Schumacher CR2 User Manual

Model / Modelo: CR2

Automatic Battery Charger / Cargador de batería automático

OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Voltage / Tensión: 24

Amperage / Amperaje: 1.5

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!

Call Customer Service for Assistance: 800-621-5485

¡NO LO DEVUELVA ESTE PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA!

Llame a Servicios al Cliente para Asistencia: 800-621-5485

FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

CUALQUIER FALLA PODRÍA RESULTAR EN SERIAS LESIONES O PODRÍA SER MORTAL.

READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

LEA EL MANUAL COMPLETO ANTES DE UTILIZAR ESTE PRODUCTO.

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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your

charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions
and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating
instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word.
The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
damage to the equipment or vehicle or property damage.

Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

Children should not operate this charger.1.1
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.1.2

If the output cable assembly and/or connector does not t or make a proper connection 1.3

with the ride-on toy’s battery connector, do not alter the connectors on the battery
charger or ride-on toy. Using this charger in a manner it was not designed for or making

modications to it can cause a risk of electric shock or re. Electric shock or re can

cause serious injury or death or damage to property.

Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a qualied service 1.4

person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)

Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualied service person when service or 1.5
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of re or electric shock. (Call

customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published 1.6

by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
the vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when 2.1
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of the battery.2.2
Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply 2.3

power to a low voltage electrical system. Do not use this battery charger for charging
dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may
burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

NEVER charge a frozen battery.2.4
NEVER overcharge a battery.2.5

Make sure that the charger cable connector makes a tight connection.2.6

RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY
CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.

Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.2.7
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any 2.8

equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s

specic precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.

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If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and 2.9

water. If acid enters your eye, immediately ood the eye with cold running water for at

least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT 2.10

induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS3.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. The plug must be plugged 3.1
into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances. The plug pins must t the receptacle (outlet). 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.

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper 3.2

extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric shock. If an extension cord must

be used, make sure:

That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same size and shape as those •
of the plug on the charger.

That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.•
That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as •

specied below.

Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:3.3

100 feet (30.5 meters) long or less – use an 18 gauge (0.82 mm•
Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long – use a 16 gauge (1.31 mm•

2

) extension cord.

2

) extension cord.

FE ATURES4.

2

LED Display1.

AC Connector2.
Battery Connector3.

3

1

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS5.

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

CONTROL PANEL6.
LED Display

A.C. POWER (red) LED lit: Indicates that there is AC power supplied to the battery

charger.

CHARGING (yellow) LED lit: Indicates the charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING (yellow) LED ashing: Indicates the charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED (green) LED lit: Indicates the battery is fully charged and the charger

is in maintain mode.
CHARGED (green) LED ashing: Indicates the battery is 80% charged and is

“ready to use”.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS7.

assembly instructions before it is used.

This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the

Charging

NOTE: Examine the battery for excessive wear, cracks, bulging or damage each time

you charge it. If damage is detected, do not charge the battery, replace it immediately. If
the battery is hot, allow it to cool before charging.

Connect the battery following the ride-on toy’s instruction manual.1.
Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 3.2.
If you’ve connected everything correctly, the CHARGING 3. LED should be lit,

indicating that the charger is charging.

Quick Charge

When the CHARGED LED begins to ash, the battery is “Ready To Use”. Unplug
the charger from the wall outlet and then disconnect the charger from the battery. NOTE:

The CHARGING LED will remain lit while the CHARGED LED is ashing.
Complete Charge

When the CHARGED LED stops ashing and stays lit and the CHARGING
LED turns off, the battery is completely charged and the charger has stopped charging

and switched to the Maintain Mode of operation. When ready to use, unplug the charger
from the wall outlet and then disconnect the charger from the battery.

NOTE: For longer battery life, the battery must be completely charged after two

consecutive quick charges. (Example: quick-quick-complete.)

Aborted Charge

If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger’s output is shut off, and the CHARGING LED will blink. To reset after

an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug
it back in.

MAINTENANCE/STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS8.

After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger.8.1
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the connector, 8.2

cords and the charger case.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.8.3

All other servicing should be performed by qualied service personnel.8.4

Store the charger unplugged, inside, in a cool, dry place.8.5
TROUBLESHOOTING9.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION

Power light will not turn on. AC outlet is dead.

Poor electrical connection.

Charger makes a loud buzz
or hum.

CHARGING LED is

Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).

Charger is in abort mode. See Section 7 OPERATING

ashing.

CHARGED LED is
ashing.

Battery is 80% charged and
is “ready to use”.

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Check for an open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying the
AC outlet.

Check the power cord and
extension cord for a loose

tting plug.

No problem; this is a normal
condition.

INSTRUCTIONS – Aborted
Charge.

See Section 7 OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS – Quick
Charge.