Grounding And Ac Power Cord Connections - Schumacher SPI1 Owner's Manual

6.7 Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.
6.8 After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove
the chassis connection and then the battery connection.
6.9 See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
WARNING
The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 7 AWG (10 mm
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger connector 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 connector 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

WARNING
WARNING WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
WARNING
8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 230V,
50/60Hz 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.
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.
) insulated battery cable to the
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