BATTERY CHARGING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions.
2. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is
dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal battery operation. For this reason it is of the
utmost importance that each time before using your
charger, you read and follow the instructions provided
exactly.
3.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those marked on the battery.
4. Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery or engine.
5.
Use charger for charging a lead-acid battery only. It is
not intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage
electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries.
Charging dry-cell batteries may cause them to burst
and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
6. Never charge a frozen battery.
7. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to
charge it, always remove grounded terminal from
battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle
are off in order to prevent an arc.
8.
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions
such as removing or not removing cell caps while
charging and recommended rates of charge.
9.
For a charger having an output voltage selector switch,
refer to the car owner’s manual in order to determine
the voltage of the battery and to make sure the output
voltage is set at the correct voltage. If an output
voltage selector switch is not provided, do not use the
battery charger unless the battery voltage matches the
output voltage rating of the charger.
10.
Never place the charger directly above or below
the battery being charged; gases or fluids from the
battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate
the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables
permit.
11.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
12. Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after
setting any charger switches to the off position and
removing ac cord from the electric outlet. Never allow
clips to touch each other.
CHARGING BATTERY WHEN LOCATED IN VEHICLE
1. Follow these steps when battery is installed in vehicle.
A spark near battery may cause a battery explosion. To
reduce risk of a spark near battery:
•
Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage
by hood, door, or moving engine parts;
•
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other
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