PulseTech PRO-12-RP 12-Station Battery Maintenance System (746X915) - Manual (Page 3)

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b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Re-
view cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or
eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near
battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-
circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and 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.
h) Use charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply power to a low
voltage electrical system. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are
commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons
and damage to property.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
12. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) Always remove battery from vehicle to charge. Always remove grounded terminal from battery
first. 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. Gas can be force-
fully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
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 specified by battery manufac-
turer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps,
carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell
caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
13. CHARGER LOCATION
a) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and
damage charger.
b) Locate the charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.