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6)
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
when working with or near a lead acid battery:
a)
Do not work in seclusion. Someone should be able to hear you or be close enough to aid you
when working near a lead acid battery.
b)
Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. Wear
complete eye protection and cover clothing. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
c)
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the
eye, immediately flood the eye with running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical
treatment immediately.
d)
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame near battery, fuel or engine.
e)
Be careful not to drop a metal tool onto the battery, as it might create a spark that could ignite
explosive gases.
f)
Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches that could
possible come in contact with a lead acid battery or related wiring. A lead acid battery can
produce a short-circuit current sufficient to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
g)
This charger is designed for and restricted to recharging general
aviation lead acid batteries
ONLY
. Never use it for any other purpose, including powering a low voltage electrical system.
Do not use to recharge common dry cell household batteries, as they may explode and cause
injury and damage property.
Preparing Your Battery for Charging
1)
Ambient air and battery temperature must be 40° to 115° F.
NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN
BATTERY OR ONE ABOVE 123°F.
2)
If the battery manufacturer requires battery to be removed from aircraft before charging, always
remove ground terminal first. Turn off the aircraft Battery Master Switch and disconnect external
power to avoid causing an arc.
NOTE:
according to the manufacturer, Concorde sealed AGM
batteries do not need to be removed from aircraft for charging purposes.
3)
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged to dissipate and avoid
any concentration of explosive gases.
4)
Battery terminals should be kept clean. Avoid any battery terminal corrosion from contacting eyes.
5)
Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the manufacturer. This
helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without caps, follow
manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
6)
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific instructions such as removing cell caps while charging and
recommended charge rates.
7)
Determine condition of battery, by referring to instructions herein, before ever attempting to charge or
de-sulfate any / all batteries.
