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Preparing to Charge Precautions
Before charging a battery with the charger, read the following precautions:
Do NOT operate the charger if the cable or an LED indicator is damaged.
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Make sure all accessories on the product you are charging are OFF.
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If the battery or batteries must be removed from the product, always remove the
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grounded terminal from the battery first.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being
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charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away using a piece of cardboard or other non-
metallic material as a "hand fan".
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with
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eyes.
Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches levels specified by the
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battery manufacturer, if applicable. Do not overfill. Check water levels frequently.
For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow the manufacturer's recharging
instructions.
Never allow the charger battery connection ring terminals to touch each other.
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NEVER charge a frozen battery.
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INSTALLING THE CHARGER
Note: The initial installation consists of (a) Choosing a mounting location, (b) mounting
the charger, (c) making the DC connections, (d) selecting the appropriate battery
chemistry, (e) making the AC connections to a receptacle that is protected by a GFCI
breaker.
Choosing a Mounting Location
The charger should have at least eight inches of unobstructed area on all sides of the
unit for effective cooling. The case of this charger may become warm during operation.
For optimum performance, mount the charger in the vertical position (cables on the
bottom), this will improve the convection cooling (airflow over the back of the charger).
Mounting on its side or on a horizontal surface may cause the charger to slightly reduce
amperage output due to the thermal protection built in. Do not install the charger on
carpeted, upholstered, or varnished surfaces.
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