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P/N VDC E12248-S2-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
E12248-AA-S2
NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY OR ONE AT A
TEMPERATURE ABOVE 123° F.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
a. Turn off all accessories in the aircraft, so as not to cause an
arc. If battery manufacturer requires battery to be removed from
aircraft before charging, always remove ground wire first.
b. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is
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 corrosion 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 overfill. For a battery without caps, follow man-
ufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific instructions such as
removing cell caps while charging and recommended charge
rates.
f. Determine condition of battery, 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 battery as output
cables permit.
b. Never place charger directly above battery being charged;
gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
c. Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading spe-
cific gravity or filling.
d. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventila-
tion in any way.
e. Do not set battery on top of charger.
