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01838H
TYPE" SWITCH MUST BE SET TO THE PROPER
TYPE OF BATTERY. BATTERIES IMPROPERLY
MATCHED WITH CHARGER MAY BURST,
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO
BATTERIES OR CHARGER.
INSTALLATION
Circuit breaker or fuse protection in the 120 volt AC
outlet to which the charger is to be plugged should
allow 7 amps per charger. Do not overload electrical
outlet. Use of an extension cord with the charger
should be avoided unless necessary. Use of an
improper extension cord could result in a risk of a
fire and electric shock. If an extension cord is
needed, use a three-conductor, No. 14 AWG (or
larger) cord with ground, properly wired, in good
electrical condition and keep as short as possible.
Make sure that the pins on the plug of the extension
cord are the same number, size, and shape as that
of the plug on the battery charger. Locate all cords
so that they will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Do not
operate the battery charger with a damaged cord or
plug. Do not operate the battery charger, if the
battery charger has received a sharp blow, or was
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any manner.
Refer to a qualified service agent.
Provide adequate ventilation for both batteries and
charger. The convection-cooled design requires an
unobstructed flow of cooling air for proper operation.
Keep all charger ventilation openings at least two
inches (2") (5.08cm) away from walls and other
objects. Do not allow clothing, blankets, or other
material to cover charger.
WARNING: CHARGERS CAN IGNITE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND VAPORS. DO
NOT USE NEAR FUELS, GRAIN DUST,
SOLVENTS, THINNERS, OR OTHER
FLAMMABLES.
WARNING: KEEP THIS CHARGER DRY; DO
NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR SPRAY. FOR
STORAGE, KEEP IN A BUILDING. REPLACE
WORN, CUT, OR DAMAGED ELECTRICAL
CORDS AND PLUGS IMMEDIATELY.
AC INPUT
This battery charger must be grounded to reduce the
risk of electric shock. It is equipped with an electric
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding-type plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE
EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN
RESULT IN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT REMOVE GROUNDING PRONG FROM
PLUG.
DANGER: BEFORE USING THE ADAPTER
AS ILLUSTRATED, BE CERTAIN THAT THE
CENTER SCREW OF THE OUTLET PLATE IS
GROUNDED.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This battery charger is equipped with a grounding
plug as illustrated in Figure A, for use on a nominal
120 volt, 60 Hertz circuit. A temporary adapter, as
illustrated in Figures B and C, may be used to
connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown
in Figure B if a properly grounded outlet is not
available. The temporary adapter should be used
only until a qualified electrician can install a properly
grounded outlet. The GREEN colored rigid ear
extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box.
GROUNDING METHODS
NOTE: Use of adapter shown in Figures B and C is
not permitted in Canada.
BATTERY TYPE
Battery manufacturers frequently use the same
battery cases for different battery types.
Replaceable liquid electrolyte deep-cycle batteries
have removable cell caps. Water electrolyzed by
discharging and charging the battery is replaced
through these openings.
Non-removable cell caps generally distinguish gel
cell and sealed "maintenance-free" deep-cycle
batteries. The physical appearance of the battery
case is frequently the same as that of a replacement
liquid electrolyte battery, although the cell caps are
generally not removable.
Refer to the battery manufacturer information panel
on the battery case to determine the type battery
you have. If the information panel is missing or not
legible, do not use the battery. Refer to your dealer
