After reading the just the first part of the manual where in the heck are you supposed to mount the chatger. I have my current charge in my battery compartment where my batteries, gas tank, & oil tank are. See below for what it says in the manual & give me you opinions.
13. CHARGER LOCATION
- Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
- Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage
charger.- Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery.
- Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
- Do not set a battery on top of a charger.
- Do not mount the charger below the waterline of the boat or directly adjacent to the fuel tanks.
- Make sure that all DC output cords can reach the batteries and that the AC power cord can reach a
power source. When using an extension cord, make sure the AC connection to the charger outside ofthe battery compartment is as far away as practical to reduce the risk of a spark igniting gases in thecompartment.- Do not shorten the DC output cords, as this can affect charger output.
- If the DC output cords are not long enough, they may be lengthened by purchasing a JL Marine Cable
Extension Kit and following instructions contained therein.- Mount the CHARGETM with at least 2 inches of space around the top and bottom of unit for proper
ventilation and cooling. While CHARGETM has safeguards to protect batteries and circuitry, proper
ventilation will provide optimum performance.- Keyhole slots are not to be used for installing CHARGETM.
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