INSTALLATION
CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY
The trickle charger maintainer MUST be disconnected from the battery or
cigarette lighter port when starting the engine or driving the vehicle. Electric
surges from the alternator when starting and running may damage the
trickle charger maintainer.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the trickle charger maintainer connected and unattended for
extended periods of time. Check the battery status frequently for safe
operation.
WARNING
Place the trickle charger maintainer as far away from the battery as the
adapter cables permit. DO NOT place it directly above the battery.
WARNING
The trickle charger maintainer is designed to compensate for the battery
self-discharge. Please do not rely on it for a full charge.
NOTE
Check the polarity of the battery terminals. The positive (POS, P, +) terminal usually has
a larger diameter than the negative (NEG, N, -) terminal.
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Connect the included SAE to Ring Terminal Cable or SAE to Alligator Clip Cable to the
battery.
Connect the SAE to Ring Terminal Cable or SAE to Alligator Clip Cable to the trickle
charger maintainer.
Place the trickle charger maintainer, facing due south (or north), in the path of the sun.
Make sure that no shadows are cast on the trickle charger maintainer.
If the battery is installed in the vehicle, the vehicle ground type must be identified. For a
negative-grounded vehicle, first connect the positive (red) alligator clip or ring terminal to
the positive (POS, P, +) terminal of the battery, and then connect the negative (black)
alligator clip or ring terminal to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
For a positive-ground vehicle, first connect the negative (black) alligator clip or ring
terminal to the negative (NEG, N, -) terminal of the battery, and then connect the positive
(red) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
If the battery is outside the vehicle, a 24 inch (610mm) 6 AWG (13 mm2) insulated battery
cable must be first connected to the negative (NEG, N, -) battery terminal. Then connect
the positive (red) alligator clip or ring terminal to the positive (POS, P, +) terminal of the
battery and connect the negative (black) alligator clip or ring terminal to the free end of the
battery cable away from the battery.
Electric shock can occur if the adapter cable is damaged. DO NOT use a
damaged adapter cable to maintain or charge the battery. Position the
adapter cable properly to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door, or
hot engine parts.
WARNING
If it is necessary to close the hood during the maintaining or charging
process, ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the alligator
clips or ring terminals, or cut the insulation of the adapter cable.
WARNING
