TypeS POWERGEN 500 - Preparing to Charge; Charger Location; DC Connection Precautions

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PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from
 batteryrst.Makesureallaccessoriesinthevehicleareoff,soasnottocauseanarc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d)Adddistilledwaterineachcelluntilbatteryacidreacheslevelspeciedbybattery
 manufacturer.Donotoverll.Forabatterywithoutremovablecellcaps,suchasvalve
regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e)Studyallbatterymanufacturer’sspecicprecautionswhilechargingandrecommendedratesofcharge.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output
voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge rate, charge
battery initially at lowest rate.
CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate the product as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never place the product directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will
corrode and damage the product.
c)Neverallowbatteryacidtodripontheproductwhenreadingelectrolytespecicgravity
 orllingbattery.
d) Do not operate the product in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
e) Do not set a battery on top of the product.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to “off”
position and removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated.