Schumacher SC-8010A owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please read through this chart for a possible solution to common problems.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The battery is connected

The charger is in tester

Press the CHARGE

and the charger is on,

mode, not charger mode.

start button to activate

but isn't charging.

 

charging and select a

 

 

charge rate.

Indicator lights are lit in

You might have acciden-

Make sure nothing is

an erratic manner not

tally activated a special

touching the control

explained in the “Using

diagnostic mode.

panel, then unplug the

Your Battery Charger”

 

charger and plug it in

section.

 

again.

 

The charger may be

Return to place of pur-

 

defective.

chase for replacement.

 

 

 

The DIGITAL DISPLAY

The incorrect battery

Reset the charger by

always flashes before

type may have been

briefly unplugging it or

the battery is completely

selected.

briefly disconnecting the

charged.

This will happen if the

negative battery clip.

 

battery did not reach full

Select the desired rate

 

charge within 24 hours.

(SMALL or REGULAR

 

May be due to a very

BATTERY) and bat-

 

large battery or a bank of

tery type again, if

 

batteries requiring more

necessary.

 

power than a 10A25A

 

 

amp charger can deliver

 

 

within 24 hours. The bat-

 

 

tery may also be faulty.

 

 

 

 

Engine crank time is less

Starter motor may be

Charge the battery at the

than specified.

drawing more than 80

REGULAR BATTERY

 

amps.

rate for 10 to 15 minutes

 

 

then crank the engine.

The green Charged

The battery may be

If the battery is in a ve-

LED lights a few minutes

fully charged or recently

hicle, turn the headlights

after connecting to the

charged, leaving the bat-

on for a few minutes

battery.

tery voltage high enough

to reduce the battery

 

to appear to be fully

voltage and try charging

 

charged.

again.

 

The incorrect battery

Reset the charger by

 

type may have been

briefly unplugging it or

 

selected.

briefly disconnecting the

 

 

negative battery clip.

 

 

Select the desired rate

 

 

(SMALL or REGULAR

 

 

BATTERY) and bat-

 

 

tery type again, if

 

 

necessary.

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Contents Electronic Send Warranty Product Repairs toTable of Contents Help us help you Important Safety InstructionsPersonal Safety Precautions Before Using Your Battery ChargerPlugging IT Preparing your battery to be charged Charging Battery In The VehicleOperating instructions Negative Grounded System Engine Starting Notes Using your battery charger OverviewGeneral Charging Notes Charge Start Button Battery Type ButtonChargeR CONTROLs Digital Display ButtonDigital Display Mode of OperationControl panel guide SE-8010A Control Panel GuideUsing the built-in Battery tester Alternator Testing Notes Using the built-in alternator testerLower the reading the longer charg- ing will take Battery percent and charge timeCharging tips Maintenance and CareProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingWarranty E C T R Ó N I C O Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes ÍndiceGuarde Estas Instrucciones Advertencia Los cargadores deAyúdenos Para Poderle EL USO DE UN Cordón DE EXTEN- Sión Precauciones DE Seguridad PersonalAntes DE Usar SU Cargador DE Baterías Cómo EnchufarloCómo Preparar SU Batería Para Cargarse Instrucciones DE OperaciónPara Cargar LA Batería DEN- TRO DEL Vehículo Para Cargar LA Bateríasacada DEL Vehículo Sistema a Tierra NegativoCómo Usar EL Arranque DE MO- TOR. Engine Start Notas Generales Respecto AL Proceso DE Cargar Desulfation Mode Modo DE DesulfatarCómo Usar SU Cargador DE Baterías Vista GeneralCharge Start Button Botón DE Comienzo DE Carga Botón DE Display Mode Modo DE PantallaBattery Type Button Botón DE Tipo DE Batería Controles DEL CargadorGuia AL Panel DEL Control DEL SE-8010A Guia AL Panel DEL ControlEL USO DEL Probador DE Baterías Incorporado Secuencia DE ProbarProbador Y Cargador EL USO DEL Probador DE Alternadores Incorporado Notas Para Probar EL % DE BateríaNotas Sobre LA Prueba DE AL- Ternadores Potencia de Régimen de la Batería Porcentaje DE LA Batería Y Tiempo DE CargarMantenimiento Y Cuidado Pautas Para CargarProblema Posible Causa Solución Solución DE ProblemasGarantía