STEP 2 - Pre charge check & electrolyte level check (WET Lead-Acid type batteries)
•
Check the Battery Electrolyte levels (Not required on sealed & maintenance free
batteries or Lithium batteries).
If necessary, remove the vent caps and add distilled water so the levels are halfway
between the upper and lower fill lines.
•
Check the battery voltage, type and Ah capacity to ensure the charger is compatible.
•
Ensure the battery is in a well ventilated area and the charger should be as far away
from the battery as the cables permit.
STEP 3 - Connecting the battery charger to your battery
If the battery is still
in the vehicle
, determine if the vehicle is positively or negatively
earthed.
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
(
NEGATIVELY EARTHED
)
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
(
POSITIVELY EARTHED
)
ST
AT
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HA
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DICA
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If the Battery is
out of the vehicle:
Connect the Red/Orange (+) Crocodile clip
or ring terminal to the positive (+) battery
terminal. Connect the Black (-) Crocodile clip
or ring terminal to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
If
Negatively Earthed (Most Common)
–
FIRST Connect the Red/Orange (+) Crocodile
clip or ring terminal lead to the positive (+)
battery terminal and then connect the Black
(-) Crocodile clip or ring terminal lead to
the vehicle’s chassis or negative (-) battery
terminal. DO NOT connect the Black (-) lead
to the carburettor or fuel lines.
If
Positively Earthed
– FIRST Connect the
Black (-) Crocodile clip or ring terminal lead
to the negative (-) battery terminal and then
connect the Red/Orange (+) Crocodile clip
or ring terminal lead to the vehicle’s chassis
or positive (+) battery terminal. DO NOT
connect the Red/Orange (+) lead to the
carburettor or fuel lines.
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
(
NEGATIVELY EARTHED
)
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
(
POSITIVELY EARTHED
)
ST
AT
EO
FC
HA
RG
E IN
DICA
TOR
INC
LU
D
ED
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
(
NEGATIVELY EARTHED
)
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
(
POSITIVELY EARTHED
)
ST
AT
EO
FC
HA
RG
E IN
DI
CATO
R
INC
LU
DE
D
5 • Oz Charge manual
www.ozcharge.com.au
