Blue Smart IP67 Charger 13. CHARGER LOCATION a. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables permit. b. Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage the charger. c. Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage the charger. d. Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. e. Do not set a battery on top of the charger. 14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS a. Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after removing the AC cord from the electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other. b.
Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), 16(b), through 16(d). 15. FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: a. Position AC and DC cords 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 the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f). e. In case of a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the chassis or engine block of the vehicle, away from battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or the engine block. Connect the AC cord to the socket. f.
In case of a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the chassis or engine block of the vehicle, away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or the engine block. Connect the AC cord to the socket. g. When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from the chassis of the vehicle, and finally remove the clip from the battery terminal. h. See “Charge alogorithms” for length of charge information. 16.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY: a. Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post. b. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post. c. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery. d. Do not face the battery when making the final connection. e.
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of the connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from battery as practical. f. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use. 17. AC POWER CORD AND GROUNDING PRECAUTIONS a. 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. 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. This appliance is rated more than 15 amperes and is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating of 120 volts and is factory-equipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to an acceptable electric circuit. Make sure that the charger is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this charger. 18. MAINTENANCE a. The Blue Smart Charger is maintenance free. b. When cleaning the charger remove the plug from the power socket.
Then use a damp cloth to clean the exterior. Page 3 Safety instructions