Assembly Instructions; Grounding And Ac Power Cord Connections; Control Panel; Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric SE-82-6-CA Manual Del Usuario

Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

This battery charger is for use on a nominal
120 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the
receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an
ungrounded system.
NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations,
use of an adapter plug is not allowed in
Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the
United States is not recommended and
should not be used.
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED
flashing: The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED
flashing: The charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green)
LED pulsing: The battery is fully charged
and the charger is in maintain mode.
WARNING: A spark near 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.
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. For a negative-ground vehicle (as in
most vehicles), connect the charger's
POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If you must use an
extension cord, follow these guidelines:
• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the
same number, size, and shape as those of
plug on charger.
• Ensure that the extension cord is properly
wired and in good electrical condition.
• Wire size must be large enough for the AC
ampere rating of charger, as specified below:
Length of cord (feet)
AWG* size of cord
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
NOTE: See the Operating Instructions
section for a complete description of the
charger modes.
RATE SELECTION:
The charge rate is measured in amps.
The charger will automatically adjust the
charging current, based on battery size, in
order to charge the battery completely,
efficiently and safely. Do not use for
industrial applications.
(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect
the charger's NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp
to the vehicle chassis or engine block,
away from the battery.
7. For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the
charger's NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. Next,
connect the charger's POSITIVE (RED)
clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine
block away from the battery. NEVER
connect any clamps to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts.
8. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
9. When charging is complete, disconnect
the charger from the AC power, remove
the clamps from the vehicle's chassis,
and then remove the clamp from the
battery terminal.
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