ProMariner ProSport6 PFC Owner's Manual And Installation Manual page 9

Important Safety Instructions
16. PREPARING TO CHARGE A BATTERY
CAUTION
a. If necessary to remove a battery from a boat to charge, always remove the grounded
negative terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the boat are off,
as to not cause an arc. Be sure the area around the charger and batteries is well ventilated
while the batteries are being charged. Gases can be forcefully blown away using a piece of
cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
b. Be sure the area around the charger and batteries is well ventilated while the battery is
being charged.
If the electrolyte is splashed into an eye, immediately force the eye open and flood it with
clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
If electrolyte is taken internally, drink large quantities of water or milk. DO NOT induce
vomiting. Get prompt medical attention.
Neutralize with baking soda any electrolyte that spills on a vehicle or in the work area. After
neutralizing, rinse contaminated area clean with water.
c. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d. For flooded batteries with removable caps, ONLY ADD DISTILLED WATER in each cell
until electrolyte reaches levels specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not over fill. For
a maintenance free battery without removable caps, such as valve regulated lead acid
batteries, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
e. Study all battery manufacturers' specific precautions; warnings and instructions while
charging and recommended rates of charge. Never charge a battery with missing safety
vent caps.
f. Do not overcharge batteries by selecting the wrong battery type or by trying to charge a
non-12 Volt as defined by the 12 Volt battery types specified in this manual.
Always remove the extension cord from the 120/230 VAC outlet first when charging is
completed followed by unplugging the charger, completely disconnecting.
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