Operating Instructions - Energizer 50904 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARING TO CHARGE
a.
If it's necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove
the earth terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so
as not to cause a spark.
b. Ensure that the area around the battery is well ventilated while charging.
c. Clean battery terminals; being careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d. Add distilled water to each cell until the battery's acid reaches level specified by the
battery's manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill.
For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
e. Study all the battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not
removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
f. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the car owner's manual and make sure
that the output voltage is set to the correct voltage. If the charger has an adjustable charge
rate, charge the battery at the lowest rate initially.
CHARGER LOCATION
a. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the cables will allow.
b. Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from battery will
corrode and damage the charger.
c. Never allow battery acid to drip on to the charger when reading the specific gravity or
filling the battery.
d. Do not operate the charger in an enclosed area, or restrict ventilation in any way.
e. Do not put a battery on top of the charger.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a. Only connect/disconnect DC output clamps when the charger is switched off and
unplugged. Never allow clamps to touch each other.
b.
Attach clamps to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to ensure a
good connection. This tends to keep the clamps from slipping off the terminals and helps
to reduce risk of sparking.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a. Ensure that the AC and DC cords are positioned to avoid damage by the bonnet, door, or
moving engine parts.
b.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that could cause injury.
c. Check polarity of battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
d. Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative
post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), go to section "e". If the positive post is
grounded to the chassis, go to section "f".
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