Schumacher SI-82-6 owner manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause REASON/SOLUTION

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15.TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REASON/SOLUTION

No reading on the ammeter.

Charger is not plugged in.

Plug the charger into an AC

 

 

outlet.

 

No power at the receptacle.

Check for open fuse or

 

 

circuit breaker supplying AC

 

 

outlet.

 

Clips are not making a good

Check for poor connection

 

connection to the battery.

to battery and frame. Make

 

 

sure connection points are

 

 

clean. Rock clips back and

 

 

forth for a better connection.

 

Connections are reversed.

Unplug the charger and

 

 

reverse the clips.

 

Battery is defective (will not

Have battery checked.

 

accept a charge).

 

 

2 amp charge rate is being

Ammeter may show no

 

used.

activity at the 2A charge rate.

Ammeter reading stays

Battery is severely

Continue charging battery for

high.

discharged.

two more hours. If problem

 

 

continues have the battery

 

 

checked.

 

Wrong battery voltage.

Verify the voltage settings on

 

 

the charger are correct.

 

 

 

Ammeter reads less than

Extension cord is too long or

Use a shorter or heavier

selected charge rate when

wire gauge is too small.

gauge extension cord.

charging a discharged

Weak cell or sulfated plate

A sulfated battery will

battery.

 

in battery.

eventually take a normal

 

 

charge if left connected. If

 

 

the battery will not take a

 

 

charge, have it checked.

 

Battery is only partially

Continue to charge the

 

discharged.

battery.

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SI-82-6 specifications

The Schumacher SI-82-6 is a highly regarded battery charger, renowned for its efficiency and versatility in charging various types of batteries. This device is particularly popular among automotive enthusiasts, mechanics, and anyone in need of reliable battery maintenance.

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