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INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions, those published by battery manufacturer,
and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery.
Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
If it is necessary to relocate the battery for charging, first remove the grounded
terminal from the battery. Then make sure all accessories are off, so as not to
cause an arc.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. WORKING IN THE
VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For
this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time, before using your
charger, you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while batteries are being charged.
Gas fumes can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other
nonmetallic material, such as a fan.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with
eyes.
Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by
battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill.
For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging
instructions.
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not
removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
When using an extension cord, make sure that:
• pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as
those of plug and charger;
• extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition;
• wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger.
Always make your extension cord connection on the
charger side before connecting to a nearby 120VAC
GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Failure to use a GFCI
outlet may result in electric shock.
Note: Extension cords should be industrial grade/heavy duty U.L. approved and
grounded. Check extension cord before use for damage, bent prongs and cuts.
Replace if damaged.
Connect the extension cord to the charger; then proceed to plug the extension
cord to a nearby 120VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet.
Always remove the extension cord from the 120VAC outlet first when charging is
completed followed by unplugging the charger.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
