Lincoln Electric IM10130 K3149-1 (11860) Wheel Charger - Manual (Page 10)

10
1) Connect the POSITIVE (red) clamp from the bat-
tery charger to the POSITIVE, ungrounded termi-
nal of the battery.
2) Connect the NEGATIVE (black) clamp from the
battery charger to a heavy gauge metal part of the
vehicle chassis or engine block away from the bat-
tery. DO NOT connect the NEGATIVE (N) (black)
charger clamp to the NEGATIVE battery terminal,
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal body parts.
b. Positive ground vehicles (see Figure 10)
Figure 10. Positive Ground
1) Connect the NEGATIVE (black) charger clamp to
the NEGATIVE, ungrounded terminal of the bat-
tery.
2) Connect the POSITIVE (red) charger clamp to a
heavy gauge metal part of the vehicle chassis or
engine block away from the battery. DO NOT con-
nect the POSITIVE (red) charger clamp to the
POSITIVE battery terminal, carburetor, fuel lines,
or sheet metal body parts.
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES
OUTSIDE A VEHICLE
1. Make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged from the
ac power source.
2. Check the polarity of the battery terminals (see Figure
11). The POSITIVE terminal should be marked: POSI-
TIVE, POS, +, or P. The NEGATIVE terminal should be
marked: NEGATIVE, NEG, –, or N.
Figure 11. Connecting Outside The Vehicle
From
Charger
Positive (+)
Charger
Cable
Negative (–)
Charger
Cable
Booster
Cable
Positive to
Chassis Ground
Negative
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS BATTERY
CHARGER until you have read and understood the entire
SAFETY SUMMARY provided in this manual.
NOTE: Go to ASSEMBLY in this manual before pro-
ceeding with the operation of your battery
charger. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE
THE CHARGER UNTIL ALL REQUIRED
USER-ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETED.
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES INSTALLED
IN VEHICLES
ATTENTION
Do not plug the charger power cord into the ac power
source or set any of the charger’s controls until told to
do so in the following instructions.
1. Make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged from the
ac outlet and make sure the vehicle’s engine is turned
off.
2. Position the ac power cord and dc output cables in such
a manner that they cannot be damaged by moving
engine parts or the vehicle’s hood or doors.
3. Check the polarity of the battery terminals. The POSI-
TIVE terminal should be marked: POSITIVE, POS, +, or
P. The NEGATIVE terminal should be marked: NEGA-
TIVE, NEG, –, or N.
4. Determine whether the vehicle has a positive or negative
grounded battery (positive or negative cable is connected
to the vehicle’s chassis).
WARNING
MOVING ENGINE PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY! Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and
other moving engine parts to reduce risk of serious
personal injury.
a. Negative ground vehicles (The most common type,
see Figure 9).
Figure 9. Negative Ground
Negative to
Chassis Ground
Positive
OPERATION