North Star 999883 Owner's Manual page 28

Step Sixteen: Connect remote switch to vehicle battery
Batteries are hazardous because they contain caustic acid, can emit explosive
gases, and can cause electric shock.
Caution must be exercised when making connections to a battery to avoid shock
and contact with the acid, and to prevent any sparking that could lead to an
explosion.
ALWAYS follow the safety instructions and steps listed below in exact sequence
when connecting the sprayer's remote switch to the battery terminals.
1. Preparatory safety
2. Connect remote
switch to battery
3. Connect remote
switch to pump
power cord
Assembly
WARNING
Preparatory safety steps:
•
ALWAYS use eye protection
•
NEVER smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
•
NEVER touch both battery terminals at the same time or with any non-
insulated tools.
•
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and
neutralize with baking soda.
Connect the sprayer's remote switch to the vehicle battery using the
following procedure:
a) Disconnect the vehicle battery ground wire.
b) Connect the remote switch's red battery clamp to the positive (+) terminal
of the battery.
c) Connect the remote switch's black battery clamp to the negative (-) terminal
of the battery.
d) Reconnect the vehicle battery ground wire.
WARNING: Always connect in this sequence to avoid possible shock.
Connect the remote switch to the pump power cord:
Note: Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position on the remote switch.
Pump power cord
Remote switch
28