Schumacher Electric SC-1200A Owner's Manual

CAUTION:Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,and follow them with each use of this product.0099000364/1003OWNER’S MANUALFully AutomaticMic

10USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTEROVERVIEWThe charger has a built-in battery testerthat displays either an accurate batteryvoltage or an estimate of

11The charger has a built-in alternatortester that displays either an accuratealternator voltage or a percentageestimate of the alternator’s relativeo

12USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGEROVERVIEWUsing the battery charger is very simple.First, connect the battery and AC powerfollowing the precautions listed u

13Read this entire manual before using your charger. The tips below serve only as aguide for specific situations.CHARGING TIPSReviving your battery: I

14BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIMEThis charger adjusts the charging timein order to charge the battery com-pletely, efficiently and safely. Themicropro

15TROUBLESHOOTINGPerformance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please completely readthis chart for possible solutions to common problems.P

16LIMITED WARRANTYSCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION,801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIG

2SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.Model SC-1200A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger offers features to accommodatethe needs for home or

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery chargerModel SC-1200AWARNING – RISK OF EXPL

4Never place charger directly abovebattery being charged. The gases fromthe battery will corrode and damage thecharger.Never touch the battery clamps

5BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGERIt is important to understand the charger’s requirements. This section explains thecharger’s electrical requirements

6OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging yourbattery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing

71. Note the polarity of the battery postsby checking the identification markson the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or+) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). Thepos

8SPEEDCHARGE CONTROLDISPLAY MODE SWITCHUse this switch to set the function of thedigital meter to one of the followingthree.• BATTERY %: The digital m

9CONTROL PANEL GUIDESC-1200A CONTROL PANEL GUIDEMODE OF OPERATIONChargedChargingCheckBattery %VoltageAlternator %2 AMP8 AMP12 AMPRegularDeep-CycleAGM,