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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 DANGER-
OUS.
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 instruc-
tions 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.
Do not operate charger in a closed
-
in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Ne pas faire fonctionner le chargeur dans un espace close et/ou ne pas gener la ventilation.
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 near-
by
120VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Failure to use a GFCI out-
let may result in electrical shock. Note: U(Universal) chargers should be connected to a 110, 115 or 230VAC
GFCI protected outlet. The DC connection should always be made before connecting or disconnecting the AC
side.
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 the GFCI protected
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet.
Always remove the extension cord from the GFCI protected outlet first when charging is completed, followed by
unplugging the charger.
