Provide Required Power; Extension Cords; Battery Preparation - Solar Charge IT! 4745 Owner's Manual

Provide Required Power

This battery charger requires a nominal 120V 60Hz alternating current (AC) power source. The power source must
be fused at an amperage greater than or equal to the input amp rating of this charger.
Do not plug the charger into the AC power source until told to do so in the operating instructions.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!
See complete warning on page 3.
To reduce risk of electric shock, never alter AC power cord or power cord plug provided on the charger. If it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Never use an adapter.
The charger must be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an electric cord
that has an equipment grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an AC outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Extension Cords

Note: Engine starting performance may be reduced when extension cords are used.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. If necessary, care must be taken to select an
extension cord suitable for use with your specific battery charger (see Shock Hazards in Safety Summary).
WARNING: Fire can kill, injure and cause property damage!
See Safety Summary, pages 2-4.
To reduce risk of electric shock and fire, never alter the AC power cord or power cord plug provided on the
charger. Never alter extension cords or extension cord plugs. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and
in good electrical condition. Make sure the wire size (American Wire Gauge or AWG) of the extension cord is large
enough to handle your specific charger's amperage requirements.

Battery Preparation

WARNING: Battery explosion can injure and cause property damage! Never smoke or allow a spark
or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
See Safety Summary, pages 2-4.
If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off
and always remove the grounded cable from the battery first.
If needed, add distilled water to each cell of the battery until battery acid reaches the manufacturer's specified
level. DO NOT OVERFILL! This helps remove excessive explosive gasses from the battery. For maintenance free
batteries without caps, carefully follow the battery manufacturer's recharging instructions.
WARNING: Battery acid can cause serious injury and property damage!
See Safety Summary, pages 2-4.
Always wear complete eye and clothing protection and avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
Study all of the battery manufacturer's precautions, such as whether cell caps should be left in place or removed
during charging, and the recommended rates of charge for the specific battery. If you are unable to determine the
battery manufacturer's requirements for charging, always charge the battery with cell caps in place.
If the battery voltage cannot be determined from the information on the battery itself, refer to the owner's manual
for the product in which the battery was installed.
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