Schumacher SC-8010A Negative Grounded System, Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle

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5.Connecting to a negative-grounded system: Connect the red (POSITIVE) output clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery. Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made. Then connect the black (NEGATIVE) output clamp to a heavy, unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery (see figure).

NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM

DO NOT connect clamp to negative battery post, carburetor, fuel line or sheet metal part.

Connecting to a positive-grounded system: Connect the black (NEGA- TIVE) output clamp to the NEGATIVE post of the battery. Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made. Then connect the red (POSITIVE) output clamp to a heavy, unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery. DO NOT connect clamp to positive battery post, carburetor, fuel line or sheet metal part.

6.Plug power cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. The charger will be set to the default state of 12V REGULAR battery type, no charge rate (tes- ter mode). The CONNECTED LED should be lit. If the CONNECTED LED is not lit, check for correct cable con- nections.

7.Press the appropriate control buttons to select the desired charge rate and battery type. Within a few seconds, the

CHARGING (yellow) LED should light and the charging process should start.

8.To disconnect the charger, unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the output clamps. Then, standing away from the battery, re- move the output clamp from the chas- sis or engine block. Finally, remove the output clamp from the battery post.

9.Clean and store the charger in a dry location.

Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle:

POSITIVENEGATIVE

BATTERY

 

BATTERY

 

CHARGER

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

CORD

24", 6 GAUGE CABLE

TO

GROUNDED

POWER

OUTLET

1.Note the polarity of the battery posts by checking the identification marks on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually larger than the negative post.

2.Attach at least a 24-inch-long, 6-gauge

(AWG), insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -) battery post.

Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made.

3.Connect the red (POSITIVE) output clamp to the POSITIVE battery post. Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made.

4.Position yourself as far away from the battery as possible, and then connect the black (NEGATIVE) output clamp to the free end of the cable.

5.Plug the power cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. The charger will be set to the default state of 12V REGULAR battery type, no charge rate (tester mode). The

CONNECTED LED should be lit. If the

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Contents Send Warranty Product Repairs to ElectronicTable of Contents Important Safety Instructions Help us help youPersonal 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 Digital Display Button Battery Type ButtonChargeR CONTROLs Charge Start ButtonSE-8010A Control Panel Guide Mode of OperationControl panel guide Digital DisplayUsing the built-in Battery tester Using the built-in alternator tester Alternator Testing NotesBattery percent and charge time Lower the reading the longer charg- ing will takeMaintenance and Care Charging tipsTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionWarranty E C T R Ó N I C O Índice Instrucciones de Seguridad ImportantesGuarde Estas Instrucciones Advertencia Los cargadores deAyúdenos Para Poderle Cómo Enchufarlo Precauciones DE Seguridad PersonalAntes DE Usar SU Cargador DE Baterías EL USO DE UN Cordón DE EXTEN- SiónCómo Preparar SU Batería Para Cargarse Instrucciones DE OperaciónPara Cargar LA Batería DEN- TRO DEL Vehículo Sistema a Tierra Negativo Para Cargar LA Bateríasacada DEL VehículoCómo Usar EL Arranque DE MO- TOR. Engine Start Vista General Desulfation Mode Modo DE DesulfatarCómo Usar SU Cargador DE Baterías Notas Generales Respecto AL Proceso DE CargarControles DEL Cargador Botón DE Display Mode Modo DE PantallaBattery Type Button Botón DE Tipo DE Batería Charge Start Button Botón DE Comienzo DE CargaGuia AL Panel DEL Control Guia AL Panel DEL Control DEL SE-8010AEL 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 Porcentaje DE LA Batería Y Tiempo DE Cargar Potencia de Régimen de la BateríaPautas Para Cargar Mantenimiento Y CuidadoSolución DE Problemas Problema Posible Causa SoluciónGarantía
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