Schumacher ProSeries PSC-15A-OB, Owner'S Manual

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When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove the ring 6.7
terminal from the vehicle chassis, and then remove the ring terminal from the
battery terminal.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE 7.
VEHICLE.
A spark near the battery may cause a
battery explosion. To reduce the risk
of a spark near the battery:
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery 7.1
post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the
7.2
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger ring terminal to the POSITIVE (POS, P,
7.3
+) post of the battery.
Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to the
7.4
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as possible –
then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger ring terminal to the free end of
the cable using a nut and bolt through both ring terminals.
Do not face the battery when making the final connection. 7.5
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the 7.6
connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from
the battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it
7.7
onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS 8.
Risk of electric shock or fire.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt 8.1
circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug
illustrated. The charger must be grounded to reduce the
risk of electric shock. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not
use with an ungrounded system.