Preparing To Charge - Black & Decker BC15BDCA Manuel D'instructions

LCD Display Detail
DIGITAL DISPLAY (VARIES BY AMPERES/ VOLTAGE/
FUNCTION) SECONDS INDICATOR
BATTERY
CHARGE
GAGE
LOW SURROUNDING OVERHEAT ALARM ENGINE START
TEMPERATURE ICON ICON ICON

PREPARING TO CHARGE

1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
2. Remove battery completely from boat/airplane or any confined area before charging.
3. If it is necessary to remove battery from a vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove the
grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are turned off, so as not to
cause an electrical arc.
4. Clean the battery terminals, taking care to avoid getting corrosive material in your eyes.
5. 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 (maintenance free), carefully
follow manufacturer's charging instructions.
6. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while
charging, and recommended rates of charge.
7. Determine the voltage of the battery to be charged by referring to the vehicle manual. This unit is for
charging a 12 volt battery only.
Charger Location
• Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit.
• Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
• Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery.
• Never operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
• Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore.
• Do not set a battery on top of charger.
Connection Precautions
• Never allow clamps to touch each other.
• Attach clamps to battery and chassis as indicated in the appropriate section ("Charging a battery installed in a
vehicle" or "Charging a battery that has been removed from a vehicle").
Follow these steps when the battery is installed in a vehicle
WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause an explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near the
battery:
1. Position AC and clamp cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
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BATTERY RECONDITION
INDICATOR
CLAMP
ICONS
FAULT ICON
BATTERY
RECONDITIONING
ICONS
ARROW ICONS
BATTERY ICON
ALTERNATOR ICON
HIGH SURROUNDING
TEMPERATURE ICON
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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.
4. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to
chassis (as in most vehicles), see 5. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see 6.
5. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P,
+) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy
gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG,
N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy
gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
7. When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove
clamp from battery terminal.
8. Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.
9. See operating instructions for length of charge information.
Follow these steps when the battery has been removed from a vehicle
WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause an explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near the
battery:
1. Check polarity of battery posts. The POSITIVE post (marked POS,P, +) usually has a larger diameter than the
NEGATIVE battery post (marked NEG, N, –).
2. Attach a 24-inch (minimum length) AWG #6 insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE battery post (marked
NEG, N, –).
3. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clamp to the POSITIVE battery post (marked POS, P, + or red).
4. Stand as far back from the battery as possible, and do not face battery when making final connection.
5. Carefully connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable connected to the
NEGATIVE terminal.
6. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first
connection while as far away from battery as practical.
Note:
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specifically designed for
marine use. This unit is NOT designed for such use.
Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Return to manufacturer for replacement of worn or defective parts
immediately.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Charging the Battery
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• Always disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet first before disconnecting the charger from the
battery to be charged.
• Ensure that all installation, operating instructions and safety precautions are understood and
observed; then follow the steps outlined in the appropriate section ("Charging a battery installed in a
vehicle" or "Charging a battery that has been removed from a vehicle").
1. Plug the battery charger's power cord into an AC outlet. The LCD screen will display the following (the clamp
icon will flash, the empty battery icon and the gage without the pointer will light):
2. The charger's battery clamps are color-coded. Red is positive; black is negative. Connect the battery
clamps correctly to the corresponding connectors on the battery posts following the steps outlined in the
"IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION" section at the front of this manual.
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