Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - Schumacher Electric FARM & RANCH FR01238 Manual Del Usuario

13. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your
battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are
finished charging. Wipe off any battery
fluid that may have come in contact with
the clamps to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the
finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.

14. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Charger will not turn on when
properly connected.
No reading on the ammeter.
The charger is making an
audible clicking sound.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
Clamps are not making
a good connection to the
battery.
Connections are reversed.
Battery is defective
(will not accept a charge).
Circuit breaker is cycling.
Battery is defective.
Shorted battery cables
or clamps.
Severely discharged battery,
but otherwise it is a good
battery.
Reversed connections at
battery.
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• Coil the input and output cords neatly
when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords
and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC
power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not
store the clamps clipped together, on or
around metal, or clipped to the cables.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose fitting
plug.
Plug the charger into an AC
outlet.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Rock clamps back and forth
for a better connection.
Unplug the charger and
reverse the clamps.
Have the battery checked.
The settings may be wrong.
Check the charger settings.
Have the battery checked.
Circuit breaker cycles when
current draw is too high.
Check for shorted cables
or clamps and replace if
necessary.
The battery may not want
to accept a charge due to a
run-down state. Allow charging
to continue until battery has a
chance to recover sufficiently
to take a charge. If more than
20 minutes, stop charging and
have the battery checked.
Shut the charger off and
correct the lead connections.
SOLUTION