3.5If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
3.6Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
3.7Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
3.8Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
3.9Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage is correct.
3.10Make sure that the charger cable connector makes tight connections.
4.CHARGER LOCATION
Risk of explosion and contact with battery acid.
4.1Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
4.2Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
4.3Do not set the battery on top of the charger.
4.4Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electrolyte specific gravity or filling the battery.
4.5Do not operate the charger in a
5.DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
5.1Connect and disconnect the DC output cables only after setting the charger switch to the “off” position and removing the AC plug from the electrical outlet.
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