BatteryMINDer 12248-A-ODY - Manual (Page 5)

BatteryMINDer © Model 12248-A-ODY
Rev. D-050509 Page 5 P/N VDC12248-A-ODY-MNL
NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY OR ONE AT
A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 123° F.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
a. If necessary to remove battery from equipment to
charge. Always remove ground terminal first. Turn off all
accessories in the vehicle, so as not to cause an arc.
b. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while
battery is being charged. Force gas vapors away by using a
piece of non-metallic material as a fan.
c. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion
from contacting eyes.
d. Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches
level specified by the manufacturer. This helps Purge excessive
gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without caps,
follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific instructions
such as removing cell caps while charging and recommended
charge rates.
f. Determine condition of battery, by referring to instructions
herein, before ever attempting to charge or desulphate any / all
batteries.
CHARGER LOCATION
a. Make sure charger is as far away from battery as
output cables permit.
b. Never place charger directly above battery being
charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
c. Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specific gravity or filling.
d. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
e. Do not set battery on top of charger.