5. CHARGER LOCATION
5.1 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the charger cables permit.
5.2 Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery will
corrode and damage the charger.
5.3 Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when taking gravity readings or filling a battery.
5.4 Operate the charger only in a well ventilated area, free of dangerous vapors.
5.5 Store the charger in a safe, dry location.
5.6 Do not set the battery on top of the charger or where its acid might drip onto charger.
6. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
6.1 Turn the power switch to the OFF position and disconnect the AC cord from the electrical outlet
before you connect and disconnect charger clamps. Never allow the clamps to touch each other.
6.2 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 off the connections, avoid
dangerous sparking, and assure safer and more efficient charging. Clamps should be kept clean.
CAUTION: Setting the power switch to OFF does not always eliminate an electrical charge in the
charger’s circuitry or clamps.
7. CHARGER CONNECTION FOR A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE
7.1 Before working on the vehicle, firmly apply the emergency brake and place the manual
transmission gear shift to NEUTRAL or shift the automatic transmission to PARK.
7.2 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 the hood,
doors, or moving engine parts.
7.3 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and any other parts the can cause physical injury.
7.4 Turn OFF all vehicle loads, including the door lights.
7.5 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS., P, +) post usually has a larger
diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG., N, –) post.
7.6 Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to chassis. If the negative post is
grounded (as in most vehicles), see paragraph 7.7. If the positive post is grounded, see
paragraph 7.8 or call Midtronics at 1-800-776-1995 or 1-630-323-2800.
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