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OPERATION
Connecting to a vehicle battery
Before charging make sure the battery terminals are really clean as grease and
dust could lead to poor connection. The battery MUST be disconnected prior to
cleaning. Check the battery and connections for any cracks or damage before
proceeding with cleaning and charging. To help ensure a good connection of the
battery charger terminal clamps, clean the battery terminals with a solution of
baking soda and water, and wipe the battery terminals with a cloth to remove any
dirt and grease.
WARNING!
If the battery is still fitted to a motor vehicle, make sure that
all the electronics are turned off, and that the ignition is turned off.
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
WARNING!
Under normal circumstances the negative battery pole is
connected to the bodywork and you proceed as described above. In
exceptional cases it is possible that the positive battery pole is connected
to the bodywork (positive earthing). In this case, connecting the black
negative terminal clamp (7) to the negative pole on the battery. Then
connect the red positive terminal clamp (8) to the bodywork at a point
away from the battery.
WARNING!
The battery terminal not connected to the chassis has to be
connected first. The other connection is to be made to the chassis, remote
from the battery and fuel line. The battery charger is then to be connected
to the supply mains.
1.
With the vehicle engine not running, connect
the red positive terminal clamp (8) to the
positive ( + ) pole on your vehicle 12V battery
(fig. 3).
2.
Connect the black negative terminal clamp
(7) to an unpainted piece of metal on the
bodywork away from the battery (fig. 4).
