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

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 (30.5 meters) long or less - use a 16 gauge (1.31mm
• Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long - use a 14 gauge (2.08mm
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 clip cables. To
install, align the two tabs with the two receptacles on the back of the charger and push
until you hear a snap.
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. 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,
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
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