Schumacher SC-8020A owner manual Battery charging ac connections

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6.7When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery termi- nal.

6.8See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for length of charge information.

7.FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

7.1Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.

7.2Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.

7.3Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.

7.4Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as pos- sible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.

7.5Do not face battery when making final connection.

7.6When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of con- necting procedure and break first connection while as far away from bat- tery as practical.

7.7A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

8.battery charging - ac connections

8.1This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit.

DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connec- tion can result in a risk of an electric shock.

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Contents M p 1020 Table of contents Important Safety Instructions Personal Precautions Preparing to ChargeDC Connection Precautions Charger LocationBattery charging ac connections AC input rating Assembly instructions Using engine startEngine Starting Notes Operating instructionsCompletion of Charging General Charging NotesCharger controls Battery Type Button Battery Size ButtonDigital Display Button SC-8020A Control pANEL gUiDE Control panel guideTesting After Charging Testing SequencePOWER-UP Idle Time Limit Tester and ChargerUsing the built-in alternator tester Initial Percent CalculationAlternator Testing Notes Battery percent and charge timeCharging tips Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionPage Page Manual DEL Dueño Indice DEL Contenido Page Precauciones Personales PREPARación de la cargaUbicación DEL Cargador Precauciones DE LA Conexión CCSiga Estos Pasos cuando la batería esté afuera del vehículo Bateria Cargando Conexiones AC Instrucciones DE Ensamblado USO DEL Arranque DEL MotorInstrucciones Operativas Finalización DE LA CargaNotas Generales Sobre LA Carga Battery Type Button Botón DE Tipo DE Batería Controles DEL CargadorDigital Display Button Botón DE Visor Digital Battery Size Button Botón DE Tamaño DE LA Batería Medium to Large Battery Baterías Medias a GrandesGuia DE Control DEL Tablero DE Mandos GUiA DE Control DEL Tablero DE Mandos pARA Modelo SC-8020A14.3 Límite DE Tiempo DE Inactividad Durante EL Encendido Secuencia DE PruebaProbador Y Cargador Probador SIN Límite DE TiempoNotas Para Probar EL % DE LA Batería LOS LED DE Estado DEL Probador14.7 Cálculo DEL Porcentaje Inicial UTILIZACIÓN DEL Probador DE Alternadores IncorpoNotas Sobre LA Prueba DEL Alternador Porcentaje DE LA Batería Y Tiempo DE CargaPage Datos Útiles Sobre LA Carga Instrucciones DE MantenimientoLocalización y resolución de problemas Problema Causa Posible Solucion