Dc Connection Precautions - Midtronics inCHARGE 940 INC-940 Manual Del Usuario

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DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

6.1 All switches should be set in OFF position and AC cord should be DISCONNECTED from
electrical outlet before you connect and disconnect charger clamps. Never allow clamps to
touch each other.
6.2 When attaching charger clamps, be certain to make the best possible mechanical as well as
electrical connection. This will tend to prevent clamps from slipping off connections, avoid
dangerous sparking, and assure safer and more efficient charging. Clamps should be kept clean.
CAUTION—Setting switches to OFF does not always disconnect charger electrical circuit
from AC power cord or DC charger clamps.
6.3 Attach clamps to battery as indicated in 7.7, 7.8, 7.9
7. CHARGER CONNECTION
7.1 If charging in vehicle, firmly apply emergency brake and place gear shift to NEUTRAL; shift
an automatic transmission to PARK.
7.2 Locate charger as far away from battery as charger cords permit and position AC and DC
cords to avoid stepping on or tripping over them and to prevent damage by hood, doors, or
moving engine parts.
7.3 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and any other parts the can cause physical injury.
7.4 Turn OFF all vehicle loads, including door lights, and correct any defects in car's electrical
system that may have caused low battery.
7.5 If necessary to remove battery from vehicle or equipment, always remove grounded terminal
from battery first.
WARNING: If charging out of vehicle, make sure all vehicle loads are OFF to prevent a
possible arc. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY.
7.6 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS., P, +) post usually has larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG., N, –) post.
7.7 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clamp to POSITIVE (POS., P, +) post of battery. Position
yourself as far away from battery as possible, then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger
POSITIVE (POS., P, +) post.
7.8 Do not face battery when making final connection.
7.9 When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure
and break first connection while as far away from battery as possible.
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