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GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
GROUNDING PIN
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING SCREW
ADAPTER
GROUNDED OUTLET
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.
2.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery
is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using
a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a
fan.
3.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from
coming in contact with eyes.
Keep the battery terminals clean and tight. Use terminal
protectors to prevent corrosion.
4.
If battery has removable filler vents, check periodically to
make sure battery electrolyte (liquid) covers the plates. If
liquid is down, add water to bring level up. This also helps
purge excessive gas from the cells.
NOTE:
DO NOT OVERFILL (OVERFILLING COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE).
5.
Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such
as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and
recommended rates of charge.
6.
DO NOT
use for parallel charging. Charger is designed to
charge / maintain one 12 volt battery.
CHARGER LOCATION PRECAUTION
Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases
from battery could damage charger.
Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading spe-
cific gravity or filling battery.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation
in any way.
Do not set battery on top of charger.
1.
WARNING:
Wear complete eye protection and clothing
protection, when working with lead-acid batteries.
2.
Make sure someone is within range of your voice or close
enough to come to your aid when you work with or near a
lead-acid battery.
3.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use if battery
acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. If battery acid contacts
skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
4.
Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery. Acid
particles (corrosion) may get into your eyes! If acid enters
your eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for
at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
5.
Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit
current high enough to weld a ring (or the like) to metal,
causing a severe burn.
6.
Take care not to drop a metal tool or other metal onto the
battery. Metal may cause sparking or short circuit the battery
or another electrical devise. Sparking may cause an
explosion.
7.
Always operate battery charger in an open well ventilated
area.
8.
NEVER
smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of
the battery or engine. Batteries generate explosive gases!
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock.
Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
This battery charger is designed for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated FIGURE 1 (A). This plug should be used in a grounded
outlet. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet).
ADAPTER:
A temporary adaptor, as shown in FIGURE 1 (B)
and (C), may be used to connect the charger plug to a two-pole
receptacle (outlet) as shown FIGURE 1 (B).
NOTE:
The temporary adapter should be used only until a prop-
erly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
FIGURE 1 GROUNDING METHODS
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
GROUND AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
DANGER: NEVER
alter the AC cord or plug provided. If it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
DANGER:
Before using an adaptor as illustrated, be certain that center
screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from adaptor must be connected to a properly grounded
outlet. Make certain it is grounded. 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.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
