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EasyCharge Charger Instructions
EasyCharge Charger Instructions
Preparing To Charge
A) Before charging a battery with the charger, read the following precautions: 1. Do
NOT operate the charger if the cables or an LED is damaged.
B) Make sure all accessories on the product you are charging are OFF.
C) If the battery or batteries must be removed from the product, always remove the
grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the product
are off, so as not to cause an electrical arc.
D) Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being
charged.
E) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with
eyes.
F) 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.
G) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and
recommended rates of charge.
H) 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
! 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.
! 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.
Choosing Charging Location
A) 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 dueto the thermal protection built in. Do not install the charger
on carpeted, upholstered, or varnished surfaces.
B) Locate charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.
C) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will
corrode and damage charger.
D) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific
gravity or filling battery.
E) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
F) Do not set a battery on top of charger.
Mounting the Charger
A) Use corrosion resistant 3/16” dia. or # 10 bolts, backed by a flat washer, and
secured to the mounting surface with a split-ring lock washer.
B) Hold the charger to the mounting surface and mark the holes.
C) Remove the charger and drill the mounting holes.
D) Align the charger and assemble the mounting hardware. Secure the charger.
DC Connection Precautions
A) Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after removing ac cord from electric
outlet. Never allow the ring terminals to touch each other
B) Check polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS., P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG., N, -) post.
C) Connect Red charger output wire to POSITIVE post, Black charger wire to
NEGATIVE. See below diagrams for more details.
D) Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
E) When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord and then remove clips from
battery terminal.
