Lincoln Electric CK3154-1 Manuel De L'opérateur page 2

C
1. 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.
2. 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 nonmetallic material as a fan.
3. Clean battery terminals with a mixture of baking soda and
hot water. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in
contact with eyes.
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.
E
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock.
Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances.
F
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 sectoins G&H). Do
not hook up charger until reading sections A-J.
G
CAUTION: A MARINE (BOAT) BATTERY MUST BE REMOVED AND
CHARGED ON SHORE. TO CHARGE IT ON BOARD REQUIRES
EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MARINE USE.
CAUTION: A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
PREPARING TO CHARGE BATTERY
LOCATING THE CHARGER
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
CHARGING A BATTERY THAT IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE
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 battery without
cell caps, 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 car owners
manual and make sure the output voltage selector switch
is set at correct voltage.
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.
DANGER - Never alter ac cord or plug provided - if it will not fit
outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
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 connection is made.
1. Position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood,
door, or moving engine part.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that
can cause injury to persons.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
post.
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