Battery Charging - Ac Connections - Schumacher SSC-1500A Owner's Manual

6.7 When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord,
remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery termi-
nal.
6.8 See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for length of charge information.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR 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 pos-
sible – then 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 con-
necting procedure and break first connection while as far away from bat-
tery as practical.
7.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To
charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8.

BATTERY CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS

8.1 For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers:
• GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
INSTRUCTIONS – Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric
shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet,
have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connec-
tion can result in a risk of an electric shock.
8.2 For grounded, cord-connected battery chargers with an input rating
less than 15 amperes and intended for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit:
• This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure
8.4. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in
sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole recep-
tacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
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