CONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY
CLIP TO 24 INCH CABLE END
Positive
Battery
Battery charger
24”, 6 gauge cable
Power
Cord
To grounded
power outlet
Negative
Note:
Attach clips to battery post and twist or rock back an forth several times to make a good
connection. This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to reduce risk of
sparking.
POSITIVE GROUNDED POST
5B. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to
POSITIVE (RED) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle
chassis or engine block away from battery. Connect to a heavy gauge unpainted metal part of
the frame or engine block. WARNING: Do not connect clip to carburettor, fuel lines, or sheet
metal body parts.
Note:
Attach clips to battery post and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good
connection. This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to reduce risk of
sparking.
6. Select amperage.
7. Plug charger AC cord into a grounded 120 volt outlet.
8.
Warning:
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can
be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.
9. Continue charging battery until charger's ammeter needle shows half the rate of charge.
10. When battery is fully charged, unplug charger from AC power source.
11. Remove charger clips form (1) chassis and (2) battery post, in that order.
12. Clean and store battery charger.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING BATTERY OUT OF VEHICLE - FIG 7
When charging battery out of vehicle, take care to determine the battery type. To reduce risk of a
spark near battery, follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle.
Warning:
A spark near the battery may cause battery explosion.
Warning:
When removing battery from vehicle or boat, disconnect grounded pole first. When
disconnecting, make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause an arc.
(NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. (To charge on board
requires special equipment designed for marine use.)
Warning:
When reinstalling battery, attach the ground post first.
1. Check polarity of battery posts. Battery case will be marked by each post:
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -).
Note:
The positive battery post usually has a larger diameter than the negative post.
2. Attach a 24-inch long (or longer) 6-gauge
(AWG) insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. The
24-inch cable is necessary to avoid the
possibility of a spark over the top of the
battery. 6-gauge is recommended
because it is readily available at your auto
parts store.
3. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post battery. Rock
clip back and forth to make good
connection.
FIG.7
9. OPERATION AND USE
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