b)Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps purge gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s instructions.
c)Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
d)Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is at correct voltage setting.
DANGER – Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in the risk of electrical shock.
CHARGER LOCATION
a)Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit
b)Never place charger directly above battery being charged.
c)Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity.
d)Do not operate charger in a
e)Do not set battery on top of charger.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Connect and disconnect DC clamps only after removing AC cord from wall outlet. Do not permit clamps to touch each other.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING BATTERIES Follow these steps when battery is installed in vehicle. A spark near battery may cause battery explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery:
a)Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts
b)Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c)Check polarity of battery posts. Positive battery post is usually larger diameter than the Negative post.
d)Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most cases), see Item E. If Positive post is grounded to the chassis, see Item F.
e)For negative grounded vehicle, connect Positive clamp from charger to Positive ungrounded post. Connect Negative (Black) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal body parts. Connect to a
f)For
g)When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery post.
Follow these steps when battery is outside of vehicle:
a)Check polarity of battery posts. Positive battery post is usually a larger diameter than the Negative post.
b)To keep a safe distance from the battery, attach at least a 24- inch long,
c)Connect Positive (Red) charger clamp to Positive post of the battery.
d)Position yourself and free end of the cable as far away from the battery as possible, then connect the Negative clamp to
the free end of the cable. Do not face battery when making this final connection.
e)When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and disconnect the first connection while as far away from the battery as possible.
f)A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
CHARGER MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
Coil the input and the output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
CHARGER CONTROLS
The
INDICATION OF A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
A hydrometer reading of the specific gravity of the electrolyte (fluid) of the battery in good condition should be between 1.25 and 1.285. When the battery reaches
CHARGING TIMES
This charger has a rated output of 1 ampere with an expected finish charge rate of .3 amperes. These outputs will vary with the age and condition of the battery being charged.
Amp Hour | Average Charge | ||
Battery Capacity | Times in Hours | ||
2 | 2 | – 2.5 | |
4 | 4 | – 5 | |
6 | 6 | – 7.5 | |
10 | 10 | – 12.5 | |
12 | 12 | – 15 | |
20 | 20 | – 25 | |
WARNING: This is a manual battery charger. Charging must be monitored to prevent overcharging of the battery.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
This battery charger is equipped with a
LIMITED WARRANTY
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for two years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obliga- tion of the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase, transportation and/or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or its authorized representative. This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired by anyone other than the factory or other authorized factory representative.
The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
This is the only express limited warranty and the manufacturer neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume or make any other obligation towards the product other than this express limited warranty. The manufacturer makes no warranty of merchant- ability or fitness for purpose of this product and expressly excludes such from this limited warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or length of implied warranty so the above limitations or exclu- sions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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