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SECTION 8 − BATTERY CHARGING
8-1. Battery Charging Guidelines
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Stop welding generator engine.
Place Air Compressor switch in the
Off position.
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Before charging battery, read sup-
plied BCI Battery Service Manual
and the Safety Precautions at the
beginning of this manual.
8-2. Connecting Uninstalled Battery To Battery Charge Receptacle
Battery located outside of vehicle
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2
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Stop welding generator engine.
Place Air Compressor switch in the
Off position.
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Before charging battery, check po-
larity of battery posts. Attach a 24 in.
(60 cm) AWG 6 insulated battery
cable to Negative (−) battery post.
Connect charger Positive (+) cable
to Positive (+) post of battery. Stand-
ing as far from battery as practical
and looking away from battery, con-
nect charger Negative (−) cable to
the cable connected to the Negative
(−) battery post.
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Have only qualified persons do bat-
tery charging work.
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Do not charge a battery that has
loose terminals or one showing
damage such as a cracked case or
cover.
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4
7
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Battery Positive (+) Terminal
2
Battery Negative (−) Terminal
Obtain Battery Charge/Jumper Cable Kit
300 422 or equivalent.
3
Red (Positive) Charging Cable
4
Black (Negative) Charging Cable
5
Battery Charge Plug
6
Battery Charge Receptacle
7
Insulated Battery Cable
(Customer-Supplied)
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Keep battery charging cables away
from vehicle hood, door, and mov-
ing parts.
!
Do not use damaged battery char-
ging cables.
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Be sure charger output voltage
matches battery voltage.
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Connect a 24 in. (60 cm) or longer insulated
battery cable (AWG 6) to Negative (−) bat-
tery post. Connect red (Positive) battery
charging cable to battery Positive (+) post.
Connect black (Negative) battery charging
cable to insulated battery cable.
Connect Battery Charge plug to Battery
Charge receptacle.
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