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Battery Charging
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING !
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PREVENT FIRE
- Never modify the electrical system. Alterations could cause a fire resulting in serious injury and
could also ruin the electrical system.
- Use of the wrong type battery or charger could cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious
injury.
- Use of Ultimate Solider
®
components in products other than Ultimate Solider
®
M5 Stuart Tank
could cause overheating, fire or explosion.
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The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid
(electrolyte). Dropping the battery could result in serious injury.
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Never allow children to charge the battery. Battery charging must be done by adults only. A child
could be injured by the electricity involved in charging the battery.
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Never lift or carry the battery by the wires or connector. This can damage the battery and
possibly cause a fire resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry the battery by the case only.
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Read the safety instructions on the battery.
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Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you
charge the battery. If damage or excessive wear is detected, do not use the charger or the battery
until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
CAUTION !
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Use the charger in dry locations only.
Important Notes
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Your new battery must be charged for at least 18 hours before you use it in your M5 Stuart
Tank for the first time.
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We recommend that you start charging your battery before beginning assembly of your new M5
Stuart Tank.
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The battery must be upright while charging.
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The charger is not a toy.
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Do not short circuit the battery.
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The battery MUST be removed from your M5 Stuart Tank each time you recharge the lead acid
rechargeable battery.
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Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks and other damage which may
cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process. If damage is detected, do not
charge the battery or use it in your M5 Stuart Tank. Battery acid is very corrosive and can cause
severe damage to surfaces it contacts.
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Do not charge the battery on a surface which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the
battery. Take precautions to protect the surface on which you charge your battery.
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Use only a 12 volt (2.0 Amp/Hr.) charger with an input of 120 VAC, 60 Hz
,
24W and an output of
12V DC, 2000 mA to charge your rechargeable 12 volt (7.0 Amp/Hr.) battery.
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If your battery is old and will not accept a full charge, do not leave it in the M5 Stuart Tank.
Always remove a dead battery from the M5 Stuart Tank.
