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General Safety PrecautionsToyota/Lexus DCA-8000
4.3 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result
in a risk of re and electric shock. If an extension cord must
be used:
a. The pins on plugs of the extension cord must be the
same number, size, and shape as those of the plug on
the charger;
b. The extension cord must be properly wired and in
good electrical condition;
c. The wire size must be large enough for the AC
ampere rating of charger as specied in the table
below.
Recommended minimum AWG* size
for extension cords for battery chargers
AC input rating Amps AWG* size of cord
Equal or
greater than:
But less
than:
Length of cord, feet (m)
25 (7.6) 50 (15.2)
100 (30.5) 150 (45.6)
8 10 18 14 12 10
10 12 16 14 10 8
12 14 16 12 10 8
14 16 16 12 10 8
16 18 14 12 8 8
*American Wire Gauge
NOTE: The Recommended minimum AWG
chart is also printed on the back of the DCA-
8000 charger.
5 Charger Location
Not for permanent installation: Modifying this charger for
permanent installation in a vehicle or installing this charger in
a vehicle for permanent use is not recommended.
In the event of failure, the device may
generate and emit sparks.
Only charge rechargeable ooded maintenance-
free, low-maintenance or deep-cycle batteries.
This charger is NOT designed for outside use or wet location
mounting. The charger must always be protected from direct
contact with water.
5.1
The charger must be located in an area with sucient air
space to allow unrestricted airow in and around the charger.
5.2 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the
charger cables permit.
5.3 Never place the charger directly above the battery being
charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage
the charger.
5.4 Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when tak-
ing gravity readings or lling a ooded cell battery.
5.5 Operate the charger only in a well-ventilated area that is
free of dangerous vapors.
5.6
Store the charger in safe, dry location and maintain it ac-
cording to the guidelines in this manual.
5.7 Do not set the battery on top of the charger or where bat-
tery acid may drip onto the charger.
6 DC Connection Precautions
6.1 Connect and disconnect the battery leads only when the
AC supply cord is disconnected.
6.2 Never allow the charger clamps to touch each other.
6.3
When attaching the charger clamps, be certain to make the
best possible mechanical as well as electrical connection.
This will tend to prevent the clamps from slipping o the
connections, avoid dangerous sparking, and assure safer and
more ecient charging. The clamps should be kept clean.
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause death or serious
personal injury.
Setting the switches to “OFF” does not always
disconnect the charger electrical circuit from
the AC power cord or the DC charger clamps.
7 Installing The Battery
Risk of explosive gases.
A spark near the battery may cause a battery
explosion. Follow these steps when the battery
is installed in the vehicle to reduce the risk of
explosion.
7.1 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the
charger cords permit and position the AC and DC cords to
avoid stepping on or tripping over them and to prevent
damage by moving engine parts.
7.2 Turn OFF all vehicle loads, including door lights, and cor-
rect any defects in the vehicle’s electrical system that may
have caused low battery.
7.3 First connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp from the charger
to the POSITIVE (POS., P, +) ungrounded post of the bat-
tery. Then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
NEGATIVE (NEG., N,–) post of the battery. Do not con-
nect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal
body parts.
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