BatteryMINDer
®
2000 Series
Rev. C-091911
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P/N VDC2000-MNL
part that may cause explosion.
g) Remove 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.
h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not
intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other
than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger
for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons
and damage to property.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery or a battery at a temperature
above 12° F.
12. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) 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.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is
being charged.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from
coming in contact with eyes.
d) 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.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while
charging and recommended rates of charge.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual
and make sure it matches output rating of battery charger.
13. CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged;
gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery.
d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation
in any way.