Charging Battery In/Out Of Vehicle - Schumacher SE-1010-2 Owner's Manual

E. OPERATING INSTRUCTION: CHARGING BATTERY IN VEHICLE
When charging battery in the vehicle, take care to determine the battery type and which post i s grounded. To reduce risk of a spark near
battery, follow these steps when battery is installed in vehicle. WARNING: A spark near battery may cause battery explosion.
1. Position AC power cord and DC charging cords to reduce risk of
damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can
cause injury.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. Battery case will be marked by
each post: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -).
NOTE: The positive battery post usually has a larger diameter
than the negative post.
4. Determine which post of battery is ground (connected) to
chassis.
NOTE: The negative post is normally grounded.
Negative GROUNDED POST
5A. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip
from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of
battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or en-
gine block away from battery. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part
of the frame or engine block.
Positive GROUNDED POST
5B. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to ve-
hicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Connect to a heavy
gauge unpainted metal part of the frame or engine block.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION: CHARGING BATTERY OUT OF VEHICLE
F.
When charging battery out of vehicle, take care to determine the battery type. To reduce risk of a spark near battery, follow these step
when battery is outside vehicle. WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause battery explosion. WARNING: When removing
battery from vehicle or boat, disconnect grounded pole first. When disconnecting, make sure all accessories are off, so as not to
cause an arc. (NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. (To charge on board requires special
equipment designed for marine use.) WARNING: When reinstalling battery, attach the ground post first.
1. Check polarity of battery posts. Battery case will be marked
by each post: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG,
N, -). NOTE: The positive battery post usually has a larger
diameter than the negative post.
2. Attach a 24-inch long (or longer) 6-gauge (AWG) insu-
lated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
(The 24" lead is not supplied. You may purchase at most
automotive stores.)
The 24" lead provides a safer connection condition. Spark-
ing or arcing could occur when connecting the charger
clip to the lead.
3. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) post of BATTERY. Rock clip back and forth to make
good connection.
4. Position yourself and free end of 24 inch cable as far away
from battery as possible. Then connect NEGATIVE
(BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
WARNING: Do not face battery when making final con-
nection. Rock clip back and forth to make a good connec-
tion.
5. Select amperage:
6. Follow steps 1-4 in Battery Charger Section.
7. When battery is fully charged, unplug charger from AC
power source.
WARNING: Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or
sheetmetal body parts. NOTE: Attach clips to battery post and twist
or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection.
This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to
reduce risk of sparking.
6. Select amperage.
7. Follow steps 1-4 in Battery Charger Section K.
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger from the
AC power source.
9. Remove charger clips from (1 ) chassis and (2) battery pole in
that order.
10. Clean and store battery charger.
POSITIVE
BATTERY
24" OF 6 Gauge Cable
8. When battery is fully charged and the charger is un-
plugged: (1) Remove clip from end of the Negative end
of cable, then (2) Remove clip from Positive battery post,
in that order.
9. Clean and store battery charger.
WARNING: Be sure area around the battery is well ven-
tilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be force-
fully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other
nonmetallic material as a fan.
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NEGATIVE
BATTERY CHARGER
POWER
CORD
TO GROUNDED
POWER OUTLET