Schumacher 85-716 instruction manual Circuit Breaker, Maintenance Instructions, Troubleshooting

12.2CIRCUIT BREAKER

This battery charger is equipped with a self-resetting circuit breaker. This device protects the charger from temporary overloads. In the event of an overload, the circuit breaker will trip open and after a short cooling off period will reset automatically. This process is known as cycling and can be recognized by an audible clicking sound.

NOTE: Clicking sound is normal. Wait until charger automatically resets itself.

CAUTION: Persistent clicking (more than 30 minutes) may indicate reverse connection or shorted battery cells. (See TROUBLESHOOTING.)

13.MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The charger is designed and built with high quality materials requiring only a minimum amount of care.

13.1Clamps should be cleaned each time the charger is used to prevent corrosion from battery fluid.

13.2Cords should be coiled when the charger is not being used to prevent damage.

13.3Other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.

14.TROUBLESHOOTING

14.1Red LED doesn't light:

a.Charger is not plugged in. Plug in.

b.AC outlet is dead. Plug in a lamp or other appliance to check for voltage.

14.2Charger will not turn on when properly connected to power:

a.Battery recently used in vehicle and is fully charged. Battery doesn't need charging.

14.3Charger will not turn OFF:

a.Battery has problem and will not take full charge. Have battery checked.

b.Battery is connected to application that draws a small current (such as a vehicle's dome light). Requires more time to charge; continue charging.

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