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Model / Modelo / Modèle: SEM-1562A & SFM-1562A
Automatic Battery Charger / Cargador de batería automático /
Chargeur de batterie automatique
Voltage / Tensión / Tension: 6, 12
Amperage / Amperaje / Ampérage: 1.5
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• GUidE d’UT iLiSATiON
• READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 3 3. PREPARING TO CHARGE 3 4. CHARGER LOCATION 4 5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 5 6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. 5 7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. 6 8. BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS 6 9. FEATURES 7 10. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7 11. CONTROL PANEL 8 12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 13. CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 10 14. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11 15. STORAGE INSTRU
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ÍNDICE SECCIÓN PÀGINA 1. INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 17 2. PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES 18 3. PREPARACIÓN PARA LA CARGA 19 4. UBICACIÓN DEL CARGADOR 20 5. PRECAUCIONES DE CONEXIÓN EN CC 20 6. SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA ESTÉ COLOCADA EN EL VEHÍCULO. 21 7. SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA SE ENCUENTRE FUERA DEL VEHÍCULO. 22 8. CARGA DE BATERÍA, CONEXIONES DE CA 22 9. CARACTERÍSTICAS 23 10. INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE 24 11. PANEL DE CONTROL 24 12. INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN 24 13
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES PARTIE PAGE 1. CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 33 2. PRÉCAUTIONS PERSONNELLES 34 3. PRÉPARATION POUR LE CHARGEMENT 34 4. EMPLACEMENT DU CHARGEUR 36 5. PRÉCAUTIONS SUR LA CONNEXION C.C. 36 6. ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST INSTALLÉE DANS UN VÉHICULE. 36 7 ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST INSTALLÉE HORS DU VÉHICULE. 37 8. CHARGEMENT D’UNE BATTERIE – RACCORDEMENTS C.A. 38 9. CARACTÉRISTIQUES 39 10. DIRECTIVES DE MONTAGE 39 11. PANNEAU DE CONTRÔLE 39 12. CONSIGN
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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SEM-1562A and SFM-1562A offer a wide range of features to accommodate your needs. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word, a message and an icon. The
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of electric shock or fire. 1.1 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 1.2 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property. 1.3 To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. 1.4 An extension cord should not be used unl
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2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Risk of explosive gases. 2.1 Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the charger. 2.2 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the batte
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3.4 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water . If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away. 3.5 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off to prevent arcing. 3.6 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while
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5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting all of the charger switches to the “off” position and removing the AC plug from the electrical outlet. Never allow the clips to touch each other. 5.2 Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in steps 6.5, 6.6, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4. 6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near th
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6.9 See CALCULATING CHARGE TIME for length of charge information. 7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery: 7.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post. 7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery pos
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8.2 Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have proper grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution. NOTE: The use of an adapter plug is not recommended. 8.3 Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord: • 100 feet long or less - use an 18 gauge extension cord. • Over 100 feet long - use a 16 gauge extension cord. 9. FEATURES 8 5 7 4 3 1. Microprocessor Controlled 2. Auto
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11. CONTROL PANEL LED Indicators CONNECTED (red) LED lit: Indicates that there is AC power supplied to the battery charger. CHARGING (yellow) LED lit: Indicates the charger is charging the battery. CHARGING (yellow) LED flashing: Indicates the charger is in abort mode. CHARGED (green) LED lit: Indicates the battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode. NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for a complete description of the charger modes. 12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. It will not supply current to the battery clips until a battery is properly connected. Unlike traditional chargers, the clips will not spark if touched together. USING THE QUICK-CONNECT CABLE CONNECTORS Connect either of the two output cable assemblies to the charger in seconds. Make sure to place the charger on a dry , non-flammable surface like metal or concrete. NOTE: Never connect the clamp and ring terminal connectors together
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Maintain Mode When the CHARGED (green) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a small current when necessary. If the battery voltage drops below a preset level, the charger will go back into Charge Mode until the battery voltage returns to the full charge level, at which point the charger will return to Maintain Mode. NOTE: The charger automatically switches between Charge Mode and Maintain Mode as necess
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14. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 14.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger (see Sections 6, 7 and 8). 14.2 After use, unplug the charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the charger case. 14.3 Ensure that all of the charger components are in place, securely attached and in good working condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips. 14.4 Servicing does not require opening the uni
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16. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Charger will not turn AC outlet is dead. Check for an open fuse or on when properly circuit breaker supplying connected. the AC outlet. Poor electrical Check the power cord connection. and extension cord for as loose fitting plug. Severely discharged, but The battery may not want otherwise good, battery. to accept a charge due to a run-down state. Allow the charging to continue until the battery has had a chance to recover suff
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Battery clips do not spark The charger is equipped No problem, this is a when touched together. with an auto-start feature. normal condition. It will not supply current to the battery clips until a battery is properly connected. Unlike traditional chargers, the clips will not spark if touched together. 17. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 17.1 When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Use a g
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19. REPLACEMENT PARTS Battery Clip Cable Assembly-----------------------------------------38-99-001235 Ring Terminal Cable Assembly--------------------------------------38-99-001233 20. LIMITED WARRANTY SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this b
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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES OR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS WARRANTY. Schumacher Electric Corporation Customer Service 1-800-621-5485 Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST Schumacher and the Schumacher Logo are registered trademarks of Schumacher Electric Corporation 15
