Schumacher Electric SE-4020-CA Manual Del Usuario página 7

4. Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge
(AWG) insulated battery cable to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post
(i.e., jumper cable) (not provided).
5. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger
clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
battery post.
6. Position yourself and the "negative
post extension" cable as far away from
the battery as possible, and connect
the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger
clamp to the cable's free end.
7. Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
8. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the
vehicle, set the ON/OFF switch to the
Boost or Charge/Maintain position.
9. CHARGE/MAINTAIN mode will start
by default. NOTE: TIMER function is
disabled in this mode. The BOOST/
CHARGING yellow/orange LED will
light if battery is properly connected.
When battery is fully charged, the
CHARGED/MAINTAINING green
LED will pulse. If charging cannot be
completed, the BOOST/CHARGING
yellow/orange LED will flash. The
battery may be bad; have it checked.
10. To use BOOST mode, press the RATE
SELECTION button. NOTE: The
BOOST/CHARGING yellow/orange
LED will remain on.
To use TIMER function, press TIMER
button to set desired time in minutes.
When timer expires, the BOOST LED
will flash for 30 minutes and then unit
will go automatically into CHARGE/
MAINTAIN mode.
WARNING: If TIMER is not set, unit
will continue in BOOST mode until
RATE SELECTION button is pressed
again, or unit is turned off.
11. When disconnecting the charger,
set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position, disconnect the charger from
the AC power, disconnect the negative
clamp, and finally the positive clamp.
12. A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow
all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed
in the vehicle will damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
NOTE: If you have charged the battery
and it still will not start your car, do not
use the Engine Start feature, or it will
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
Have the battery checked.
1. Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery following the instructions given
in Charging a Battery in the Vehicle.
3. Plug the charger AC power cord into
the AC outlet.
4. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the ENGINE
START position. The ENGINE START
LED will illuminate.
5. Crank the engine until it starts.
If engine does not start within 5
seconds, wait 45 seconds before
trying again. NOTE: After 3 minutes in
ENGINE START mode, unit will enter
into a COOL-DOWN period of 180
seconds, to allow the charger and the
battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if
the battery is under 2 volts, boost the battery
for 5 minutes before cranking the engine.
6. If the engine fails to start, use the
40A Boost rate for 5 minutes before
attempting to crank the engine again.
7. After the engine starts, move the ON/
OFF switch to the OFF position and
unplug the AC power cord before
disconnecting the battery clamps from
the vehicle.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
NOTE: If the engine does turn over but
never starts, there is not a problem with
the starting system; there is a problem
somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP
cranking the engine until the other problem
has been diagnosed and corrected.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
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
BOOST/CHARGING
LED will flash. The digital display will
show an error code (see Troubleshooting
for a description of the error codes).To
reset after an aborted charge, unplug the
charger from the AC outlet, wait a few
moments and plug it back in.
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