Preparing To Charge - Westfalia 900001506599 Owner's Manual

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PREPARING TO CHARGE

3.1 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
3.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
your skin, clothing or eyes.
3.3 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and
protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the
battery.
3.4 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, seek suitable medical
attention immediately.
3.5 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.
3.6 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is
being charged.
3.7 Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning,
keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your 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.
3.8 If applicable, 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.
3.9 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.
Risk of contact with battery acid. Battery
acid is a highly corrosive sulphuric acid.
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