1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
– This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for your battery charger
2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by PulseTech Products
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
4. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger;
b) That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c) That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of the charger as specified:
Length of cord (ft): 25
50
100
AWG size of cord: 18
18
18
5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or
plug immediately.
6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service
or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
9. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASSES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufactur-
er and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking
on these products and on engine.
10. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near
a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, imme-
diately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit bat-
tery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a
lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or
the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID 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 and cause injury
to persons and damage to property.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
11. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery
first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully
blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water in 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.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while
charging and recommended rates of charge.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle operator’s manual and make sure it matches the out-
put rating of the battery charger.
12. CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage
charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery.
d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
e) Do not set a battery on top of charger.
13. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
a) Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an out-
let that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
b)
DANGER
– Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
c) This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in Figure A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figures
B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in Figure B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER
– Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is
grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected to a properly
grounded outlet – make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with
a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to
grounded outlet.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow
clips to tough each other.
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), 16(b), and 16(c).
