Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle - Napa 85-2500 Owner's Manual

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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
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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 10 gauge (5.26 mm
• Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long - use an 8 gauge (8.36 mm
9. FEATURES
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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. The charger must be grounded to
reduce the risk of electric shock. 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, have
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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 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
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1. ON/OFF Switch
2. Charge Rate Selector Switch
3. Ammeter
4. Battery Clips
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) extension cord.
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) extension cord.
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