlet.
b. Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock
back and forth several times to make good con-
tact. This tends to keep clips from slipping off ter-
minals and reduces risk of sparking.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN
BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN EQUIPMENT
(VEHICLE, PWC, BOAT, TRACTOR, ETC.)
A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE
BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO REDUCE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
c. Position DC output cord to reduce risk of dam-
age by hood, door, covers, or moving engine
parts.
d. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and
other parts that can cause injuries.
e. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE
(POS, P,+) usually has a larger diameter than
NEGATIVE -.
f. Determine which post of battery is grounded
(connected) to the chassis of equipment. If nega-
tive post is grounded see Item N. If positive post
is grounded see item P.
N. For negative grounded equipment, connect
POSITIVE (
RED
) clip from charger to POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect
NEGATIVE (
BLACK
) clip to vehicle chassis or
engine block away from battery. Do not connect
clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or metal body parts.
g. For positive ground equipment, con-
nect NEGATIVE (
BLACK
) clip from charger to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N,) UNGROUNDED POST OF
BATTERY. Connect POSITIVE (
RED
) CLIP to
chassis or engine block away from battery.
