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b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water in each Standard wet cell until battery acid reaches level specified
by battery manufacturer. Do not 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.
