Preparing your battery to be charged

Using an extension cord

The use of an extension cord is not rec- ommended. If you must use an extension cord, please make sure that you follow these guidelines:

•Make sure that the pins on charger's power cord fit firmly into the extension cord, and that the extension cord fits firmly into the receptacle.

•Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

•Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its length and for the AC ampere rating, as specified in the chart below.

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD

Length of Cord, in Feet	25	50	100	150

AWG* Size of Cord	18	16	12	10

*AWG=American Wire Gauge

It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge the battery.

•Make sure that you have a 6 or 12 volt lead-acid battery. Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner’s manual or the battery markings. Charge battery initially at charger’s lowest rate.

•Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes or on your hands.

•Wear safety glasses. See additional “Per- sonal Safety Precautions” on page 4.

•If required, for batteries with removable vent caps, add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level recommended by the manufacturer. This will help purge excessive gases from the cells. Be careful not to overfill. If you have a sealed battery with non-removable vent caps, no action is necessary.

•Take time to read all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions, such as removing or not removing vent caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge.

•Be sure that the area around the bat- tery is well ventilated while it is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.

•If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Turn off all vehicle acces- sories to avoid sparks from occurring.

•NOTE: A marine (boat) battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore.

operating instructions

NOTE: A marine (boat) boat battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your battery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well- ventilated area.

Charging Battery In The Vehicle:

1.Avoid personal injury by keeping clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other engine parts.

2.Avoid damaging the charger by keep- ing the power cord and output cords

away from the hood, door or moving engine parts.

3.Note the polarity of the battery posts by checking the identification marks on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually larger than the negative post.