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D BatteryCharging
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING !
•PREVENTFIRE
- Never modifythe electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injuryand
could also ruinthe electrical system.
-Use ofthe wrong type battery or charger could causea fire or explosion resultingin serious
injury.
- Use of Ultimate Solider®components in products other than Ultimate Solider®M5 Stuart Tank
could cause overheating, fire or explosion.
•The batterymust be handled byadults only.The batteryis heavyand contains sulfuric acid
(electrolyte). Dropping thebattery could result in serious injury.
•Never allow children to charge the battery. Batterycharging must be done byadults only.A child
could be injuredbythe electricityinvolvedincharging the battery.
•Never lift or carrythe batterybythe wires or connector. This can damage the battery and
possiblycause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carrythebattery bythecase only.
•Read the safetyinstructions on the battery.
•Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each timeyou
charge the battery. Ifdamage or excessive wear is detected, do not usethecharger or thebattery
until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
CAUTION !
•Use the charger in drylocations only.
Important Notes
•Your new battery must becharged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your M5Stuart
Tank for the first time.
•We recommend that youstart charging your battery before beginning assemblyof your new M5
Stuart Tank.
•The batterymust be upright while charging.
•The charger is not a toy.
•Do not short circuit the battery.
•The batteryMUST be removed fromyour M5 Stuart Tank each timeyourecharge thelead acid
rechargeablebattery.
•Before charging the battery,examine the batterycase for cracks and other damage which may
cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leakduringthecharging process. Ifdamage is detected, do not
charge the batteryor use it in your M5 Stuart Tank. Batteryacid is verycorrosive and can cause
severe damage to surfaces it contacts.
•Donot chargethe batteryon a surface whichcouldbe damaged bytheacidcontainedinsidethe
battery. Take precautions to protect the surface onwhich you charge your battery.
•Use onlya 12 volt (2.0 Amp/Hr.) charger with an input of120VAC, 60 Hz, 24W and an output of
12V DC, 2000 mA to chargeyour rechargeable 12 volt(7.0 Amp/Hr.) battery.
•If your batteryis old andwill not accepta full charge, do not leaveit in the M5 Stuart Tank.
Always remove a dead battery fromthe M5 Stuart Tank.
