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SAFETY
PREPARING TO CHARGE
If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal
from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufactur-
er. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve-regulated lead-acid
batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and follow recommended
rates of charge.
Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output
voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge rate, charge
battery initially at lowest rate.
CHARGER LOCATION
Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables pemit.
Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and
damage charger.
Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling
battery.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Do not set a battery on top of charger.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after removing AC cord from electrical outlet.
Never allow clips to touch each other.
Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in the Connecting Your Battery section.
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