Schumacher PS-1022M Storage Instructions, Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause REASON/SOLUTION

15.STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

15.1Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.

15.2Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine Charger).

15.3Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables.

16.TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REASON/SOLUTION
No meter reading.	Connections are reversed.	With charger unplugged, reverse
		clamps and reconnect. (Rock
		clamps back and forth to ensure
		clamps are connected.)
	Poor electrical connection.	Clean clamps and battery posts
		and reconnect. (Rock clamps
		back and forth to ensure clamps
		are connected.)
	AC outlet is dead.	Plug in a lamp or other appliance
		to check for voltage.
	Battery is defective (will not	Have battery checked.
	accept charge).
Charger will not turn	Battery recently charged as	Battery does not need charging.
on (when properly	result of driving and is fully	(Turning on headlights will lower
connected to power) in	charged.	battery voltage in a few seconds
automatic mode only.		and charger should then turn on.)
Charger will not turn	Battery has problem and will not	Have battery checked.
OFF.	take full charge, or it is a manual
	charger.
Meter needle	Battery has reached Full Charge	Have battery checked.
fluctuates back and	and and is not able to maintain
forth from the middle	above 13V.
to the left.
Meter needle pulses	Two or more batteries connected	Do not parallel charge.
(fluctuates) every	in parallel.
few seconds AFTER	Battery of 200 ampere hours or	Requires more time to charge:
THREE HOURS
without slowing down.	larger.	continue charging.
	Battery is connected to a device	Use larger device.
	that draws a small current (such
	as an interior light).
Meter needle moves	Battery is severely discharged	Allow charging to continue until
to extreme right,	(but otherwise good).	battery has recovered sufficiently
remains a short time,		to take a charge. (Circuit breaker
then returns to zero,		will continue to cycle and needle
accompanied by a		will swing side to side until battery
clicking sound.		has recovered.)
	Battery is defective (will not	Have battery checked.
	accept charge).
	Charger is cycling after circuit	Wait until charger automatically
	breaker overload.	resets itself.

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