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I. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with
an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly Installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
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 resuIt In a risk of an electric
shock.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that
looks like the plug Illustrated In sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like
the adapter illustrated In sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole
receptacle as shown In sketch B If a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed
by a qualified electrician.
DANGER - Before using adapter as Illustrated, be certain that center screw of outlet plate
is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected
to a properly grounded outlet - make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original
outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet
cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.
J. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The output supply is protected by a 30 Amp quick-blow fuse. This fuse may blow instantly
due to short circuit of the output, reverse battery connection or excessive overloading.
Replace only with a 30 Amp, 125/250 volt quick-blow fuse.
K. OUTPUT VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Set output voltage selector switch to match the sum of battery voltages. Connect batteries
in series only. Selector switch is in 12 volt steps only. Never connect an odd number of
6 volt batteries. Two 6 volt batteries series-connected equal one 12 volt battery.
Combinations of 6 and 12 volt batteries may be charged.
FIGURE 1
GROUNDING METHODS