Solar Charge IT! 4501 Mode D'emploi page 5

4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery
manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For
Maintenance Free Batteries - carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
5. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not
removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
6. Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner's manual and make sure
that charger output voltage matches vehicle voltage.
D
1. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables permit.
2. Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the
battery will corrode and damage the charger.
3. Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when reading specific gravity or
filling the battery.
4. Do not operate the charger in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any way.
5. Do not set a battery on top of the charger.
6. Locate the charger at least 18" above the floor.
7. Do not place the charger where rain, snow, or other moisture could drip on it.
BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
E
1. CAUTION: Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any switches
with an OFF position to OFF and removing AC power cord from electric outlet. Never
allow clips to touch each other.
2. When hooking up charger, attach one clip to battery and the other to a point away
from battery (see sections F & G). Do not hook up charger until reading sections A–J.
3. Always make battery connections prior to plugging charger into AC outlet.
To reduce explosion risk, never connect both clips directly to the battery. When making each
connection, twist or rock clip back and forth several times to make a good connection and
to reduce the risk of a clip slipping off and creating a spark. Do not twist or rock clip on the
battery after the second clip connection is made.
LOCATING THE CHARGER