Locating The Charger - Pro-Logix PL2545 Operator's Manual

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PREPARING TO CHARGE BATTERY:
1. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle
to charge, always remove grounded terminal
from battery first. Make sure all accessories in
the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
2. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated
while battery is being charged. Gas can be
forcefully blown away by using a piece of
cardboard or other non-metallic material as a
fan.
3. Clean battery terminals with a mixture of
baking soda and hot water. Be careful to keep
corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
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1. Locate the charger as far away from the
battery as DC cables permit.
2. Never place the charger directly above the
battery being charged; gases from the battery
will corrode and damage the charger.
3. Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger
when reading specific gravity or filling the
battery.
BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
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1. CAUTION: Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any switches with an OFF
position to OFF and removing AC power cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each
other.
2. When hooking up charger, attach one clip to battery and the other to a point away from battery (see
sections G & H). Do not hook up charger until reading sections A–J.
3. Always make battery connections prior to plugging charger into AC outlet.
To reduce explosion risk, never connect both clips directly to the battery. When making each connection,
twist or rock clip back and forth several times to make a good connection and to reduce the risk of a clip
slipping off and creating a spark. Do not twist or rock clip on the battery after the second clip connection
is made.
CHARGING A BATTERY THAT IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE
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CAUTION: A MARINE (BOAT) BATTERY MUST
BE REMOVED AND CHARGED ON SHORE.
TO CHARGE IT ON BOARD REQUIRES
EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR
MARINE USE.
CAUTION: A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY
CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE
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LOCATING THE CHARGER

4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery
acid reaches level specified by battery
manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas
from cells. Do not overfill. For Maintenance
Free Batteries - carefully follow manufacturer's
recharging instructions.
5. Study all battery manufacturer's specific
precautions such as removing or not removing
cell caps while charging and recommended
rates of charge.
6. Determine voltage of battery by referring
to vehicle owner's manual and make sure
that charger output voltage matches vehicle
voltage.
4. Do not operate the charger in a closed area or
restrict ventilation in any way.
5. Do not set a battery on top of the charger.
6. Locate the charger at least 18" above the
floor.
7. Do not place the charger where rain, snow, or
other moisture could drip on it.
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
1. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of
damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and
other parts that can cause injury to persons.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE