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INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions, those published by the battery
manufacturer, and by the manufacturer of any equipment that you intend to use in the vicinity of
battery. Review all cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
Pour réduire le risque d’explosion, lire ces instructions et celles qui figurent sur la batterie.
If it is necessary to relocate the battery for charging, first remove the grounded terminal from the battery. Then make
sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause battery arcing.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it
is of utmost importance that prior to each use of your charger, you read this manual and follow the
instructions exactly.
Il est dangereux de travailler a proximité d’une batterie au plomb. Les batteries produisent des gaz explosifs en service
normal. Il est aussi important de toujours relire les instructions avant d’utiliser le chargeur et de les suivre à la lettre.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while batteries are being charged. Gas fumes can be forcefully blown away by
using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with eyes.
Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive
gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and
recommended rates of charge.
When using an extension cord, make sure:
• that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as
those of the charger’s plug;
• that extension cord meets UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) acceptance;
• that wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger.
Always make your extension cord connection on the charger side before connecting to a nearby
120VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Failure to use a GFCI outlet may
result in electrical shock.
Note: Extension cords should be industrial grade/heavy duty UL approved and grounded. Check extension cord before use
for damage, bent prongs and cuts. Replace if damaged.
Connect the extension cord to the charger; then proceed to plug the extension cord to a nearby 120VAC GFCI protected
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet.
Always remove the extension cord from the 120VAC outlet first when charging is completed, followed by unplugging the
charger.
GENERAL OPERATION
Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID (lead acid, sealed lead acid, gel cell and AGM) battery only. It
is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor
application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with
home appliances. These batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage to property.
