Schumacher SE-1562A Preparing to Charge, Battery Charger Location, DC Connection Precautions

11.PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a)Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid, when you work near a lead acid battery.

b)Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.

c)Wear eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.

d)If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, immedi- ately wash with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

e)Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery or engine.

f)Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.

g)Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working near a lead acid battery.

h)Use the charger for charging a lead-acid battery only It is not intended to supply power to a low- voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons or damage to property.

i)Never charge a frozen battery.

j)WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.

12.PREPARING TO CHARGE

a)Be sure area around the battery is well venti- lated while battery is being charged. Gas can be blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.

b)Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches levels specified by the battery manufac- turer. This helps purge gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s instructions.

c)Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precau- tions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.

d)Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner’s manual.

DANGER - Never alter the AC plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in the risk of electrical shock.

WARNING - Connect and disconnect the battery clamps only when the AC power cord is discon- nected or arcing may result.

CAUTION - Do not expose to rain; replace damaged cords or wires immediately.

13.BATTERY CHARGER LOCATION

a)Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.

b)Never place charger directly above battery being charged.

c)Never allow battery acid to clamps on charge when reading specific gravity.

d)Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.

e)Do not set battery on top of charger.

14.DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

Connect and disconnect DC clamps only after removing charger AC power cord from the wall outlet. Do not permit clamps to touch each other.

15.FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BAT- TERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

a)Position AC power cord and DC output cord to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts.

b)Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons.

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