6.6
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 frame or engine block at a distance away from the
battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the vehicle frame or engine block.
6.7
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.
6.8
When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the AC cord, remove
the clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
6.9
See CALCULATING CHARGE TIME for length of charge information.
7.
FolloW thESE StEpS WhEn BAttErY iS outSidE VEhiClE
7.2
Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
7.3
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
7.4
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.
7.5
Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
7.6
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.
7.7
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting
procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
7.8
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard
requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8.
GroundinG And AC poWEr Cord ConnECtionS
8.2
have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper
connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution. notE: Pursuant to
Canadian Regulations, use of an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an
adapter plug in the United States is not recommended and should not be used.
8.3
Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:
•
100 feet long (30.5 meters) or less – use a 12 gauge (3.31 mm
•
Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long – use a 10 gauge (5.26 mm
9.
ASSEMBlY inStruCtionS
9.1
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
9.2
Included with your battery charger are two cord wrap cleats for storage of the battery
cables. To install, align the three tabs to correspond with the three receptacles on the
back of the charger and push until you hear a snap.
riSK oF ElECtriC ShoCK or FirE.
8.1
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit. The charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of
electric shock. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle
(outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet,
A SpArK nEAr thE BAttErY MAY CAuSE
A BAttErY EXploSion. to rEduCE thE
riSK oF A SpArK nEAr thE BAttErY:
7.1
Check the polarity of the battery posts.
The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) post.
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) extension cord.
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) extension cord.
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