Topdon TB6000Pro, User Manual

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overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such
as valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow
manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions
while charging and recommended rates of charge.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to car
owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage
selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has
adjustable charge rate, charge battery initially at lowest
rate.
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 electrolyte specific 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.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after
setting any charger switches to “off” position and
removing ac cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips
to touch each other.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE
VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK
NEAR BATTERY:
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
b) Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG)
insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery
post.
c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) post of battery.
d) Position yourself and free end of cable as far away