PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
Indicator lights are lit in | A button may have been | Make sure nothing is |
an erratic manner, not | pressed while the charger | touching the control panel, |
explained in the Operating | was being plugged in. | then unplug the unit and |
Instructions. |
| plug it in again. |
The measured current is | The charger reached the | No problem; this is a normal |
much lower than what was | maximum voltage and is | condition. |
selected. | reducing the current. |
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Charger will not turn on | AC outlet is dead. | Check for open fuse or |
when properly connected. |
| circuit breaker supplying AC |
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| outlet. |
| Poor electrical connection. | Check power cord and |
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| extension cord for loose |
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| fitting plug. |
Battery clips do not spark | The charger is equipped | No problem, this is a normal |
when touched together. | with an | condition. |
| will not supply current to the |
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| battery clips until a battery is |
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| properly connected. Unlike |
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| traditional chargers, the |
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| clips will not spark if touched |
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| together. |
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16.BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
16.1When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all connections, AC outlet for a full
16.2When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damaging to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use in recharging.
16.3When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the complete manual and call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information about troubleshooting, call
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday through Friday
17.Limited warranty
Warranty not valid in Mexico.
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL
Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this battery charger for 5 years from the date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship that may occur under normal use and care. If your unit is not free from defective material or workmanship, Manufacturer’s obligation under this warranty is solely to repair or replace your product with a new or reconditioned unit at the option of the Manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit, along with mailing charges prepaid to the Manufacturer or its authorized representatives in order for repair or replacement to occur.
Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this product that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation and approved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or modified by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer.
Manufacturer makes no other warranties, including, but not limited to, express, implied or statutory warranties, including without limitation, any implied warranty
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