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User’s Manual
4. DO NOT E XCESS IVELY DISCHA RGE THE BATTERIES. Excessive discharge can cause polarity
reversal of individual cells resulting in complete failure shortly thereafter.
5. Maintain the proper electrolyte level of wet (flooded) batteries by adding water when necessary. Distilled
or deionized water is best for battery life. Never allow the electrolyte level to fall below the top of the
battery plates. Electrolyte levels lower during discharge and rise during charge. Therefore, to pr event the
overflow of electrolyte when charging, it is mandatory that water be added to cells AFTER they have been
fully charged
– do not overfill. Old batteries require more frequent additions of water than new batteries.
6. Hard crystalline sulfates form when batteries in storage are not maintained in a charged active state.
Internal self discharge can bring about the start of this condition in as little as three days in warm
temperatures. B atteries not maintained and allowed to sit in storage will self discharge, sulfat e and lose
capacity. Repeated charging wit hout using the batteries between charges can rec over some of the lost
power, range, and life, but some permanent loss should be expected.
7. Cold batteries require more time to fully charge. When the temperature falls below 65°F, the batteries
should be placed on charge as soon after use as possible.
8. The tops of batteries and battery hold downs must be k ept clean and dry at all times to prevent excessive
self discharge and the flow of current between the battery posts and frame. Electrolyte spilled on
batteries never dries or evaporates.
9. All connections to batteries must be maintained clean and tight. Due to heating and discharge rates,
bolted connections loosen over time. Re-tight en the connections twice yearly to the t orques specified by
the battery manufacturers.
10. Follow all operating instructions, cautions, and warnings as specified in this manual, on the charger, in the
battery manuals, and in the vehicle manuals.
10.1 Personal Safety Precautions
1. Have someone within the range of your voice and close enough to quickly come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
2. Ensure that ample fresh water and soap are nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing, or
eyes.
3. Wear complete eye and clothing protection. A void touching your eyes while working near a battery.
4. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your
eye, immediately flush your eye with running cold wate r for at least 10 minutes, and get medical attention
immediat ely.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame to be in the vicinity of a battery.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. It could spark or short circuit
the battery or other electrical components that could cause an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
battery. A battery can produce a short-circ uit current that is high enough to cause a severe burn.
8. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
11. CHARGER OPERATION
WARNI NG: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC S HOCK, CONNECT ONLY TO A SINGLE-
PHAS E, PROP ERLY GROUNDED (3-WIRE) OUTLET. REFER TO GROUNDI NG INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: MAKE S URE THE BATTERY IS A RECHARGEABLE DEEP -CYCLE BATTERY WITH THE
PROP ER RATED VOLTAGE FOR THIS CHARGER.
DANGER: TO PREV ENT ELECTRI CAL S HOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UNI NSULATED PARTS OF THE
CHARGER DC OUTP UT CONNECTOR, BATTERY CONNECTOR, OR BATTERY TERMI NALS. MAKE
SURE ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ARE IN GOOD WORKI NG CONDITION. DO NOT USE
CONNECTORS THAT ARE CRACKED, CORRODED, OR DO NOT MAKE ADEQUATE ELECTRI CAL
CONTACT. US E OF A DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTOR MAY RES ULT IN A RISK OF
OVERHEATING OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
