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grOunding and ac pOWer cOrd cOnnectiOn instructiOns -
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Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
danger - never alter ac cord or plug provided -
if it will not fit outlet, have
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a
risk of an electric shock.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in (A), below. A temporary adapter, which
looks like the adapter illustrated in (B), may be used to connect this plug to a two-
pole receptacle as shown in (B) if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be
installed by a qualified electrician.
metal screw
cover of grounded
Outlet Box
(B)
grounding
pin
(a)
danger - Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center screw
of outlet plate is grounded.
The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from
adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet- make certain it is
grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a longer
screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground
connection to grounded outlet.
Do not operate this charger with a damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug
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immediately.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
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damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or
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repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or
fire.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
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maintenance or cleaning.
Warning - risK OF eXplOsiVe gases.
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Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate
a.
explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost
