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CONNECTING TO A BATTERY
BATTERY CHARGING
CHARGING A BATTERY INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE
1. Position the leads carefully to reduce the risk of damage from any sharp
edges.
2. Check the polarity of the battery posts.
3. Consult the vehicle manual to confirm if the vehicle has a Negative or
Positive earth.
• For negative earth vehicles, connect the POSITIVE (RED) lead from the
battery charger to the POSITIVE terminal on the battery. Connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) lead to the vehicle frame or engine block away from
the battery.
• For positive earth vehicles, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) lead from the
battery charger to the NEGATIVE terminal on the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) lead to the vehicle frame or engine block away from the
battery.
• Do not connect the lead to ancilliary engine components.
4. Where appropriate, we recommend that the non-earthed lead on the
battery is disconnected prior to charging.
• This will reduce the risk of damage to the vehicle’s electronic
equipment.
5. When charging is completed, switch off the charger/starter and unplug it.
Remove the lead from the vehicle earth point, and then remove the lead
from the battery.
CHARGING A BATTERY REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE
1. Make sure that you know the polarity of the battery posts.
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
• Turn off the charger before you connect/disconnect the DC
output connectors.
• Do not let the connectors touch each other.
• Attach the connectors to battery terminals and make sure that
you get a good connection.
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