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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model SC-12000A
For 6 and 12-Volt Batteries
ELECTRONIC
BATTERY CHARGER
amp amp
S L O W F A S T
2 CHARGE 15 40 CHARGE
amp
E N G I N E
120
S T A R T
Fully Automatic
Microprocessor Controlled
Battery Charger with
Engine Starter plus
Battery Tester and
Alternator Tester
CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.
Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A.
Send Warranty Product Repairs to:
Customer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 2 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................... 3 BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER ........................................................ 3 Plugging It In ................................................................................................................ 3 Assembling Your Charger .............................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT- TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
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Never place charger directly above battery Be sure to position the charger power cord being charged. The gases from the battery to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped will corrode and damage the charger. over, or damaged. Never touch the battery clamps together Never pull out the plug by the cord when when the charger is on. You could cause unplugging the charger. Pulling on the a spark. cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug. Never operate charger if it has received a hard bl
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USING AN EXTENSION CORD • Make sure that the wire size is large The use of an extension cord is not rec- enough for its length and for the AC ommended. If you must use an extension ampere rating, as specified in the chart cord, please make sure that you follow below. these guidelines: MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD • Make sure that the pins on charger's Length of Cord, in Feet 25 50 100 150 power cord fit firmly into the extension cord, and that the extension cord fits AWG* Size of Cord
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4. Identify which battery post is ground- 7. Press the appropriate control buttons ed or connected to the chassis. THIS to select the desired charge rate and IS NORMALLY THE NEGATIVE battery type. Within a few seconds, POST. the CHARGING (yellow) LED should light and the charging process should start. 8. To disconnect the charger, unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the output clamps. Then, standing away from the battery, re- move the output clamp from the chas- sis or
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5. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC 4. Clean and store the charger in a dry 2-prong wall outlet. The charger will be location. set to the default state of 12V REGULAR NOTE: During the starting sequence listed battery type, no charge rate (tester mode). above, the charger is set to one of three The CONNECTED LED should be lit. If states. the CONNECTED LED is not lit, check 1. Wait for cranking - The charger for correct cable connections. waits until the engine is actually being 6. Pr
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USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER OVERVIEW C O M PL E T I O N O F C H A RG I N G: Using this battery charger is very simple. Charge completion is indicated by First, connect the battery and AC power the CHARGED (green) LED; when following the precautions listed under lit, the charger has stopped charging “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”. Then se- and switched to the Maintain Mode of lect the appropriate BATTERY TYPE and operation, if the DEEP CYCLE battery type charge rate for your battery. The charger
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CHARGER CONTROLS DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY BUTTON With the exception of AGM and gel cell Use this button to set the function of the batteries, all other battery types may or digital display to one of the following. may not have vent caps. Vent caps are • BATTERY %: The digital display shows located on top of the battery and provide a an estimate of the percent of charge of means to add distilled water when needed. the battery connected to the charger Batteries should be marked with th
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CONTROL PANEL GUIDE 9 SC-12000A CONTROL PANEL GUIDE MODE OF OPERATION Digital Display Initial power-up, battery not detected O O 0.0 User selected User selected User selected No battery or reversed battery detected 0% or 0.0V User selected Battery tester activated O 0~100% User selected Battery tester with charged battery O O O 100% Battery tester with no battery O User selected 0% Voltage meter activated O User selected 0.0~17.0V Alternator tester activated O User selected 0~199% Alternator
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USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER OVERVIEW TESTER WITHOUT TIME LIMIT This battery charger has a built-in battery If either the DIGITAL DISPLAY or BAT- tester that displays either an accurate TERY TYPE button is pressed within the battery voltage or an estimate of the first 15 minutes after the SC-12000A is battery’s relative charge based on the powered up, it will remain a tester (not battery voltage and the Battery Council a charger) indefinitely, unless a charge International scale. rate i
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charge should be removed by temporar- The battery tester is only designed to ily creating a load on the battery, such as test batteries. Testing a device with a by turning on lights or other accessories. rapidly changing voltage could yield The battery % ranges from 0 to 100. unexpected or inaccurate results. USING THE BUILT-IN ALTERNATOR TESTER TESTER STATUS LEDs This battery charger has a built-in alter- When the SC-12000A is operating as an nator tester that displays either an accu- alter
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BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME This charger adjusts the charging time in After the charging process has started, the order to charge the battery completely, digital display can be used to determine efficiently and safely. The microproces- charging progress by selecting the BAT- sor automatically makes the necessary TERY % mode. decisions. However, this section includes There are some important facts to keep in guidelines that can be used to estimate mind when charging a battery. charging t
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CHARGING TIPS Read this entire manual before using your charger. The tips below serve only as a guide for specific situations. If your vehicle won’t start: You don’t Reviving your battery: If you only wish need to fully charge a battery to start your to charge your battery enough to operate vehicle. If the charger won’t start your your vehicle, you don’t need to wait for the vehicle using the ENGINE START rate, try entire charging process to be completed. charging the battery using the REGU
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TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please read through this chart for a possible solution to common problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery is connected The charger is in tester Press the CHARGE and the charger is on, mode, not charger mode. START button to activate but isn't charging. charging and select a charge rate. Indicator lights are lit in You might have acciden- Make sure nothing is an erratic manner not tally activated a special
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WARRANTY SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179 MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for five 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 obligatio
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MANUAL DEL DUEÑO Modelo SC-12000A Para Baterías de 6 y 12 voltios CARGADOR DE BATERIAS ELECTRÓNICO C A R G A C A R G A LENTA a R Á P I D A a a m p e r i o s a m p e r i o s 2 15 40 ARRANQUE DE MOTOR a a m p e r i o s 120 Cargador de Baterías Totalmente Automático Controlado por Microprocesador con Arranque de Motor más Probador de Baterías y Probador de Alternadores PRECAUCIÓN: Lea todas las Reglas de Seguridad e Instrucciones de Operación y sígalas en cada uso de este producto. Schumac
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ÍNDICE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD .............................................. 1 GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES .......................................................................... 2 RECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PERSONAL ........................................................ 3 ANTES DE USAR SU CARGADOR DE BATERÍAS .................................................. 3 Cómo Enchufarlo ..................................................................................................
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GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES Este manual contiene instrucciones de seguridad y operación importantes para el car- gador de baterías modelo SC-12000A. • ADVERTENCIA: El manejo del cordón cartón, etc. El cargador puede causar en este producto o de los cordones aso- daños al cuero, al plástico y al caucho. ciados con los accesorios vendidos con AYÚDENOS PARA PODERLE este producto, puede exponerle a usted AYUDAR — Acuérdese: al plomo, un producto químico conocido en el Estado de California de c
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PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PERSONAL • Lleve puesta protección completa collares y relojes, al trabajar con una para los ojos y la ropa al trabajar con batería de plomo-ácido. Una batería baterías de plomo-ácido. puede producir una corriente de corto- circuito suficiente para soldar un anillo • Asegúrese que alguien esté a distancia (o algo parecido) a metal, causando una de poder oír su voz, para venir en su severa quemadura. ayuda si hay necesidad mientras usted trabaja con o está cerca
