Dc Connection Precautions; Installing The Battery; Removing The Battery - Midtronics DCA-8000 User Manual

General Safety Precautions
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DC Connection Precautions

6.1 Connect and disconnect the charger clamps only after the charger has been turned off and the
AC supply cord is disconnected from the electric outlet.
6.2 Never allow the charger clamps to touch each other.
6.3 When attaching the charger clamps, be certain to make the best possible mechanical as well as
electrical connection. This will tend to prevent the clamps from slipping off the connections, avoid
dangerous sparking, and assure safer and more efficient charging. The clamps should be kept
clean.
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Installing The Battery

7.1 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the charger cords permit and position the
AC and DC cords to avoid stepping on or tripping over them and to prevent damage by mov-
ing engine parts.
7.2 Turn OFF all vehicle loads, including door lights, and correct any defects in the vehicle's electri-
cal system that may have caused low battery.
7.3 First connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp from the charger to the POSITIVE (POS., P, +) un-
grounded post of the battery. Then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the NEGATIVE
(NEG., N,–) post of the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-
metal body parts.
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Removing the Battery

8.1 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle or equipment, always remove the
grounded terminal from the battery first.
Risk of explosive gases.
A spark near the battery may cause a battery
explosion. Follow these steps when the battery
is installed in the vehicle to reduce the risk of
explosion.
8.2 Check the polarity of battery posts.
8.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clamp to the POSITIVE (POS., P, +) post of battery.
8.4 Position yourself and the free end of cable as far away from the battery as possible—do not face
the battery when making the final connection—then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger
clamp to the free end of the cable.
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Hazardous voltage.
Can cause death or serious
personal injury.
Setting the switches to "OFF" does not always dis-
connect the charger electrical circuit from the AC
power cord or the DC charger clamps.
Risk of explosive gases.
A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion.
Follow these steps when the battery is installed in the
vehicle to reduce the risk of explosion.
Risk of explosive gases.
Make sure all vehicle loads are OFF to prevent a
possible arc.
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