Schumacher SE-1072 important safety instructions Dcconnectionprecautions

6.Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

F.DCCONNECTIONPRECAUTIONS

1.Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to off position and removing AC cord from electric outlet. NEVER ALLOW CLIPS TO TOUCH EACH OTHER.

2.Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection. This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to reduce risk of sparking.

G.FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF SPARK NEAR BATTERY, DO AS FOLLOWS:

1.Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.

2.Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause Injury to persons.

3.Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

4.Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected to the chassis). If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see G.5. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see G.6.

5.For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.

6.For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.

7.When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal, in that order.

8.See operating instructions for length of charge information.

H.FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY, DO AS FOLLOWS:

1.Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

2.Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, - ) battery post.

3.Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.

4.Position yourself and the free end of the 24 inch cable as far away from battery as possible; then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable. Face away from battery when doing this.

5.When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of above procedure. Break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.

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

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