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CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 – CHECK THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Prior to charging the battery, remove the vent caps and check the electrolyte level (not
required on sealed & maintenance free batteries). The electrolyte should be 6mm (1/4”)
above the battery’s plates. If low, top up with distilled water to the correct level and refit
the vent caps.
STEP 2 – CONNECT TO BATTERY
There are three options for connecting to a battery.
Step 2A – Connecting to a battery that is out of the vehicle
Step 2B – Connecting to a battery fitted to a vehicle
Step 2C – Permanent hard wiring connection to a battery
STEP 2A – BATTERY OUT OF VEHICLE
Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery post.
Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Negative (-) battery post.
STEP 2B – BATTERY IN VEHICLE
Determine if the vehicle is Positively (+) or Negatively (-) earthed. Negatively earthed
vehicles have a cable (usually black) from the Negative battery terminal to the
vehicle’s chassis.
Negatively earthed (most vehicles)
Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Positive (+) battery terminal.
Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the vehicle’s chassis away from
the fuel line or moving parts.
Connection out of vehicle
Connection in vehicle
(negatively earthed)
