Auto Meter BEX-5000 User Manual

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15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or
moving engine part.
b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause
injury to persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the
chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles),
see (e).If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from
battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from
battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord,
and then remove clip from battery terminal.
h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
b) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
post of battery.
c) Do not face battery when making final connection.
d) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of
connecting procedure.
e) A m arine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To
charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
SAFETY
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3. If you accidentally disconnect the
Battery Extender from the battery while
it is in operation, it will shut itself off in
approximately one second. You must
complete the disconnection procedure after
this happens by performing steps 1 and 2.
PROPER DISCONNECT PROCEDURE
2. a) Disconnect the square two pin
output connector for the ring
terminal lead set as shown.
b) For the spring clip lead set,
always disconnect the BLACK (-)
  springcliprstandtheRED(+)
spring clip second.
1. Always disconnect the AC
 extensioncordrst(ifused).Then
unplug the AC power cord of the
Battery Extender.
NOTE: It is normal for case to be hot to the touch in charge mode. Thermal
protective circuitry provides for safe, unattended operation.
AC Cable
DC Cable

Auto Meter BEX-5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Auto Meter
Model	BEX-5000
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English