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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. Gas can be forcefully blown
away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while
charging and recommended rates of charge.
13. BATTERY CHARGER AND ANALYZER LOCATION
a) Locate battery charger and analyzer as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never allow battery acid to drip on battery charger and analyzer when reading gravity or filling battery.
c) Do not operate battery charger and analyzer in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
d) Do not set a battery on top of battery charger and analyzer.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any battery charger and analyzer switches to off
position and removing AC cord from electric outlet.
b) Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection. This
tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to reduce risk of sparking.
15. DO NOT CHARGE A BATTERY INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. Damage to the vehicle computer system may occur if the battery is tested in the vehicle.
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGA-
TIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
b) Connect POSITIVE (RED) battery charger and analyzer clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
c) Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) battery charger and analyzer clip to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
d) When disconnecting battery charger and analyzer, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting proce-
dure.
e) A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment
specially designed for marine use.
17. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS – battery charger and analyzer should be
grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Battery charger and analyzer 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.
DANGER
– Never alter 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. This battery charger and
analyzer is rated more than 15 amperes and is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating of 120 volts. It is
factory-equipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to an acceptable electric circuit.
Make sure that the battery charger and analyzer is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the
plug. No adapter should be used with this battery charger and analyzer.
18. This battery charger and analyzer should be installed so that unauthorized personnel are not likely to be in
contact with it.