6
has adjustable charge rate, charge
battery initially at lowest rate.
7. A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore on
shore. To charge it on board
requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
SHORTED BATTERIES
will read
on an ammeter as a high end peg at
beginning of charging process. If
after 5-10 minutes, needle does not
move off high end, the battery
probably has a short circuit. Unplug
charger and discontinue use. Have
battery checked by a qualified
technician.
COLD BATTERIES
begin charging
at a low rate, increase as battery
reaches a normal temperature, then
rate will decrease normally.
DO
NOT CHARGE A FROZEN
BATTERY.
BATTERIES WITH HYDROMETER
EYE:
Do not depend on hydrometer
eye to determine battery charge
level.
CHARGER LOCATION
1. Locate charger as far away from
battery as DC cables permit.
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 electrolyte
specific gravity or filling battery.
4. Do not operate charge in a
closed-in area or restrict ventilation
in any way.
5. Do not set a battery on top of
charger.
WARNING: To prevent serious
injury, fire, and property damage,
monitor charging during use.
This Charger/Starter is not
automatic and can overcharge
and damage a battery if allowed to
operate for extended periods of
time.
CHARGING BATTERY INSTALLED
IN VEHICLE
A spark near battery may cause
battery explosion. To reduce risk
of a spark near battery follow
these instructions exactly.
WARNING: To prevent serious
injury, wear ANSI-approved
splash-resistant safety goggles
and heavy-duty rubber work
gloves whenever connecting,
disconnecting, or working near
battery. Battery acid can cause
permanent blindness.
1. Position AC and DC cables to
reduce risk of damage by hood,
door, or moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts,
pulleys, and other parts that can
cause injury to persons.
3. Check polarity of battery posts.
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
4. Determine which post of battery is
grounded (connected) to the chassis.
If negative post is grounded to the
chassis (as in most vehicles). See 5.
If positive post is grounded to the
chassis, see 6.
5. For negative-grounded vehicle,
connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from
battery charger to POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to
vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clip to
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal
body parts. Connect to a heavy
gauge metal part of the frame or
engine block.
6. For positive-grounded vehicle,
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
from battery charger to NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of
battery. Connect POSITIVE
(RED) clip to vehicle chassis or
engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor,
fuel lines, or sheet-metal body
parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine
block.
7. When disconnecting charger,
turn switches to OFF, disconnect
AC cord, remove clip from vehicle
chassis, and then remove clip
from battery terminal.
8. See Table 2 for length of
charge information.
9. After use clean, then store the
charger indoors out of children’s
reach.
CHARGING BATTERY OUTSIDE
VEHICLE
A spark near battery may cause
battery explosion. To reduce
risk of a spark near battery
follow these instructions
exactly.
WARNING: To prevent serious
injury, wear ANSI-approved
splash-resistant safety goggles
and heavy-duty rubber work
gloves whenever connecting,
disconnecting, or working near
battery. Battery acid can cause
permanent blindness.
1. Check polarity of battery posts.
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has a larger diameter
than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
2. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-
gauge (AWG) insulated battery
cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
battery post.
3. Connect POSITIVE (RED)
charger clip to POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) post of battery.
4. Position yourself and free end
of cable as far away from battery