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6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED
IN VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR
THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
6.1
Position AC and DC cords to
reduce risk of damage by hood,
door, or moving engine part.
6.2
Stay clear of fan blades, belts,
pulleys, and other parts that can
cause injury to persons.
6.3
Check polarity of battery posts.
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
6.4
Determine which post of battery
is grounded (connected) to the
chassis. If negative post is grounded
to chassis (as in most vehicles), see
(6.5). If positive post is grounded to
the chassis, see (6.6).
6.5
For negative-grounded vehicle,
connect POSITIVE (RED) clip
from battery charger to POSITIVE
(POS, P, +)
ungrounded post of battery.
Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
to vehicle chassis or engine block
away from battery. Do not connect
clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or
sheet-metal body parts. Connect
to a heavy gauge metal part of the
frame or engine block.
6.6
For positive-grounded vehicle,
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
from battery charger to NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of
battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED)
clip to vehicle chassis or engine
block away from battery. Do not
connect clip to carburetor, fuel
lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.
6.7
When disconnecting charger, turn
switches to off, disconnect AC
cord, remove clip from vehicle
chassis, and then remove clip from
battery terminal.
6.8
See
Operating Instructions
for
length of charge information.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE
VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR
THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
7.1
Check polarity of battery posts.
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has a larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
7.2
Attach at least a 24-inch-long
6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery
cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –)
battery post.
7.3
Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger
clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post
of battery.
7.4
Position yourself and free end of
cable as far away from battery
as possible – then connect
NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip
to free end of cable.
7.5
Do not face battery when making
final connection.
7.6
When disconnecting charger,
always do so in reverse sequence
of connecting procedure and break
first connection while as far away
from battery as practical.
7.7
A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
To charge it on board requires
equipment specially designed for
marine use.