Product Manual B

Rev. A-052518 Page 6 VDC12117TC-MNL
BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC
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) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from
battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip 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 gage metal part of the frame or
engine block.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from
battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery.
Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip 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 gage metal part of the frame or engine
block.
g) When disconnecting charger, first disconnect the charger from AC
power, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from
battery terminal.
h) 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) Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip 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 (BLACK) charger clip 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 equipment specially designed for marine use.