Owner's Manual

USE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN YOU WORK NEAR
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES:
• Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid if you have an accident.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
• Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching
your eyes while working near a battery. If battery acid contacts your
skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
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ten (10) minutes and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
• Be extra cautious when handling metal tools around a battery. If you
drop a metal tool near a battery it might spark or create a short circuit
between the battery terminals and some other metal part. Either event
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explosion, resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
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battery or engine.
• Remove all personal items made of metal, such as, rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-
acid battery can produce a short-circuited current high enough to weld
a metal ring or other piece of jewelry, causing a severe burn.
• This battery charger is for charging LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
ONLY. DO NOT USE THE BATTERY CHARGER FOR DRY-
CELL BATTERIES THAT ARE COMMONLY USED WITH HOME
APPLIANCES. THESE TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST AND
MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
•NEVER charge a frozen battery.
BEFORE CHARGING
• To avoid an electric arc (or spark), turn off or disconnect all of the
accessories in the boat or vehicle. Always remove the cable that is
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• Make sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated while the
battery is being charged. If necessary, use a non-metallic material to
fan away the gas in the area.
• If necessary, clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep the
corrosion and other debris from coming in contact with your skin or
eyes.
• If the battery is not a sealed battery, add distilled water to each cell (if
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such as a valve regulated lead-acid battery (VRLA), carefully follow
the battery manufacturer’s charging instructions.
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precautions and recommended rates of charge.
• Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the boat’s or
vehicle’s owner’s manual and make sure that the battery charger has