7.5Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
7.6When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
7.7A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8.battery charging - ac connections
8.1This battery charge is for use on nominal 120 volt circuits and requires a dedicated 20A circuit.
DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or fire.
8.2Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery chargers
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0 | 2 | 18 |
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| 16 |
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2 |
| 3 |
| 18 |
| 18 |
| 16 |
| 14 |
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3 |
| 4 |
| 18 |
| 18 |
| 16 |
| 14 |
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4 |
| 5 |
| 18 |
| 18 |
| 14 |
| 12 |
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5 |
| 6 |
| 18 |
| 16 |
| 14 |
| 12 |
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6 |
| 8 |
| 18 |
| 16 |
| 12 |
| 10 |
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8 |
| 10 |
| 18 |
| 14 |
| 12 |
| 10 |
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10 |
| 12 |
| 16 |
| 14 |
| 10 |
| 8 |
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12 |
| 14 |
| 16 |
| 12 |
| 10 |
| 8 |
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14 |
| 16 |
| 16 |
| 12 |
| 10 |
| 8 |
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16 |
| 18 |
| 14 |
| 12 |
| 8 |
| 8 |
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18 |
| 20 |
| 14 |
| 12 |
| 8 |
| 6 |
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aIf the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating ‒ for example:
1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes
8.3Grounding Methods
This charger must be properly grounded. Make sure the AC outlet you are plugging it into is properly grounded per local codes and regulations. If it is not, have one installed by a qualified service person. Do not remove or bypass the grounding pin on the plug or receptacle.
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