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10. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE
GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review
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 or enters eye, flood eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and
get medical attention immediately. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
& water. If acid enters an eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes &
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.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
12. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) If necessary to 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 forcefully
blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic 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 manufacturer.
This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, such as valve
regulated lead acid (VRLA) or absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries, 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.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle or other user's manual and BEFORE MAKING
THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY YOU ARE GOING TO
CHARGE MATCHES THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CHARGER.
13. CHARGER LOCATION.
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and
damage the charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery. Do not operate
charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
d) Do not set a battery on top of charger. IMPORTANT: Place charger on a hard flat surface or mount
onto a vertical surface.
Do not place on plastic, leather or textile surface.
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