2
f.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner's manual and make sure the output voltage selector switch
is set at the correct voltage. If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery initially at the charger's lowest rate
for the battery.
4.
CHARGER LOCATION
a.
Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
b.
Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery could reach arcing devices within the charger and
result in as explosion.
c.
Never allow battery acid to drop on the charger when reading the specific gravity or filling battery,
d.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area, or restrict ventilation to the charger in any way.
e.
Do not set a battery on top of the charger.
5.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a.
Connect and disconnect the DC output clamps only after setting the charger switches to the OFF position and removing the AC cord
from the electric outlet. Never allow the clamps to touch each other.
b.
When attaching a clamp to a battery post, twist or rock the clamp back and forth several times to make a good connection. This
tends to keep the clamp from slipping off the terminals and helps to reduce the risk of sparking.
6.
STOP/GO LITE INSTRUCTIONS
When used properly, the
STOP/GO LITE
will indicate whether the clamp connections will be correct.
Connect the Positive (RED) clamp to the Positive (POS,+) battery post. Touch the contact button of
the Negative (Black) clamp to the other battery post. Observe the LED lights in the STOP/GO
LITE.
GREEN LIGHT:
The first connection is correct. Make the second clamp connection per the instructions in Section 7
or Section 8.
RED LIGHT:
The first connection made with the Positive (RED) clamp to the battery is incorrect. Attach the
Positive (RED) clamp to the other battery post and retest.
RED AND GREEN LIGHT:
The battery charger is turned on. Turn the charger "OFF" and retest.
NO LIGHT:
Check for a shorted or open battery. Clean corrosion from the clamp jaws and battery posts.
Retest. If still no light, use a voltmeter or other means to make certain you have property identified
the polarity of the battery posts. Then attach the clamps per the instructions, disregarding the
STOP/GO LITE.
7.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a.
Read Section 6,
STOP/GO LITE INSTRUCTIONS
, before proceeding.
b.
Position the AC and DC cords to reduce any risk of damage by the hood, doors, or moving engine parts.
c.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
d.
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The Positive (POS,P,+) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the Negative (NEG,N,-
) battery post.
e.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected to the chassis). If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in
most vehicles), see item f. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see item g.
f.
For a Negative ground vehicle, double check the polarity of the battery terminals, refer to the STOP/GO LITE instructions. Connect
the Positive (RED) clamp from the battery charger to the Positive (POS,P,+) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the Negative
(BLACK) clamp to the vehicle chassis, a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or the engine block, away from the battery. Do not
connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet metal part of the frame.
g.
For a Positive ground vehicle, double check the polarity of the battery terminals, refer to the STOP/GO LITE instructions. Attach the
Negative (BLACK) clamp to the Negative (NEG,N,-) ungrounded post of the battery. Attach the Positive (RED) clamp to the vehicle
chassis, a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or the engine block, away from the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the
carburetor, fuel lines or sheet metal part of the frame.
h.
When disconnecting the charger, turn the switches to OFF, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clamp from the vehicle chassis, and
then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
i.
See section 10,
LENGTH OF CHARGE
, for information on length and rate of charge.
8.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a.
Read Section 6,
STOP/GO LITE INSTRUCTIONS
, before proceeding.
b.
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) usually has a larger diameter
than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
c.
Double check the polarity of the battery posts, refer to the STOP/GO LITE instructions. Attach at
least a 24 inch long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery
post to allow the final connection to be made away from the battery.
d.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
e.
Position yourself and the free end of the cable as far away from the battery as possible while
connecting the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of cable. Refer to the illustration.
f.
Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
g.
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure, and break the first connection while standing
as far away from the battery as practical.
h.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on-board requires equipment specially designed for marine
use.
9.
EARTHING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
