BatteryMINDer
®
Models 36271 & 48021
Rev. D-120913
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P/N VDC36271/48021-MNL
for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with
home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to
persons and damage to property.
i.
NEVER charge a frozen battery or a battery at a temperature
above 123° F.
13. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always
remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all
accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
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 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 it matches output rating of battery charger.
14. 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.
f.
Always mount units in vertical position with cord sets exiting
downward to ensure weather tight integrity. Unit must be mounted
in this manner to ensure long term trouble free life including
weatherproof integrity.
Mounting in any other manner or
using un-mounted (parallel to ground) except indoors may
cause unit to fail due to water intrusion that is unable to drain
correctly to avoid damage.
15. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a. 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.
b. Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated
