3. PREPARING TO CHARGE
WARNING:
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1.
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
3.2
.
If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the
accessories in the vehicle are off, to prevent arcing.
3.3.
Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your
eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion.
DO NOT
touch
your eyes, nose or mouth.
3.4.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer.
DO NOT
overfill. For
a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.
3.5.
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger.
Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
3.6
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual.
3.7.
Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.
4. CHARGER LOCATION
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
NOTE:
This is a Class A product for industrial use only, for use with professional equipment with a total rated power greater than
1 kW. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
4.1.
Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
4.2
.
NEVER
place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
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DO NOT
set the battery on top of the charger.
4.3
.
NEVER
allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electrolyte specific gravity or filling the battery.
5. 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 :
5.1
.
Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the bonnet, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is
necessary to close the bonnet during the charging process, ensure that the bonnet does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or
cut the insulation of the cables.
5.2.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
5.3.
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) post.
5.4.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis.
5.5.
For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded
post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
DO NOT
connect the clip to the carburettor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine
block.
5.6.
For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
DO NOT
connect the clip to the carburettor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or
engine block.
5.7.
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet and press to turn the output on.
5.8.
When disconnecting the charger, press to turn the output off, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis and
then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
6. 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 :
6.1.
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) post.
6.2.
Attach at least a 24-inch long 4 gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
6.3.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
6.4.
Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the
battery as possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free end of the cable.
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DO NOT
face the battery when making the final connection.
6.5
.
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet and press to turn the output on.
6.6
.
When disconnecting the charger, press to turn the output off, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from the cable attached to the
negative battery terminal and then remove the clip from the positive battery terminal.
6.7.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for
marine use.
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