I.GROUNDINGANDACPOWERCORDCONNECTIONINSTRUCTIONS
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly Installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER - Never alter AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. improper connection can resuIt In a risk of an electric shock.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug Illustrated In sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated In sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown In sketch B If a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER - Before using adapter as Illustrated, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet - make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.
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GROUNDINGMETHODS
J.OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS
The output supply is protected by a 30 Amp quick-blow fuse. This fuse may blow instantly due to short circuit of the output, reverse battery connection or excessive overloading.
Replace only with a 30 Amp, 125/250 volt quick-blow fuse.
K.OUTPUTVOLTAGESELECTORSWITCH
Set output voltage selector switch to match the sum of battery voltages. Connect batteries in series only. Selector switch is in 12 volt steps only. Never connect an odd number of 6 volt batteries. Two 6 volt batteries series-connected equal one 12 volt battery. Combinations of 6 and 12 volt batteries may be charged.
