Operating Instructions
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01573C
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from a live outlet or disconnect AC power to the
outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
this risk.
INTRODUCTION
This battery charger is a self-regulating charger with
a minimum of moving parts, designed for long,
trouble-free service. Built-in line voltage compen-
sation produces a consistent output when the AC
supply voltage varies by as much as 10% from
nominal. Convection cooling maximizes the
reliability and minimizes any maintenance costs.
ONLY LIQUID ELECTROLYTE (WET) LEAD ACID
BATTERIES should be recharged with this charger
to ensure superior battery performance and life. A
patented electronic circuit turns the charger on and
off automatically. When the battery has reached its
maximum state of charge, the circuitry will turn the
charger off. This charger is equipped with a lockout
relay which will disable the vehicle's ignition while
the charger is operating.
RECEIVING AND INSTALLING THE CHARGER
When the charger is received, check for possible
in-transit damage. If any damage is found, it should
be reported as a claim to the carrier.
Proper installation of the charger is important in
order to achieve good charger performance and to
prevent damage to the charger and batteries. The
charger should be located in a clean, cool, dry, and
well ventilated area. To permit free air flow for
convection cooling, allow three inches (3") minimum
between the charger and any wall.
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
DO NOT USE THE CHARGER NEAR
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR VAPORS.
AC INPUT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE, DISCONNECT POWER FROM
AC RECEPTACLE BEFORE INSTALLING OR
REMOVING UNIT.
This battery charger must be connected to a 120
VAC, 60 Hertz, single phase AC power source.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of
electric shock. Charger is equipped with an electric
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor.
The installed 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 IF IT WILL NOT FIT OUTLET. HAVE A
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, as illustrated in
Figure A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in Figures B and C, may be used
to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as
shown in Figure 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.
GROUNDING METHODS
A
B
C
CONNECTED
TO COVER
OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
ADAPTER
COVER OF
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING
BLADE
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING
MEANS
NOTE: Use of an adapter shown in Figures B and C
is not permitted in Canada.
DANGER: BEFORE USING ADAPTER AS
ILLUSTRATED, BE CERTAIN THE CENTER
SCREW OF OUTLET PANEL PLATE IS
GROUNDED.
The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from
adapter must be connected to a properly grounded
outlet. 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.
EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS
Always use a three-conductor, No. 14 AWG (1.5mm)
heavy duty cord with ground, properly wired, in good
electrical condition and keep it as short as possible.
Make sure the pins on the plug of the extension cord
are the same number, size and shape as the AC
plug of the battery charger. The use of an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Locate all cords so they will not be stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
