Schumacher Solar Battery Maintainer SP-200 - Manual (Page 3)

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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine. 2.1
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and 2.2
watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce
a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a
severe burn.
Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might 2.3
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
Use this solar battery maintainer for maintaining LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not
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intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor
application. Do not use this solar battery maintainer for maintaining dry-cell batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage to property.
NEVER maintain a frozen battery.
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Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a 2.6
lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin,
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clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective
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clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and
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water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT
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induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
PREPARING TO MAINTAIN
3.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID
IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to 3.1
maintain it, always remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure
all of the accessories in the vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated 3.2
while the battery is being maintained.
Clean the battery terminals before maintaining the battery. During cleaning, keep
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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.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the
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battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such
as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the solar battery maintainer, battery,
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vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and solar battery maintainer. Study all
of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while maintaining.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and
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make sure that the output voltage of the solar battery maintainer is the correct voltage.
Make sure that the solar battery maintainer cable clips make tight connections.
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SOLAR BATTERY MAINTAINER LOCATION 4.
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID.
Locate the solar battery maintainer as far 4.1
away from the battery as the DC cables permit.