Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle; Grounding And Ac Power Cord Connections - Schumacher Electric XC75 Manual Del Usuario

7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY
CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR
THE BATTERY:
7.1 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
–) post.
7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge
(AWG) insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
7.3 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
7.4 Position yourself and free end of cable as
far away from battery as possible – then

8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

This battery charger is for use on a nominal
120 volt circuit. 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.
DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug
provided – if it does 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.
9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
9.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the
cables prior to using the battery charger.
9.2 Included with your charger are two cord
wrap cleats for storage of the clamp
10. FEATURES
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The Digital Display gives a digital indication
of voltage or % of charge. The display will
show the battery VOLTAGE when the
charger is not charging a battery. When it
goes into charging mode, the display will
automatically change to ON (to show
charging has started) and then show the
percent-of-charge of the battery being
charged and either 6 or 12. If you manually
stop the charging process (by pressing the
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip
to free end of cable.
7.5 Do not face battery when making final
connection.
7.6 When disconnecting charger, always do
so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection
while as far away from battery as
practical.
7.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore. To charge it on
board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If you must use an
extension cord, follow these guidelines:
• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the
same number, size, and shape as those of
plug on charger.
• Ensure that the extension cord is properly
wired and in good electrical condition.
• Wire size must be large enough for the AC
ampere rating of charger, as specified below:
Length of cord (feet)
AWG* size of cord
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
cables. To install, align the two tabs with
the two receptacles on the back of the
charger and push until you hear a snap.
RATE SELECTION button) before the
battery is fully charged, the display will
show OFF.
• Battery % – The digital display shows an
estimated charge percentage of the battery
connected to the charger's battery clamps.
• Voltage – The Digital Display shows the
voltage at the charger battery clamps, in
DC volts.
• 4 •
25 50 100 150
14 12 8 6