Safety and Handling

  • Always wear proper eye, face and hand protection when working with battery.
  • Never lean over battery while boosting, testing, or charging.
  • Exercise caution when working with metallic tools or conductors to prevent short circuits and arcing.
  • Keep terminals protected to prevent accidental shorting.
  • Replace any battery that has signs of damage to the terminals, case, or cover.
  • Install battery in a ventilated area for operation and during charging.
  • DO NOT ADD WATER TO THE OPTIMA® BATTERY!