Schumacher PS-1022M User Manual

Models / Modelos / Modèles :
PS-1022M PS-1275A PS-2100MA
Automatic Battery Chargers Cargadors de baterías automático Chargeurs de batterie automatique
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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, a message and an icon.
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. Wash hands after handling.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.1 Keep out of reach of children.
1.2 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.3 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment
not recommended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation
may result in a risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.
1.4 To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the
cord when disconnecting the charger.
1.5 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
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 number, 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 in section 8.
1.6 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
1.7 Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; have the cord or plug replaced
immediately by a qualied service person.
1.8 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualied service person.
1.9 Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualied service person when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of re or electric shock.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.10 WORKING IN THE 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 YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
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1.11 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published 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 and on the engine.
1.12 This charger employs parts, such as switches and circuit breakers, that tend to produce
arcs and sparks. If used in a garage, locate this charger 18 inches (46 cm) or more
above oor level.
2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.2 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches when 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.
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.4 Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply power
to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. 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.
2.5 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.6 Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby, in case battery acid contacts your skin,
clothing or eyes.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
2.9 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and
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.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT
induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
3. PREPARING TO CHARGE
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to
charge it, always remove the grounded terminal rst. Make sure all
of the accessories in the vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
3.2 Be sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated while the battery is being charged.
3.3 Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning, keep airborne
corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
3.4 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specied by the
battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For a battery without removable cell caps, such
as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
3.5 Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any
equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s
specic precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
3.6 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and
make sure that the output voltage selector switch is set to the correct voltage. If the
charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery in the lowest rate rst.
3.7 Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.
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4. CHARGER LOCATION
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
4.1 Locate the charger as far away from the
battery as the DC cables permit.
4.2 Never place the charger directly above the
battery being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
4.3 Do not set the battery on top of the charger.
4.4 Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electrolyte specic
gravity or lling the battery.
4.5 Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any way.
5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after removing the AC plug from the
electrical outlet. Never allow the clips to touch each other.
5.2 Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in sections 6 and 7.
6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
6.1 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the
risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the
hood during the charging process, ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
6.3 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
6.4 Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the
negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 6.5. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 6.6.
6.5 For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the battery
charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.6 For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the battery
charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.7 Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.
6.8 When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the AC cord, remove
the clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
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7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
7.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
7.4 Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free end of the cable.
7.5 Do not face the battery when making the nal connection.
7.6 Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.
7.7 When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting
procedure and break the rst connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
7.8 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard
requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated. The charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. 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 t the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with
an ungrounded system.
8.2 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not t the outlet,
have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician. An improper
connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution. 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.
8.3 Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:
100 feet (30.5 meters) long or less – use a 16 gauge (1.31 mm2) extension cord.
Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long – use a 14 gauge (2.08 mm2) extension cord.
9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
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10. CONTROL PANELS/OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2 A10 A
SELECTOR
BATTERY TYPE
SELECTOR
CHARGE RATE
MANUAL AUTOMATIC
AUTOMATIC
MAINTENANCE-FREE
DEEP-CYCLE
CONVENTIONAL LOW MAINTENANCE
(SWITCH #1) (SWITCH #2)
NOTE: A buzz, or hum is normal when the output cables have been disconnected and the AC power cord is still connected to an electrical source (i.e. wall outlet).
MODEL PS-1022MA:
Two switches permit Battery Type and Charge Rate selection. Switch #1 (3 Modes) Mode 1 – Manual Position: Use for charging in 2 Amp or 10 Amp charge rates on 12 Volt
batteries only. This charging must be monitored and manually stopped when the battery is charged. Overcharging will damage the battery.
Mode 2 – Automatic Position for Conventional Batteries. If you are not sure of your bat­tery type, use the (regular) conventional setting.
Mode 3 – Automatic Position for Maintenance-free and Deep-Cycle batteries. Switch #2 (2 Charge Rate Modes) Mode 1 – Select the 2 Amp setting to charge small 12 Volt batteries (31 Ah or less) or to
warm larger lead-acid batteries. Mode 2 – Select 10 Amp for larger 12 Volt batteries for a faster charge.
MODEL PS-1275A:
Two switches permit Battery Type and Charge Rate selection. Switch #1 permits selection of either Conventional or Maintenance Free and Deep-
Cycle batteries. If you are not sure of your battery type, use the (Regular) Conventional Setting.
Switch #2 (3 Charge Rate Modes) Mode 1 – Select 2 amp automatic for 12 volt smaller (<31 AH [Ampere Hour]) or warm
larger lead-acid batteries. Mode 2 – Select 12 amp automatic for larger 12 volt batteries for a fast charge. Mode 3 – Select 75 amp Engine Start to assist in engine cranking of 12 volt systems.
DO NOT use on 6 volt systems. Use the 75 amp engine start position for cranking automobiles or light trucks. Use only with battery in the vehicle. This will reduce the chance of damaging sensitive electronic equipment in the vehicle.
(SWITCH #1)
BATTERY TYPE
REGULAR BATTERIES
DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES
2 AMP
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(SWITCH #2)
CHARGE RATE
12 AMP
75 AMP ENGINE START
MODEL PS-2100MA:
CONVENTIONAL
AND LOW
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE­FREE AND DEEP-CYCLE
(SWITCH #2)
CHARGE RATE SELECTOR
BATTERY TYPE SELECTOR
(SWITCH #1)
15 A2 A
15 A, 6 V MANUAL
100 A, 12 V ENGINE START
12 V AUTOMATIC
0 246810 12
0 246810 12
0 246810 12
Two switches permit Battery Type and Charge Rate selection. Switch #1 permits selection of either regular battery in automatic operation or Deep-
cycle battery in automatic operation. If you are not sure of your battery type, use the regular battery setting.
Switch #2 (4 Charge Rate Modes) Mode 1– Select 15 Amp, 6 Volt Manual Operation to charge medium and large size
wet-cell, lead-acid, 6 Volt batteries. Do not charge small batteries such as used in motorcycles, lawn and garden equipment.
doing so may cause damage to your battery or result in other property damage or
Manual Operation. Monitor frequently while charging a battery. Not
personal injury. Mode 2 – Select the 2 Amp automatic setting to charge small 12 Volt batteries
(31 Ah or less) or to warm larger lead-acid batteries. Mode 3 – Select 15 Amp automatic for larger 12 Volt batteries for a faster charge. Mode 4 – Select 100 Amp Engine Start to assist in engine cranking of 12 Volt systems.
DO NOT use on 6 Volt systems. Use the 100 Amp Engine Start position for cranking automobiles or light trucks.
NOTE: Use only with battery in the vehicle. This will reduce the chance of damaging sensitive electronic equipment in the vehicle.
11. READING METERS PS-1022MA
FULLY DISCHARGED BATTERY
Initial charge current to the battery is typically 10 Amp. The needle points toward the 25% mark.
APPROACHES FULL CHARGE
Charge current to the battery is typically 5 Amp. The needle points toward the 100% mark.
FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
Charge current to the battery is 0 Amp, and the Full Chargegreen LED glows. The needle points toward the Full Charge LED. (Automatic Position)
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Ammeter: The ammeter indicates the measured amount of amperes being drawn by the
battery. When you rst start charging a battery, the reading will be high with the needle
near 10 using the 10 Amp charge rate. As the battery charges, the needle will fall to about 4 to 5 Amps, indicating a charged battery in the manual setting.
In automatic setting, when the battery is charged, the ammeter will go to zero and then will pulse frequently to monitor the battery. At the 2 Amp charging rate, you will see little needle movement.
The percent of charge scale is intended as a visual aid to help simplify reading the state of charge of the battery. The meter is scaled for use with the 10 Amp charge rate only. For the 2 Amp charge rate use the red triangle. The percent of charge is based on current drawn by the battery. For this reason, accuracy will vary with size and battery type.
PS-1275MA
FULLY DISCHARGED BATTERY
CHARGE % 100 75 50 25 0
Initial charge current to the battery is typically 10 amps. The needle points toward the 25% mark.
POWER ONFULL CHARGE
APPROACHES FULL CHARGE
CHARGE % 100 75 50 25 0
Charge current to the battery is typically 5 amps. The needle points toward the 100% mark.
POWER ONFULL CHARGE
FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
CHARGE % 100 75 50 25 0
Charge current to the battery is 0 amps. And, the Full Chargegreen LED glows. The needle points toward the Full Charge LED.
POWER ONFULL CHARGE
PS-2100MA
The meter indicates the amount of current measured in amperes that is being drawn from the charger by a battery. In the 15 Amp charge rate, a typical discharged battery may initially
draw more than 15 Amps during the rst few minutes of charge. As the battery continues
to charge, the current should gradually taper to within 6 to 8 Amp at full charge. When the battery has reached Full Charge, the LED indicator will glow green. The red
LED indicator will glow red if the clamps are incorrectly connected to the battery terminals. When charging a 6 volt battery, the LED will light before the battery is fully charged. Monitor
the meter and stop charging when the meter indicates around 7–8 amps. The START area of the meter is reserved to indicate when a high rate of current is being drawn
from the charger. It is normal for the meter pointer to be in this area while cranking a vehicle. When using the 2 Amp charge rate, the meter may indicate some activity but doesn’t
have the resolution to accurately display the battery’s state of charge. For this reason, you should depend on the full charge light indicator.
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START
DC AMPS
FULL CHARGE
CHECK
BATTERY
CHARGING
0
510
15
100
CHARGING
12. OUTPUT CONTROL
12.1 This battery charger is equipped with a self-resetting circuit breaker. This device protects
the charger from temporary overloads. In the event of an overload, the circuit breaker will trip open, and after a short cooling off period, will reset automatically. This process is known as cycling and can be recognized by an audible clicking sound.
12.2 This battery charger is equipped with an electronic control circuit which automatically
governs the charge rate to your battery. The charger will satisfactorily charge maintenance-free and conventional batteries. The PS-1022MA (Manual Position) and the PS-2100MA (6V 15A Position) are not controlled by the control board and must be monitored. Overcharging can cause damage to your battery.
13. CHARGE PERIOD
The approximate time required to bring a battery to full charge state depends upon the number of ampere hours (Ah) depleted from the battery. Ahs are determined by multiplying the number of hours by the number of amps supplied to a load.
For example, if a load was connected to a battery, which drew 7 Amp for a period of 5 hours, the battery will have supplied 35 Ah. The approximate recharge time would then be calculated by dividing the 35 Ah depleted from the battery, by the ampere charge rate of the charger. To allow for tapering off of the charge rate, add 25% to the charge time.
Indications of a fully charged battery are:
1. When the meter indicates an intermittent current ow to the battery.
2. A hydrometer reading of the specic gravity of the electrolyte (uid) of a battery in
good condition should be between 1.250 and 1.285.
3. When a battery reaches 80–85% of full charge, bubbles will appear on the surface
of the uid. As the battery nears full charge, bubbling will become more noticeably
active.
4. The time required to charge two 6 Volt batteries connected in series will be the same
as for one 12 Volt battery of equivalent size.
5. DO NOT charge two 12 Volt batteries in parallel. NOTE: Model PS-1275A – This model turns off when the battery is at full charge and
turns on again automatically when the battery needs to be recharged.
when in the “manual” position of the “type of battery” switch. Monitor the charger
Models PS-1022MA and PS-2100MA: These models do not turn off
frequently when charging a battery in the manual position.
14. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
14.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger
(see Sections 6, 7 and 8).
14.2 After use, unplug the charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other
dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the charger case.
14.3 Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.
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15. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
15.1 Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity
until it is unplugged from the outlet.
15.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine Charger).
15.3 Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped
to cables.
16. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
No meter reading. Connections are reversed.
With charger unplugged, reverse clamps and reconnect. (Rock clamps back and forth to ensure clamps are connected.)
Charger will not turn on (when properly connected to power) in automatic mode only.
Charger will not turn OFF.
Meter needle
uctuates back and
forth from the middle to the left.
Meter needle pulses
(uctuates) every
few seconds AFTER THREE HOURS without slowing down.
Meter needle moves to extreme right, remains a short time, then returns to zero, accompanied by a clicking sound.
Poor electrical connection.
AC outlet is dead.
Battery is defective (will not accept charge).
Battery recently charged as result of driving and is fully charged.
Battery has problem and will not take full charge, or it is a manual charger.
Battery has reached Full Charge and and is not able to maintain ab ove 13V.
Two or more batteries connected in parallel.
Battery of 200 ampere hours or larger.
Battery is connected to a device that draws a small current (such as an interior light).
Battery is severely discharged (but otherwise good).
Clean clamps and battery posts and reconnect. (Rock clamps back and forth to ensure clamps are connected.)
Plug in a lamp or other appliance to check for voltage.
Have battery checked.
Battery does not need charging. (Turning on headlights will lower battery voltage in a few seconds and charger should then turn on.)
Have battery checked.
Have battery checked.
Do not parallel charge.
Requires more time to charge: continue charging.
Use larger device.
Allow charging to continue until
battery has recovered sufciently
to take a charge. (Circuit breaker will continue to cycle and needle will swing side to side until battery has recovered.)
Battery is defective (will not accept charge).
Charger is cycling after circuit breaker overload.
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Have battery checked.
Wait until charger automatically resets itself.
17. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
17.1 When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting
a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all connections, AC outlet for a full 120-volts, charger clips for correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clips and from the clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean.
17.2 When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw the full rated
amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damaging to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use in recharging.
17.3 When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the complete manual
and call the customer service number for information. This will usually eliminate the need for return.
about troubleshooting or replacement parts, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information
1-800-621-5485
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday thru Friday
For REPAIR OR RETURN,
contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485.
DO NOT SHIP UNIT
until you receive RETURN AUTHORIZATION
from Customer Service
at Schumacher Electric Corporation.
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