larger than the size commonly used in a car or small truck. Once the charger goes into the overload state it will not automatically reset to the normal charge state, one of the battery clamps must first be disconnected from the battery for at least 5 seconds.
i)Battery types: Most starter, deep cycle and gel type batteries can be charged and maintained.
CAUTION - To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, connect battery charger directly to grounding receptacle
CHARGER MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
Coil the output cord neatly when storing the charger. This will prevent accidental damage to the cord and charger.
CHARGER CONTROLS
This battery charger has no power on/off switch. Plug into AC receptacle only after battery connections are made.
INDICATION OF A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
A hydrometer reading of the specific gravity of the electrolyte (fluid) of the battery in good condition should be between 1.25 and 1.285. When the battery reaches 80 - 85% of full charge, bubbles will appear on the surface of the fluid. As the battery nears full charge, bubbling will become more vigorous.
CHARGING TIMES
This battery charger has a rated output of 1.5 ampere. This output will vary with the age and condition of the battery being charged.
Amp Hour | Average Charge | |
Battery Capacity | Times in Hours | |
2 | 2 - | 2.5 |
4 | 4 - | 5.0 |
6 | 6 - | 7.5 |
10 | 10 - 12.5 | |
12 | 12 - 15.0 | |
20 | 20 - 25.0 | |
LIMITED WARRANTY
Schumacher Electric Corporation makes this limited warranty to the original purchaser at retail of this prod- uct. This limited warranty is not transferable.
Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for two years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase, transportation and / or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or its authorized representa- tive. This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired by anyone other than the factory or other authorized factory representative.
The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
This is the only express limited warranty and the manu- facturer neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume or make any other obligation towards the product other than this express limited warranty. The manufacturer makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for purpose of this product and expressly ex- cludes such from this limited warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or length of implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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