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(l)
Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after setting any charger switches to the off position and
removing ac cord from the electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
(m)
Follow these steps when battery is installed in vehicle. A spark near battery may cause a battery
explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery:
i.
Position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts;
ii.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons;
iii.
Check polarity of battery posts. A positive (pos, p, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter
than a negative (neg, n, –) post;
iv.
Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is
grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see item (v). If positive post is grounded to the
chassis, see item (vi);
v.
For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the positive (red) clip from battery charger to positive
(pos, p, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect the negative (black) clip 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;
vi.
For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the negative (black) clip from battery charger to
negative (neg, n, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect the positive (red) clip 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;
vii.
Connect charger ac supply cord to electric outlet; and
viii.
When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect ac cord, remove clip from vehicle
chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
(n)
Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle. A spark near the battery may cause a battery
explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery:
i.
Check polarity of battery posts. A positive (pos, p, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter
than a negative (neg, n, –) post;
Ii.
Attach at least a 60 cm 6-gauge (awg) insulated battery cable to a negative (neg, n, –) battery
post;
iii.
Connect the positive (red) charger clip to the positive (pos, p, +) post of battery;
iv.
Position yourself and the free end of cable as far away from battery as possible, then connect the
negative (black) charger clip to free end of cable;
v.
Do not face battery when making final connection;
vi.
Connect charger ac supply cord to electrical outlet; and
vii.
When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and
break first connection while standing as far away from battery as practical.
(o)
Use of an adapter is not allowed in canada. If a grounding type receptacle is not available, do not use this
equipment until the proper outlet is installed by qualified personnel.
(p)
The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the frame and from the ac receptacle ground pin.
(q)
Electrical devices that require a grounded receptacle pin connection will not function if the receptacle
ground pin is not functional.
Appendix C – Safety And Charging Instructions
