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2.
Never place charger directly above battery being charged. Gases
from battery will corrode and damage charger.
3.
Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or
filling battery.
4.
Do not operate charger in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any
way.
6.
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as
removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended
rates of charge.
7.
Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and
make sure it matches output rating of battery charger.
8.
If the battery and terminals have a white or bluish crust on them, the
charging system may be having problem. These problems should be
corrected before the battery is replaced after charging.
CHARGER/MAINTAINER LOCATION
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
1.
Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
1.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being
charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of
cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
2.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming
in contact with eyes.
3.
Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If battery is
damaged, do not use charger.
4.
If the battery is not sealed maintenance free, add distilled water in
each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the manufacturer.
This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a
battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging
instructions.
5.
If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always
remove ground terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories
in the vehicle are off to ensure you do not cause any arcing.
