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Snap-on BC5500B
Super 550 Battery
Charger User's Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for Snap-on Super 550 Battery Charger model
BC5500B. Refer to this manual often for information on safe
operation.
Product Number
BC5500B
BC5500BGY
BC5500BPC
BC5500BPF
BC5500BPM
BC5500BPQ
Read, understand and follow all safety messages and
instructions in this manual and on the test equipment. Safety
messages in this section of the manual contain a signal word, a
three-part message, and, in some instances, an icon.
The signal word indicates the level of hazard in a situation:
• Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
• Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
The three-part message uses three different type styles to
further define the potential hazard.
• Normal type states the hazard.
• Bold type states how to avoid the hazard.
• Italic type states the possible consequences of not avoiding
the hazard.
An icon, when present, gives a graphical description of the
potential hazard.
Description
Red battery charger
Grey battery charger
Black battery charger
Teal battery charger
Berry battery charger
Yellow battery charger
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Summarization of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Battery Gases, Charging Preparation & Location
Safety advice on battery gases, preparation, and charger placement to prevent explosion risks.
Acid Burns Precautions
Safety measures for handling battery acid to prevent burns, including first aid steps.
Grounding, AC Power Cord & General Use
Safety guidelines for grounding, power cords, and general charger operation to prevent shock and fire.
Thermal Burns Precautions
Safety advice to prevent burns from short circuits and entanglement with moving parts.
Charging Instructions
Battery in Vehicle Procedures
Steps for charging a battery installed in a vehicle, including ground system identification.
Disconnecting Charger Procedures
Steps for safely disconnecting the charger from the battery, emphasizing reverse sequence.
Battery Not in Vehicle Procedures
Steps for charging a battery removed from a vehicle, including cable connections.
Operating Procedures
Functional Description & Control Panel
Explains the charger's function and describes control panel features like switches and meters.
Battery Charging Procedure
Step-by-step guide for charging batteries, including pre-charge checks and charge time determination.
Charging Multiple Batteries & Cranking Assist
Procedures for charging multiple batteries and providing engine cranking assistance.
Maintenance, Assembly & Parts List
Guides for maintaining, assembling, and identifying charger parts.
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