Facom BC1215, Instruction Manual

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4. CHARGER LOCATION
5. 12V CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE
IMPORTANT
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY
ACID.
4.1
Locate the charger as far away from the battery as
the 12V cables permit.
4.2 Never place the charger directly above the battery
being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
4.3
Do not set the battery on top of the charger.
4.4 Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electrolyte specific
gravity or filling the battery.
4.5 Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any way.
5.1 Connect and disconnect the 12V output connectors only after removing the AC plug
from the electrical outlet. Never allow the connectors to touch each other.
5.2
Attach the connectors to the battery and chassis, as indicated in sections 6 and 7.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
Do not start the vehicle with the charger
connected to the AC outlet, or it may
damage the charger and your vehicle.
6.1 Position the 220-240V~ and 12V cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door
and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the charging
process, ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery connectors
or cut the insulation of the cables.
6.2
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
6.3 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
6.4 Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. The battery
terminal not connected to the chassis has to be connected first. The other connection is
to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. See steps 6.5 and 6.6.
The battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains. The connection to the
supply mains is to be in accordance with the national wiring rules.
6.5 For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) connector from the battery
charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) connector to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the
battery. Do not connect the connector to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body
parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.6
For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) connector from the
battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) connector to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
Do not connect the connector to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.7 Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.
6.8 After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove the
chassis connection and then the battery connection.
6.9 See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.
WARNING WARNING WARNING
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