Schumacher Electric SSC-1500A Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 5)

BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER

Itisimportanttounderstandthecharger’srequirements.Thissectionexplainsthe

charger’s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging.

PLUGGING IT IN

Your charger requires a 120V AC re-

ceptacle installed according to all local

codes and ordinances.

USING AN EXTENSION CORD

Theuseofanextensioncordisnot

recommended.Ifyoumustuseanexten-

sioncord,pleasemakesurethatyou

follow these guidelines:

• Makesurethatpinsonplugofexten-

sion cord are the same number, size,

and shape as those of plug on char-

ger.

• Checkthattheextensioncordis

properly wired and in good electrical

condition.

• Makesurethatthewiresizeislarge

enough for its length and for the AC

ampererating,asspeciedinthe

chart below.

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD

Length of Cord, in Feet 25 50 100 150

AWG* Size of Cord 18 16 12 10

*AWG=American Wire Gauge

PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED

It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to

charge the battery.

• Makesurethatyouhavea12volt

lead-acid battery. Determine voltage of

battery by referring to vehicle owner’s

manual. Charge battery initially at

charger’s lowest rate.

• Cleanthebatteryterminals.Becareful

tokeepcorrosionfromgettinginor

around your eyes.

• Wearsafetyglasses.Seeadditional

“Personal Safety Precautions” on page

• Forbatterieswithremovablevent

caps, if required, add distilled water to

each cell until the battery acid reaches

the level recommended by the manu-

facturer.Thiswillhelppurgeexcessive

gases from the cells. Be careful not to

overll.Ifyouhaveasealedbattery

with non-removable vent caps, no ac-

tion is necessary.

• Taketimetoreadallofthebattery

manufacturer’sspecicprecautions,

such as removing or not removing

vent caps while charging, and recom-

mended rates of charge.

• Besurethattheareaaroundthebat-

tery is well ventilated while it is being

charged. Gas can be forcefully blown

away by using a piece of cardboard or

other nonmetallic material as a fan.

• Ifitisnecessarytoremovethebattery

from the vehicle to charge it, always

remove the grounded terminal from

thebatteryrst.Turnoffallvehicle

accessoriestoavoidsparksfromoc-

curring.

• NOTE: Amarine(boat)batteryin-

stalled in a boat must be removed and

charged on shore.

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