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CHARGER LOCATION
1. Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit.
2.
NEVER
place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery
will corrode and damage charger.
3.
NEVER
allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or fill-
ing battery.
4.
NEVER
operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
5. Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore.
6. Do not set a battery on top of charger.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
1. Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after removing AC cord from
electric outlet.
2. Never allow clamps to touch each other.
3. Attach clamps to battery posts and check for secure connection. This will hold
clamps securely on terminals and helps to reduce risk of sparking.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK
NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
1. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving
engine part.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to
persons.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has
larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,-) post.
4. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery
charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip
to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.
5. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from battery
charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE
(RED) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect
clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.
6. When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove
clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.
7. See operating instructions for length of charge information.
8. Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.
