Preparing To Charge - Projecta HDBM35 Manual

• NEVER smoke, allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
• Do not use the battery charger for recharging dry-cell or non-rechargeable batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause personal
injuries and/or property damages.
• NEVER charge an inappropriate type of battery, or an inappropriate voltage.
• Always store the clamps correctly after each use.
• Battery acid and gases can be dangerous, never touch or inhale them. Be careful when
operating inside engine bays. Moving parts may cause injuries. Never use this device to
start or recharge a frozen (very cold) battery. It could be very dangerous.
• Always check the voltage of the vehicle's battery before trying to recharge it.
• Please recycle this device, batteries and their packaging properly. Always keep the device
at room temperature.

PREPARING TO CHARGE

• If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle before charging, ensure that the
vehicle is off before disconnecting the battery. When disconnecting, always remove the
negative battery connection first. Ensure that the environment around the battery and
charger is well ventilated.
• Clean the battery terminals (Be careful to keep any dislodged corrosion away from your
skin and eyes). If needed, add distilled water to each battery cell until the acid reaches
the level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from the
cells. Do not overfill. Carefully read and follow the vehicle and battery manufacturer's
recharging instructions. Specific precautions, such as removing or not removing the cell
caps while charging and recommended rates of charge should be followed.
• Determine the voltage of the battery, according to the vehicle's or battery manufacturer
and ensure it matches the output characteristics of the battery charger.
CHARGER LOCATION AND CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
• Place the charger as far away from battery as the cables permit. Never place the charger
directly above the battery being charged, or vice versa. Gases from the battery will
damage the charger, never allow battery acid to drip on the charger.
• Do not operate the charger in a closed area or without adequate ventilation.
• The charger must be disconnected from the AC supply before connecting or
disconnecting from a battery.
• Never allow the clamps or output terminals to touch each other creating a short circuit.
• If problems arise connecting the output leads, solicit the aid of your Dealer to find a
solution for your application.
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