BatteryMINDer 24041 - Manual (Page 6)

BatteryMINDer ® Models 12248 & 24041
Rev. C-082713 Page 6 P/N VDC12248/24041-MNL
15. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a. Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any
charger switches to “off” position and removing ac cord from
electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
b. Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated
in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d).
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS
INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood,
door, or moving engine part.
b. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can
cause injury to persons.
c. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–)
post.
d. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the
chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most
vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis,
see (f).
e. When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC
cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from
battery terminal.
f. See operating instructions for length of charge information.
17. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –)
post.
b. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery
cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
c. Connect POSITIVE ( RED ) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
post of battery.
d. Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery
as possible – then connect NEGATIVE ( ) charger clip to
free end of cable.
e. Do not face battery when making final connection.