Yuasa YUA3AMPCH, Owner'S Manual

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RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
1. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC 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
gravity or filling battery.
4. Do not operate charger in a closed area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
5. Do not set a battery on top of charger.
1. Make sure the room has plenty of ventilation.
2. Mount this charger away from any vehicle repair or
service. Make sure never to start or run an engine near the
batteries being charged.
3. Be sure the total amperage used by this charger should not
exceed the amperage capacity of the supply source. If you do
not know how to determine this, have a qualified electrician
determine the capacity for you.
4. 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.
5. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. Wire brush them
if necessary. Clamp the black end (NEG, -) to the negative
battery terminal. Clamp the red end (POS, +) to the positive
battery terminal.
6. Connect the charger to a grounded power receptacle
that is wired in compliance with local electrical codes.
Note that side mounted batteries will require the insertion of a
lead post adapter. Plain bolts are not safe. They will not allow
SETTING UP & OPERATIONS
CHARGER/MAINTAINER LOCATION