INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PC63 CAGE
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PREPARING TO CHARGE
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If necessary to remove the battery connections, always remove grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure
all loads are disconnected and unit is off, so as not to cause an arc.
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Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
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When cleaning battery terminals, be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
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Study all the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging,
recommended rates of charge, and maintenance procedures.
UNIT LOCATION
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Never place this unit directly above the battery. Gases from the battery will corrode and damage equipment. A sealed
maintenance free or valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) may be placed below this equipment.
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Never allow the battery electrolyte to drip on this unit when reading the specific gravity or filling the battery.
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Do not operate this unit in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
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Do not set a battery on top of this unit.
D.C. CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Connect and disconnect D.C. output cables only after setting all of this unit's switches to off position.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This battery charger should be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding
conductor should be run with circuit conductors and connected to equipment-grounding terminal or lead on battery
charger. Connections to battery should comply with all local codes and ordinances.
CAUTION: DO NOT PULL ON OUTPUT CABLES WHEN DISCONNECTION CHARGER FROM BATTERY
