Charger Location; Dc Connection Precautions - Bahco BBCE12-15S Manuel De L'utilisateur

4. CHARGER LOCATION

WARNING
WARNING
being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
4.3 Do not place the battery on top of the charger.
4.4 Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electrolyte specific
gravity or filling the battery.
4.5 Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any way.

5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Connect and disconnect the DC output connectors only after removing the AC plug from
the electrical outlet. Never allow the connectors to touch each other.
5.2 Attach the connectors to the battery and chassis, as indicated in Sections 6 and 7.
6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE.
WARNING
WARNING
6.1 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the bonnet, door and moving
or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the bonnet during the charging process,
ensure that the bonnet does not touch the metal part of the battery connectors, or cut the
insulation of the cables.
6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
6.3 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has
a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
6.4 Determine which post of the battery is earthed (connected) to the chassis. The battery
terminal that is NOT connected to the chassis has to be connected first. The other
connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. See Steps 6.5
and 6.6. The battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains. The connection
to the supply mains is to be in accordance with the national wiring rules.
6.5 For a negative-earthed vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp from the battery
charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) unearthed post of the battery. Connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
Do not connect the clamp to the carburettor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect
to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.6 For a positive-earthed vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from the battery
charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) unearthed post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE
(RED) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect
the connector to the carburettor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy
gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.7 Connect the charger's AC supply cord to the electrical socket.
6.8 After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove the chassis
connection and then the battery connection.
6.9 See Operating Instructions for length-of-charge information.
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH
WARNING
BATTERY ACID.
4.1 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as
the DC cables permit.
4.2 Never place the charger directly above the battery
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE
WARNING
A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
IMPORTANT
•
5
Do not start the vehicle with the charger
connected to the AC outlet, or it may
damage the charger and your vehicle.
•