Schumacher Automatic Battery Charger SC-300A User Manual

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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 first. 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 specified by the 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.

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 specific

precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.

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

owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage selector

switch is set to the correct voltage. If the charger has an

adjustable charge rate, charge the battery in the lowest rate first.

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.

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