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5. Connecting to a negative-grounded system: Connect the positive (red) clip from a battery
charger to a positive (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of a battery. Connect the negative
(black) clip to the 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. Connecting to a positive-grounded system: Connect the
negative (black) clip from battery charger to the negative (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of
battery. Connect the positive (red) clip to the 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. Connect charger AC supply cord to electric outlet.
7. Charge battery as outlined in the
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
section.
8. When disconnecting chargers, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from vehicle
chassis, and then remove the clip from battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY REMOVED FROM VEHCILE
Connect and disconnect the DC output clamps only after removing the AC plug from
the electrical outlet.
Never allow the DC output clamps to touch each other. This may cause a spark.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE. A SPARK
NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
1. Check polarity of battery posts. A positive (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than a negative (NEG, N, -) post.
2. Attach at least a 60cm (6-gauge) (AWG) insulated battery cable to a negative
(NEG, N, -) battery post.
3. Connect the positive (red) charger clip to the positive (POS, P, +) post of battery.
4. Position yourself and the other end of the cable as far away from battery as
possible, then connect the negative (black) charger clip to the free end of the cable.
5. Do not face battery when making the final connection.
6. Connect charger AC supply cord to electric outlet.
7. Charge battery as outlined in the
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
section.
8. When disconnecting chargers, always do so in the reverse sequence of the
connecting procedure and break the first connection while standing as far away from
battery as practical.
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CHARGER FEATURES
CONNECTION METHODS
This charger comes with 2 charging leads for extra versatility – standard clamps and ring
terminals. The battery may be charged using either of the two connection options.
Warning:
you can only select one charging method at a time.