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OPERATIONS MANUAL:
6 AMP PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGER
4) Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being
charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away using a piece of cardboard or other
non-metallic material as a “hand fan”.
5) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact
with eyes.
6) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches levels specified by the
battery manufacturer, if applicable. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps,
carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
7) Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions while charging and
recommended rates of charge.
8) Determine voltage of battery by referring to product's manual, and make sure it
matches output rating of battery charger.
AC Connection and Grounding Precautions
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DANGER DO NOT OPERATE THIS CHARGER WITH A TWO BLADED ADAPTER PLUG
OR EXTENSION CORD. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
AFTER SECURING THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS, PLUG THE AC LINE CORD INTO
AN AVAILABLE AC OUTLET THAT IS PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER (GFCI) BREAKER.
Grounding and AC power cord connection Instructions: Charger should be grounded
to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
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DANGER Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet, have proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an
electric shock.
INSTALLING THE CHARGER
Choosing Charging Location
1) The charger should have at least eight inches of unobstructed area on all sides of
the unit for effective cooling. The case of this charger will become warm during
operation. Because the charger is convection cooled (airflow over the back of the
charger), the optimum mounting position for the charger is vertical. Mounting on
its back on a horizontal surface may cause the charger to slightly reduce amperage
output due to the thermal protection built in. Do not install the charger on
carpeted, upholstered, or varnished surfaces.
2) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
3) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will
corrode and damage charger.
4) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity
or filling battery.
5) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
6) Do not set a battery on top of charger.
