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4. PREPARING TO CHARGE
4.1
If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
4.2
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
4.3
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
4.4
Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve
regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
4.5
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
4.6
Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge
rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate.
5. CHARGER LOCATION
5.1
Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
5.2
Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
5.3
Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery.
5.4
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
5.5
Do not set a battery on top of charger.
6. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
6.1
Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to “off” position and removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
6.2
Attach clips to battery and chassis, as indicated in Sections 6 and 7.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
7.1
Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
7.2
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
7.3
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
7.4
Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (6.5). If positive post is grounded
to the chassis, see (6.6).
7.5
For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the
frame or engine block.
7.6
For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED)
clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of
the frame or engine block.
7.7
When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
7.8
See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.
8. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
8.1
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
8.2
Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
8.3
Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
8.4
Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
8.5
Do not face battery when making final connection.
8.6
When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
8.7
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
9. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
9.1
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 240 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
9.2
DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper connection
can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.
9.3
USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, follow these guidelines:
• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
• Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger, as specified:
Length of cord (meters)
8
15
30
45
AWG* size of cord
18
18
16
14
*AWG-American Wire Gauge