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3. PREPARING TO CHARGE

RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE

SULFURIC ACID.

3.1 If it is necessary to remove the battery

from the vehicle to charge it, always remove

the grounded terminal rst. Make sure all of the accessories in the

vehicle are off to prevent arcing.

3.2 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the

battery is being charged.

3.3 Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During

cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact

with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to

neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion.

Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

3.4 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the

level specied by the battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For

a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated

lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s

recharging instructions.

3.5 Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger,

battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery

and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specic

precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.

3.6 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle

owner’s manual.

3.7 Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.

4. CHARGER LOCATION

RISK OF EXPLOSION AND

CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

4.1 Locate the charger as far

away from the battery as the DC

cables permit.

4.2 Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged;

gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.

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