Sealey SPI1S Instructions Manual page 6

battery.
1.9 if battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area
with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye
with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
right away.
1.10 if battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs
or water. Do not induce vomiting. seek medical attention immediately.
2. PREPARING TO CHARGE
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HiGHLY corrosiVE suLfuric AciD.
2.1 if it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always
remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the accessories in the
vehicle are off, to prevent arcing.
2.2 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is
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eyes, nose and mouth. use baking soda and water to neutralize the
battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your
eyes, nose or mouth.
2.4
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level
specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery
without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries
(VrLA), carefully follow the manufacturer's recharging instructions.
2.5 read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery,
vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger. study all
of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions while charging and
recommended rates of charge.
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charge the battery in the lowest rate first.
2.7 Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.
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being charged.
2.3 clean the battery terminals
before charging the battery. During
cleaning, keep airborne corrosion
from coming into contact with your
2.6 Determine the voltage of the
battery by referring to the vehicle
owner's manual and make sure that
the output voltage selector switch
is set to the correct voltage. if the
charger has an adjustable charge rate,
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