Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle; Grounding And Ac Power Cord Connections - Schumacher Electric SE-1555A Manual Del Usuario

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. As stated in 7.4, face away
from the battery when connecting the negative clip to the cable.
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

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.
8.2
not fit the outlet, 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 (30.5 meters) long or less – use a 14 gauge (2.5mm
• Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long – use a 12 gauge (4mm
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A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
7.1
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
8.1 This battery charger is for use on a
nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounded
plug that looks like the plug illustrated. The
charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of
electric shock. The plug must be plugged into
Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does
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Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
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