Schumacher 1275A-PE Operating Instructions Charging Battery in Vehicle, Negative Grounded Post

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING BATTERY IN VEHICLE

When charging battery in vehicle, take care to determine the battery type and which pole is grounded. To reduce risk of a spark near battery, follow these steps when battery is inside vehicle. WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause battery explosion.

1.Position AC power cord and DC charging cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts.

2.Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury.

3.Check polarity of battery posts. Battery case will be marked by each post: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -). NOTE: The positive battery post usually has a larger diameter than the negative post.

4.Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to chassis. NOTE: The negative post is normally grounded.

NEGATIVE GROUNDED POST

5A. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) un- grounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or en- gine block.

WARNING: Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-

metal body parts. NOTE: Attach clips to battery post and twist or rock back an forth several times to make a good connection. This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to reduce risk of sparking.

FIGURE 6 shows connections for a negative-grounded battery.

POSITIVE GROUNDED POST

5B. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGA-

TIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSI- TIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

GROUND

(NEG)

FIGURE 6 CONNECTION TO NEGATIVE

GROUNDED BATTERY

6.Select charge on Switch #1, then "2" or "12" on Switch #2.

7.Plug charger AC cord into a 120 volt grounded outlet.

8.When battery is fully charged, unplug charger from AC power source.

9.Remove charger clips from (1) chassis and (2) battery post, in that order.

10.Clean and store battery charger.

MAINTENANCE/CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Very little maintenance is required for the battery charger. Follow common sense in wiping the charger clean and store in a clean, dry area.

1.After use, wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from clip, cord, and the charger case. Use a dry cloth.

2.Coil charger cords to prevent damage.

3.Have any cracked or frayed cords replaced by a qualified professional.

4.Store battery charger in a clean, dry area.

LIMITED WARRANTY

SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,

The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly

MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179 MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE

excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.

ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS

THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER

NOT TRANSFERABLE.

NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER

Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger SF-6275A-PE for three

OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WAR-

years and the 1275A-PE for five years from date of purchase at retail against defective

RANTY. THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

material or workmanship. If such should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the

FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES SUCH

option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together

FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

with proof of purchase, transportation and/or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN-

its authorized representative.

TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY SO THE

This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling,

ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

or repaired by anyone other than the manufacturer or its authorized representative.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO

 

HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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SF-6275A-PE, 1275A-PE specifications

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