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the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and all local codes and ordinances. See the owner's manual
supplied with the charger for specific operating instructions before using the charger.
The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. If an extension cord must be used, a three
conductor No. 12 AWG heavy duty cord with a ground conductor in good electrical condition must be used.
Keep it as short as possible (no more than twelve feet (3.7 m)). Locate all cords so that they will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subject to damage or stress.
Ventilation fans should be located at the highest point in the room and must be capable of changing the total
volume of air in the room five times per hour. Consult a local HVAC engineer.
TO CHARGE BATTERIES
WARNING
• BE SURE ALL WIRE CONNECTIONS AT THE RECEPTACLE AND THE FUSE LINK ARE CLEAN
AND TIGHT.
• DO NOT ROCK OR BEND THE PLUG. TO CONNECT THE CHARGER PLUG TO THE VEHICLE
RECEPTACLE, GRASP THE PLUG HANDLE AND PUSH THE PLUG STRAIGHT INTO THE
RECEPTACLE (FIGURE 15, PAGE 30).
• DO NOT PULL ON THE DC CORD (FIGURE 16, PAGE 30). DO NOT TWIST, ROCK OR BEND THE
PLUG. TO DISCONNECT THE CHARGER PLUG FROM THE VEHICLE RECEPTACLE, GRASP
THE PLUG BY THE HANDLE AND PULL THE PLUG STRAIGHT OUT OF THE RECEPTACLE.
• DO NOT CONNECT A CHARGER TO THE RECEPTACLE IF THE CHARGER CORD, PLUG, OR
THE VEHICLE RECEPTACLE IS BROKEN, DAMAGED IN ANY MANNER, OR DOES NOT MAKE A
GOOD ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. HAVE IT
REPLACED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON IMMEDIATELY.
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
CHARGER CORD, THE PLUG, AND (OR) THE VEHICLE RECEPTACLE.
• DO NOT USE A CHARGER IF:
- THE PLUG IS TOO LOOSE OR DOES NOT MAKE A GOOD CONNECTION.
- THE PLUG AND RECEPTACLE FEEL HOTTER THAN NORMAL DURING CHARGE.
- THE PLUG PINS (POWERDRIVE CHARGERS) OR BLADES (ACCU-POWER CHARGERS), OR
RECEPTACLE CONTACTS ARE BENT OR CORRODED.
- THE PLUG, RECEPTACLE, OR CORDS ARE CUT, WORN, HAVE ANY EXPOSED WIRES OR
ARE DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.
USING THE CHARGER WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE,
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
NOTE
• WHEN TEMPERATURES FALL BELOW 65 °F (18.3 °C), BATTERIES CHARGED IN UNHEATED
AREAS SHOULD BE PLACED ON CHARGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER USE. BATTERIES
ARE WARMEST IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE, AND COLD BATTERIES REQUIRE MORE TIME TO
FULLY CHARGE.
Insert the charger DC plug into the vehicle receptacle. The charger will turn on two to ten seconds later
(Figure 15, Page 30).
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