Eltek MultiCharger 1500 Description And Operating Instructions page 5

e) 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 engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburettor,
fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or
engine block.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to
vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburettor,
fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or
engine block.
g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from
vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.
16. 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:
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
b) Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post.
c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
d) Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible –then
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
e) Do not face battery when making final connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure
and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board
requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
17. 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 connection can result in a risk of an electric
shock
18. Connect only to lead-acid batteries with rated voltage of 12V and 24V.
19. WARNING - Connect rechargeable batteries only.
20. Do not use the charger in moving vehicles.
21. Warning - Do not undertake any constructional alterations to the device, as this could cause
damage to the device.
END OF SAFETY INFORMATION
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