Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric SC1339 Manual Del Usuario

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it could result in
damage to the charger.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. Current will not be supplied to the battery
clamps until a battery is properly connected. The clamps will not spark if touched together.
CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE
1. Turn off all the vehicle's accessories.
2. Keep the hood open.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any fan blades, belts, pulleys and other moving parts.
6. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to a live grounded 120V AC outlet.
8. Charging will begin within ten minutes and finish automatically. (Press the START/STOP button to
begin charging immediately.)
9. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power, remove the clamp from the
vehicle's chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
4. Connect the charger to a live grounded 120V AC outlet.
5. Charging will begin within ten minutes and finish automatically. (Press the START/STOP button to
begin charging immediately.)
6. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power, disconnect the negative
clamp, and finally the positive clamp.
7. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING
When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain mode automatically after the
battery is charged.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger's output
is shut off and the Bad Battery (red) LED will light. Do not continue attempting to charge this battery. Have it
checked or replaced.
DESULFATION MODE
While desulfation is in progress, the Charging and Bad Battery LEDs will be lit. Desulfation could take 8 to
10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort and the Bad Battery (red) LED will remain lit.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the Charged/Maintaining (green) LED. When lit, the charger has
switched to the maintain mode of operation.
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