DSR138 User Manual

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6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

6.1 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.

6.2 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 t outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.

6.3 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 qualied 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 Figure 1 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.

6.4 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.

6.5 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.

6.6 Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (6.5). If positive post is grounded

to the chassis, see (6.6).

6.7 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 gauge metal part of the

frame or engine block.

6.8 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 gauge metal part of

the frame or engine block.

6.9 When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.

6.10 See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.

7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

7.1 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.

7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.

7.3 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.

7.4 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.

7.5 Do not face battery when making nal connection.

7.6 When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break rst connection while as far away from battery as practical.

7.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounded plug. The charger must be grounded, to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug must be

plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must t the receptacle (outlet). Do not use

with an ungrounded system.

8.2 DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not t the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician. An improper connection

can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.

NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations, use of an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the United States is not recommended and should

not be used.

8.3 USING AN EXTENSION CORD

The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, follow these guidelines:

• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.

• Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

• Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger, as specied:

Length of cord (feet) 25 50 100 150

AWG* size of cord 18 18 16 14

*AWG-American Wire Gauge

9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

9.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.

10. MOUNTING CHARGER TO A FLAT SURFACE

DO NOT MOUNT CHARGER IN A LOCATION WITH RESTRICTED AIR FLOW. THE AREA WHERE THE CHARGER IS TO BE FASTENED MUST BE DRY,

WELL VENTILATED AND AWAY FROM ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND FUMES.

10.1 Turn off and disconnect charger.

10.2 Place the back of the charger with mounting bracket against a secure, at surface.

10.3 Securely mount charger to a at surface with a minimum of one and a half inches of clearance on each side.

GROUNDING

MEANS

COVER OF GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

METAL SCREW

ADAPTER

Figure 1