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Safety Information
Battery Gases, Charging Preparation and Charger Location
Risk of explosion. Gases produced by a battery are
highly explosive.
• Wear safety goggles and protective clothing, user
and bystander.
• Use charger in an area having at least 4 air
changes per hour.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions for
charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment used
near battery and charger.
• Do not obstruct vents on charger housing.
• Do not smoke, strike a match, place metal tools on
battery or cause a spark in the vicinity of the
battery. When removing battery cables, remove
ground cable first.
• Clean terminals before charging battery. During
cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from eyes, nose
and mouth. Use baking soda and water to
neutralize acid and help eliminate airborne
corrosion.
• Never allow clamps on charger cables to touch
each other.
• Do not expose charger to rain, snow or wet
conditions.
• Do not allow battery gasses or acid to contact
charger cabinet. Do not place charger directly
above or below battery.
• Fill battery to level specified by battery
manufacturer using distilled water.
• Remove or do not remove cell caps while charging
per manufacturer's instructions.
• Make sure charger cable clamps make tight
connections.
Battery explosion can cause injury.
Acid Burns
Battery acid is highly corrosive sulfuric acid.
• Wear safety goggles, user and bystander.
• Wear protective gloves.
• Make sure someone can hear you or is close
enough to provide aid when working near battery.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby. If
battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes, flush
the exposed area with soap and water for 10
minutes. Seek medical help.
• Do not touch eyes while working near battery.
Battery acid can burn eyes and skin.
