Rev. A-052518
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VDC12117TC-MNL
BatteryMINDer Plus
Model 12117TC
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.
15. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect or disconnect DC output clips only when the unit is
unplugged from AC power. Never allow clips to touch each other.
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 16(e), 16(f), and
17(b) through 17(d).
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN
VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Position DC cord to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving
engine part.
b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause
injury to persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the
