Schumacher 200A User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
SpeedCharge
™
Model 200A
For 6 and 12-Volt Lead-Acid Batteries
Fully Automatic
2 Amp, 12 Volt
4 Amp, 6 Volt
Battery Charger/
Maintainer with
Float-Mode Monitoring
CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.
Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A.
SEND WARRANTY PRODUCT REPAIRS TO:
Customer Service Returns
P.O. Box 280,1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Questions? Call Customer Service: 1-800-621-5485
0099000532/1205
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 3
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................4
BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER ........................................................ 5
Plugging It In ......................................................................................................... 5
Using An Extension Cord ...................................................................................... 5
Battery Clamps ...................................................................................................... 5
12v Accessory Plug ............................................................................................... 5
Ring Connectors.................................................................................................... 5
USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER ......................................................................... 6
PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED .................................................. 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 7
Charging Battery In The Vehicle ............................................................................ 7
Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle ...................................................... 8
MAINTENANCE AND CARE ..................................................................................... 8
BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME ............................................................... 9
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................. 10
SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.
Model 200A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger offers features to accommodate the
needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will explain how to use the charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions
carefully.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH
TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity
of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for battery
charger Model 200A.
• WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
• Read all instructions and cautions
printed on the battery charger, battery,
and vehicle or equipment using battery.
• Use charger only on lead-acid type
rechargeable batteries, such as those
used in cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RVs, trolling motors, etc.
This charger is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical
system other than in a starter-motor
application.
• Never use charger for charging dry
cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances like radios, stereos, remote controls, etc. These batteries may burst and cause personal
injury.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it
to a qualied service professional if
service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in re or electrical shock.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the charger from the 120V AC
electrical wall outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
• Always charge battery in a well-ventilated area.
• WARNING: Battery chargers get hot
during operation and must have prop-
er ventilation. Air needs to ow around
entire charger. Do not set charger on
ammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
Charger may damage leather, plastic
and rubber.
HELP US HELP YOU ——
Remember:
Place charger as far away from the
battery being charged as the charger
cables will permit.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Never charge a frozen battery. If battery
uid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery into a warm area to allow battery
to thaw before you begin charging.
Never allow battery acid to drip on
charger when reading specic gravity or
lling battery.
Never set a battery on top of charger.
Never place charger directly above
battery being charged. The gases from
the battery will corrode and damage the
charger.
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Never touch the battery clamps together
when the charger is on. You could cause
a spark.
Never operate charger if it has received
a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged. Take it to a qualied professional for inspection and repair.
Be sure to position the charger power
cord to prevent it from being stepped on,
tripped over, or damaged.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Never pull out the plug by the cord when
unplugging the charger. Pulling on the
cord may cause damage to the cord or
the plug.
Do not operate the charger if it has a
damaged power cord or plug. Have the
cord replaced.
Connect and disconnect DC clamps
only after removing charger AC power
cord from the wall outlet. Do not permit
clamps to touch each other.
• Wear complete eye and clothing
protection when working with leadacid batteries.
• Make sure that someone is within
range of your voice to come to your
aid if needed while you work with or
are near a lead-acid battery.
• Have plenty of fresh water and
soap nearby for use in case battery
acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. If this happens, wash immediately
with soap and water. Then get medical
attention.
• Avoid touching your eyes while
working with a battery. Wear safety
glasses. Acid particles (corrosion)
may get into your eyes. If this occurs,
ush eyes immediately with running
cold water for at least 15 minutes. Then
immediately get medical attention.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• Remove personal metal items such
as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches when working near a lead
acid battery.
• Use the charger for charging a leadacid battery only. It is not intended to
supply power to a low-voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application. Do not use battery
charger for charging dry cell batteries
that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst
and cause injury to persons or damage to property.
• Remove all personal metal items
from your body such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches, while
working with a lead-acid battery. A
battery can produce a short circuit
current high enough to weld a ring (or
the like) to metal, causing a severe
burn.
• Take care not to drop any metal tool
or metal object onto the battery. This
may result in a spark or short circuit
across the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion.
• Always operate the battery charger in
an open, well-ventilated area.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or
ame in the vicinity of the battery or
engine. Batteries generate explosive
gases.
• Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly
with baking soda before attempting to
clean up.
• If necessary to remove battery from
vehicle to charge, always remove
grounded terminal from the battery
rst. Make sure all accessories in the
vehicle are off, so as not to cause an
arc.
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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 electrical outlet 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 extension cord, please make sure that you
follow these guidelines:
• Make sure that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size,
and shape as those of plug on charger.
• 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 specied in the
chart below.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD
Length of Cord, in Feet 25 50 100 150
AWG* Size of Cord 18 18 16 14
*AWG=American Wire Gauge
VERSATILE QUICK-DISCONNECT
HARNESS
Snap any of the three connectors into
place in seconds:
BATTERY CLAMPS
Connect the clamps to the charger.
Follow the Operating Instructions to
connect the output clamps to the battery. After a solid electrical connection is made to the battery, plug the
power cord into a 120V AC electrical
wall outlet.
12V ACCESSORY PLUG
Charge or maintain your battery
without lifting the hood. Connect the
12V adapter to the charger and plug
into the 12V accessory outlet. Route
the power cord from charger through
the vehicle’s open window and plug
into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
Make sure to place charger on a dry,
non-ammable surface, like metal or
concrete.
RING CONNECTORS
The ring connectors permanently
attach to the battery providing easy
access to quickly charge your battery.
This application is appropriate for
motorcycles, lawn tractors, ATVs and
snowmobiles. To permanently attach
to a battery, loosen and remove each
nut from bolts at battery terminal.
Connect the red POSITIVE ring connector ring to the POSITIVE battery
terminal. Connect the black NEGATIVE connector ring to the NEGATIVE
battery terminal. Replace and tighten
the nuts to secure. Take care to keep
both wires and plug away from metal
and the engine hood. Plug the power
cord into a 120V AC electrical wall
outlet.
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USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER
The 200A does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off commands are controlled by plugging the 200A into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet only after battery
connections have been made.
LED Indicators
Charging Charged/
Maintain
Check Battery*
*Indicates an overload condition caused
by shorting of the battery clamps, re-
verse polarity (hookup) connection to a
battery, or charging a problem battery.
Amber Green Red
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 6 volt or 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 4.
• For batteries with removable vent caps, if
required, add distilled water to each cell
until the battery acid reaches the level
recommended by the manufacturer. This
will help purge excessive gases from the
cells. Be careful not to overll. If you have
a sealed battery with non-removable
vent caps, no action is necessary.
• Take time to read all of the battery
manufacturer’s specic precautions,
such as removing or not removing vent
caps while charging, and recommended
rates of charge.
• Be sure that the area around the battery
is well ventilated while it is being charged.
Gases emitted from the battery 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 occurring.
DANGER - Never alter the AC plug pro-
vided. If it will not t the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
Improper connection can result in the risk
of electrical shock.
WARNING - Connect and disconnect
the battery clamps only when the AC
power cord is disconnected or arcing
may result.
• NOTE: A marine (boat) battery installed
in a boat must be removed and charged
on shore.
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