Schumacher SC-8020A owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT: read and save this safety and instruction manual.

1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model SC-8020A.

1.2Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

1.3Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per- sons.

1.4To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

1.5An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger;

That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and;

That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as speci- fied in Table 8.2.

1.6Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately. (Call customer service at: 800-621-5485.)

1.7Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. (Call customer service at: 800-621-5485.)

1.8Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. (Call customer service at: 800-621-5485.)

1.9To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempt- ing any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.

To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufac- turer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.

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Contents M p 1020 Table of contents Important Safety Instructions Preparing to Charge Personal PrecautionsCharger Location DC Connection PrecautionsBattery charging ac connections AC input rating Using engine start Assembly instructionsOperating instructions Engine Starting NotesCompletion of Charging General Charging NotesCharger controls Battery Type Button Battery Size ButtonDigital Display Button Control panel guide SC-8020A Control pANEL gUiDETester and Charger Testing SequencePOWER-UP Idle Time Limit Testing After ChargingInitial Percent Calculation Using the built-in alternator testerBattery percent and charge time Alternator Testing NotesCharging tips Maintenance Instructions Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingPage Page Manual DEL Dueño Indice DEL Contenido Page PREPARación de la carga Precauciones PersonalesPrecauciones DE LA Conexión CC Ubicación DEL CargadorSiga Estos Pasos cuando la batería esté afuera del vehículo Bateria Cargando Conexiones AC USO DEL Arranque DEL Motor Instrucciones DE EnsambladoFinalización DE LA Carga Instrucciones OperativasNotas Generales Sobre LA Carga Battery Type Button Botón DE Tipo DE Batería Controles DEL CargadorDigital Display Button Botón DE Visor Digital Medium to Large Battery Baterías Medias a Grandes Battery Size Button Botón DE Tamaño DE LA BateríaGUiA DE Control DEL Tablero DE Mandos pARA Modelo SC-8020A Guia DE Control DEL Tablero DE MandosProbador SIN Límite DE Tiempo Secuencia DE PruebaProbador Y Cargador 14.3 Límite DE Tiempo DE Inactividad Durante EL EncendidoUTILIZACIÓN DEL Probador DE Alternadores Incorpo LOS LED DE Estado DEL Probador14.7 Cálculo DEL Porcentaje Inicial Notas Para Probar EL % DE LA BateríaPorcentaje DE LA Batería Y Tiempo DE Carga Notas Sobre LA Prueba DEL AlternadorPage Instrucciones DE Mantenimiento Datos Útiles Sobre LA CargaProblema Causa Posible Solucion Localización y resolución de problemas