Schumacher Electric SC-1200A Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 4)

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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 polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE

(POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger

diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.

7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge

(AWG) insulated battery cable to

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.

7.3 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to

POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.

7.4 Position yourself and free end of cable as

far away from battery as possible – then

connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip

to free end of cable.

7.5 Do not face battery when making nal

connection.

7.6 When disconnecting charger, always do

so in reverse sequence of connecting

procedure and break rst connection

while as far away from battery as

practical.

7.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed

and charged on shore. To charge it on

board requires equipment specially

designed for marine use.

8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

This battery charger is for use on a

nominal 120 volt circuit. The plug must

be plugged into an outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances. The plug

pins must t the receptacle (outlet). Do

not use with an ungrounded system.

DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or

plug provided – if it does not t the outlet,

have a proper grounded outlet installed

by a qualied electrician. An improper

connection can result in a risk of an

electric shock or electrocution.

NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian

Regulations, use of an adapter plug

is not allowed in Canada. Use of an

adapter plug in the United States is not

recommended and should not be used.

USING AN EXTENSION CORD

The use of an extension cord is not

recommended. If you must use an

extension cord, follow these guidelines:

• Pins on plug of extension cord must be

the same number, size, and shape as

those of plug on charger.

• Ensure that the extension cord is

properly wired and in good electrical

condition.

• Wire size must be large enough for

the AC ampere rating of charger, as

specied:

Length of cord (feet) 25 50 100 150

AWG* size of cord 18 18 16 14

*AWG-American Wire Gauge

9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

9.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.

10. CONTROL PANEL

LED INDICATORS

CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED

ashing: The connections are reversed.

CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit:

The charger is charging the battery.

CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED

ashing: The charger is in abort mode.

CHARGED (green) LED pulsing:

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.

DIGITAL DISPLAY

The display will show the battery

VOLTAGE when the charger is not

charging a battery. When it goes

into charging mode, the display will

automatically change to ON (to show

charging has started) and then show the

percent-of-charge of the battery being

charged and either 6 or 12 (the voltage of

the battery, determined by the charger). If

you manually stop the charging process

(by pressing the CHARGING RATE

button) before the battery is fully charged,

the display will show OFF.

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