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| Connections and use
the vehicle. The manufacturer's instructions for removing the battery must be
followed.
Sulphuric acid is highly corrosive and is a serious source of danger. For bat-
teries that are not maintenance-free, it is important to periodically open the
battery and check fluid levels during the charge process. Under no circums-
tances should this checking be carried out without protective clothing and only
with special care, as chemical burns and serious damage to your health may
be the consequence. It is essential to follow the instructions of the battery ma-
nufacturer. If the acid level is too low, the battery water must be filled up to the
corresponding filling level. Leave the cells open during the entire charging pro-
cess to allow the escape of gases.
• Before charging non-maintenance-free batteries, clean the top of the battery to
prevent dirt from getting into the battery and then unscrew the sealing plugs of
the individual cells before starting the charging process. Allow the battery to
air out for a few minutes to allow flammable gases to evaporate before con-
necting the leads!
• Lay all cables in such a way that there is no risk of tripping and damaging the
cables. Be careful that the charger and cables are not crushed by closing
doors, covers of engine parts, etc.
• If the battery contacts are difficult to access or the terminals of the charger can
come into contact with adjacent components, the battery must be removed. The
manufacturer's instructions for removing the battery must be followed.
• Make sure the charger is not plugged to the mains before connecting it to the
battery.
THE FOLLOWING CONNECTION OF THE BATTERY SEQUENCE
MUST BE FOLLOWED:
CHARGING THE BATTERY WHEN INSTALLED:
Connect the charging cable to the battery using battery terminals. First connect
the red charging clamp (positive) to the positive pole of the battery. Then, clamp
the black terminal (Minus) to the vehicle chassis or engine block, but away from
the battery, fuel line, or carburettor, and not to metal clips or moving parts.
