Coleman 60130 User Manual

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User Manual

BATTERY CHARGER

Plus Battery maintainer & Rejuvenator

BATTERY CHARGER

For 6 / 12 Volt lead-acid batteries

Model No. 60130

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WARNIN G - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WHEN WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-

ACID BATTERY. DANGEROUS. EXPLOSIVE GASES DEVELOP DURING NORMAL

BATTERY OPERATION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR

CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

l To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by

battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of

battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.

l Do not expose charger to rain, snow, or liquids.
l Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer

may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

l To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from AC outlet before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning.

l To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when

disconnecting charge

l An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper

extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be

used, make sure that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and

shape as those of plug on charger and that the extension cord is properly wired and in

good electrical condition and that the wire size is large enough for A.C. ampere rating of

charger as specified in the following table:

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR

EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS

Length of cord (feet): 25 50 100 150

AWG size of cord: 16 16 16 14

l If charger is equipped with an input power cord, do not operate charger with damaged

cord or plug - replace the cord or plug immediately.

l Do not operate charger if it has been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it

to a qualified service centre.

l Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service center when service or repair

is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

l Batteries contain lead and diluted sulfuric acid. Dispose of the battery in accordance

with federal, state and local regulations. Do not dispose of the battery in a landfill, lake

or other

l PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
l The appliance is not intended for use by young children
l When the battery charger is charging for automobile batteries, the following

steps should be done:

l The battery terminal is not connected to the chassis has to be connected first. The other

connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. The

battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains.

l After charging, disconnect the battery charger from supply mains, and then remove the

chassis

connection and the battery connection, in this order.

l For appliance with type Y attachment:
l If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service

agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTION BEFORE USE

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l Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid

when you work near a lead-acid battery. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in

case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes. Wear complete eye and clothing

protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.

l If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid

enters eye, immediately flush eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and

get medical attention immediately.

l NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
l Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or

short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.

l When working with a lead-acid battery, remove personal metal items such as rings,

bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit

current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

l It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a

power supply application. Do not use battery charger for recharging dry-cell or non-

rechargeable batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These

batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

l NEVER charge a frozen battery.
l NEVER charge the improper type of battery.
l NEVER charge the improper Voltage of battery.
l NEVER block off the ventilation of the charger.
l PREPARING TO CHARGE
l If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded

terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to

cause an arc. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being

charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-

metallic material as a fan.

l Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with

eyes. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery

manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery

without caps, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.

l Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions such as removing or not removing

cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.

l Determine voltage of battery by contacting battery manufacturer and make sure it

matches output rating of battery charger.

l CHARGER LOCATION
l Locate charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.
l Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will

corrode and damage charger.

l Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery.
l Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
l Do not set a battery on top of charger.
l DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
l Connect and disconnect DC output terminals only after removing charger from AC

outlet.

l Never allow DC output terminals to touch each other.
l If problems arise connecting the output leads, solicit the aid of your Dealer from whom

you purchased this product or the charger manufacturer for finding a suitable

connection device for your application.

l FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK