SamplexPower SEC-1250UL Guide D'utilisation page 4

SECTION 1 |
• For a charger having an output voltage selector switch, refer to the car owner's
manual in order to determine the voltage of the battery and to make sure the output
voltage is set at the correct voltage. If an output voltage selector switch is not pro-
vided, do not use the battery chargner unless the battery voltage matches the output
voltage rating of the charger.
• Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases or
fluids from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate the charger as far
away from the battery as DC cables permit
• Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way
• Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to the
off position and removing AC cord from the electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch
each other
• Follow these steps when battery is installed in vehicle. A spark near battery may cause
a battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery:
(i) Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving
engine part;
(ii) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to
persons;
(iii) Check polarity of battery posts. A Positive (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than a Negative (NEG, N, –) post;
(iv) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If Nega-
tive post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see item (v). If Positive post is
grounded to the chassis, see item (vi);
(v) For a Negative-grounded vehicle, connect the Positive (Red) clip from battery
charger to positive (POS, P, +) undergrounded post of battery. Connect the Nega-
tive (Black) clip to vehicle or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.
(vi) For a Positive-grounded vehicle, connect the Negative (Black) clip from battery
charger to negative (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect the Positive
(Red) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect
clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block;
(vii) Connect charger AC supply cord to electric outlet; and
(viii) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove
clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
• Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle. A spark near battery may cause a
battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery:
(i) Check polarity of battery posts. A Positive (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than a Negative (NEG, N, –) post;
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Important Safety Precautions