Associated Equipment BCH7112 user manual

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MODEL BCH7112
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model BCH7112.
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You may need to refer to these instructions at a later date.
2. CAUTION. To reduce risk of injury, charge only wet cell, lead-acid, automotive type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow if specifically w

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e. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not removing the cell caps while charging and the recommended rates of charge. f. Determine voltage of the battery by referring to the car owner's manual and make sure that the output voltage selector switch is set at the correct voltage. If the charger has adjustable charge rate, charge the battery initially at the lowest rate. CHARGER LOCATION 15. a. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables pe

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or longer reserve capacity to provide power for accessories. These batteries are wired into a parallel circuit. Because of this, it will take twice as long to charge these batteries. See section 21 CHARGE PERIOD. If one battery is charged and the other discharged, the discharged battery should be removed from the vehicle and checked. When attaching the charger to this type of vehicle the charger should be attached to the battery which is wired closest to the starter. This allows the charger

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GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 20. The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. This 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 the AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified elec

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MODEL BCH7112 LIMITED WARRANTY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CORPORATION MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. Associated Equipment Corporation warrants this battery charger for two years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together wit

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ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CORPORATION 5110 BROWN AVE. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63115 (314) 385-5178 w1918 Rev. 2/94 027-0531 027-0531 ILLUSTRATION LISTING FILENAME DESCRIPTION FIG. 1 MTLOGO.EPS MAC TOOLS LOGO FIG. 2 PLUG.PLT GROUNDING ADAPTER 6