Schumacher SC1324 Owner's Manual

MODEL

SC1324

Automatic Battery Charger

OWNERS MANUAL

PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.

This manual will explain how to use the battery charger safely and effectively.
Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions.

1.2 This charger is not intended for use by

children.

1.3 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

1.4 Use of an attachment not recommended

or sold by the battery charger

manufacturer may result in a risk of re,

electric shock or injury to persons.

1.5 To reduce the risk of damage to electric

plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than

the cord when disconnecting charger.

1.6 An extension cord should not be used

unless absolutely necessary. Use of

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 plug of extension cord

are the same number, size and shape as

those of plug on charger.

• That extension cord is properly wired and
in good electrical condition

• That wire size is large enough for AC

ampere rating of charger as specied in

section 8.

1.7 Do not operate charger with damaged cord

or plug – have the cord or plug replaced by
an authorized service provider.

1.8 Do not operate charger if it has received

a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualied

serviceman.

1.9 Do not disassemble charger; take it to

a qualied serviceman when service or

repair is required. Incorrect reassembly

may result in a risk of electric shock or re.

1.10 To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug

charger from outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off
controls will not reduce this risk.

1.11 WARNING:
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

a. 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 YOU
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH
TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.

b. 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.

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Consider having someone close enough

by to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.

2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap

nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes.

2.3 Wear complete eye protection and

clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes
while working near battery.

2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing,

wash immediately with soap and water.

If acid enters eye, immediately ood

eye with running cold water for at least
10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.

2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame

in vicinity of battery or engine.

2.6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of

dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might
spark or short-circuit battery or other
electrical part that may cause explosion.

2.7 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 short­circuit current high enough to weld a ring

or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

2.8 Use charger for charging only LEAD-ACID
(STD or AGM) rechargeable batteries

with recommended rated capacities of
22-59Ah (12V). It is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical system
other than in a starter-motor 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 and
damage to property.

2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery.

2.10 WARNING: This product contains one

or more chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

3. PREPARING TO CHARGE

3.1 If necessary to remove battery from

vehicle to charge, always remove
grounded terminal from battery rst. Make
sure all accessories in the vehicle are off,

so as not to cause an arc.

3.2 Be sure area around battery is well

ventilated while battery is being charged.

3.3 Clean battery terminals. Be careful to

keep corrosion from coming in contact
with eyes.

3.4 Add distilled water in each cell until

battery acid reaches level specied by
battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For a

4. CHARGER LOCATION

4.1 Locate charger as far away from battery

as DC cables permit.

4.2 Never place charger directly above

battery being charged; gases from battery
will corrode and damage charger.

5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Connect and disconnect DC output clips

only after setting any charger switches to
“off” position and removing AC cord from
electric outlet. Never allow the clips of

battery without removable cell caps, such
as valve regulated lead acid batteries,

carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging
instructions.

3.5 Study all battery manufacturer’s
specic precautions while charging and

recommended rates of charge.

3.6 Determine voltage of battery by referring
to car owner’s manual and make sure that
output voltage selector switch is set at
correct voltage. If charger has adjustable

charge rate, charge battery initially at

lowest rate.

4.3 Never allow battery acid to drip on

charger when reading electrolyte specic
gravity or lling battery.

4.4 Do not operate charger in a closed-in
area or restrict ventilation in any way.

4.5 Do not set a battery on top of charger.

charger to touch each other. Clips may be
energized and they may spark.

5.2 Attach clips to battery and chassis, as

indicated in sections 6 and 7.

6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

6.1 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk

of damage by hood, door, or moving

engine part.

6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and

other parts that can cause injury to persons.

6.3 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE

(POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger
diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.

6.4 Determine which post of battery is

grounded (connected) to the chassis. If

negative post is grounded to chassis (as

in most vehicles), see (6.5). If positive
post is grounded to the chassis, see (6.6).

6.5 For negative-grounded vehicle, connect

POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger
to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post
of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)

clip to vehicle chassis or engine block
away from battery. Do not connect clip to

carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body

parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.

6.6 For positive-grounded vehicle, connect
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery
charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –)

ungrounded post of battery. Connect

POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis

or engine block away from battery. Do

not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines,

or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a
heavy gauge metal part of the frame or
engine block.

6.7 When disconnecting charger, turn
switches to off, disconnect AC cord,
remove clip from vehicle chassis, and

then remove clip from battery terminal.

6.8 See Operating Instructions for length of
charge information.