Kussmaul Electronics 091-165-12 - Manual (Page 6)

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16. 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 wire 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 (BLACK) charger wire to free end of cable.
e) Do not face battery when making final connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it
on board requires equipments specially designed for marine use.
17. The instructions for a battery charger shall include 16. (a) – (g) as applicable to
the particular charger.
a) For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers:
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS -
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock.
b) For grounded, cord-connected battery chargers with an input rating less than
15 amperes and intended for use on a nominal 115VAC circuit only: