BatteryMINDer
®
Model 12248
Rev. P-071510
Page 5
P/N VDC12248-MNL
NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY OR ONE AT A
TEMPERATURE ABOVE 123° F.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
a.
If necessary to remove battery from equipment to charge.
Always remove ground terminal first. Turn off all accessories in
the vehicle, so as not to cause an arc.
b.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while bat-
tery is being charged. Force gas vapors away by using a piece of
non-metallic material as a fan.
c.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from
contacting eyes.
d.
Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches
level specified by the manufacturer. This helps Purge excessive
gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without caps, follow
manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e.
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific instructions such
as removing cell caps while charging and recommended charge
rates.
f.
Determine condition of battery, by referring to instructions
herein, before ever attempting to charge or desulfate any / all
batteries.
CHARGER LOCATION
a.
Make sure charger is as far away from battery as output
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
specific gravity or filling.
d.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ven-
tilation in any way.
e.
Do not set battery on top of charger.
