6 | CHARGE Installation & Owner’s Guide
15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VESSEL OR VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a. Position AC and DC cables to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
b. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, - ) post.
d. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis (if any). If negative post is
grounded to boat hull (as in most vessels)/chassis, see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis,
see (f).
e. For negative-grounded vessel, connect POSITIVE (RED) output terminal to POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
ungrounded post of battery first. Then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) output to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, - )
grounded post of battery.
f. For positive-grounded vessel, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) output to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, - ) ungrounded
post of battery first. Then connect POSITIVE (RED) output terminal to POSITIVE (POS, P, + ) grounded
post of battery.
g. When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove output terminal from boat hull/chassis, and
then remove output terminal from battery terminal.
h. See OPERATION Instructions for length of charge information.
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VESSEL. 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. Check your battery configuration and connect charger to batteries based upon the diagrams shown in
the BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS section of the manual.
C. Do not face battery when making final connection.
D. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first
connection while as far away from battery as practical.
E. A marine (boat) battery does not need to be removed and charged on shore. However, instructions must
be followed for location of charger when permanently mounted or used on board.
17. AC POWER CORD CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a. The CHARGE™ should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an
electric AC power cord. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
b. 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 result in a risk of an electric shock.
c. CAUTION: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, connect battery charger directly to grounding
receptacle (three-prong). An adapter should not be used with battery charger.
d. CAUTION: Due to the higher charging current of the CHARGE™ it is recommended that you check with
the battery manufacturer’s maximum recommended charger current before connecting multiple charger
outputs to a single battery.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
