Rev. A-051007
P/N VDC36271-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
Model 36271
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NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY OR
ONE AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 123° F.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
a. If necessary to remove batteries from equip-
ment to charge. Always remove ground terminal
first. Turn off all accessories in the vehicle, so as
not to cause an arc.
b. Be sure area around batteries is well venti-
lated while batteries are being charged. Force
gas vapors away by using a piece of non-metallic
material as a fan.
c. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep cor-
rosion from contacting eyes.
d. Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid
reaches level specified by the manufacturer. This
helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not over-
fill. For a battery without caps, follow manufactur
-
er’s recharging instructions.
e. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific instruc
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tions such as removing cell caps while charging
and recommended charge rates.
f. Determine condition of batteries, by referring
to instructions herein, before ever attempting to
charge or desulfate any / all batteries.
CHARGER LOCATION
a. Make sure charger is as far away from batteries
as output cables permit.
b. Never place charger directly above batteries
being charged; gases from batteries will corrode
and damage charger.
c. Never allow battery acid to drip on charger
when reading specific gravity or filling.
d. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or
restrict ventilation in any way.
e. Do not set batteries on top of charger.
