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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY.
• Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting, read the
vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm that external-starting assistance is suitable.
• When working with lead acid batteries, always make sure someone is close enough to provide immediate assistance in case of accident
or emergency.
• Always have protective eyewear when using this product: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns. Be aware
of first aid procedures in case of accidental contact with battery acid.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of vehicle battery, engine or battery charger.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery. A lead acid battery
can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring, or similar metal object, to skin causing a severe burn.
• Be extra cautious to avoid dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or another electrical part,
and that may cause an explosion.
• Never allow battery acid to come in contact with this unit.
• Do not operate this unit in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any way.
• Always turn the battery charger off by unplugging it when not in use.
• DO NOT OPEN THE BATTERY CHARGER — there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the battery charger will void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
• Operate battery charger only as described in this Instruction Manual.
• Check battery charger and components periodically for wear and tear. Return to manufacturer for replacement of worn or defective
parts immediately.
FIRST AID
• Skin: if battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness,
pain, or irritation occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
• Eyes: If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately, for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention.
• LCD liquid crystal display: If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin: Wash area off completely with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing. If liquid crystal gets into your eye: Flush the affected eye with clean water and then seek medical attention. If
liquid crystal is swallowed: Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek
medical attention.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY:
Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use with this
unit. Review cautionary markings on this product and on engine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Stanley
®
battery charger. Read this Instruction Manual and follow the instructions carefully
before using your new battery charger.
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 vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove grounded terminal from battery first.
Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
4. Clean battery terminals, taking care to avoid getting corrosive material in 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 voltage of battery to be charged by referring to the vehicle manual. The 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 “Battery Installed in Vehicle” steps 5 and 6, or in “Battery Outside of Vehicle” steps
2 to 5.
Charging a battery 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.
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.
Charging a battery that 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) battery 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.
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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