Schumacher SC-600A-CA,SC-1000A-CA Owner's Manual
0099001364-00
Models / Modelos:
SC-600A-CA, SC-1000A-CA
Automatic Battery Charger
Cargador de baterías automático
OWNERS MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
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.
POR FAVOR CONSERVE ESTE MANUAL DEL USUARIO Y LEALO ANTES DE CADA
USO. En este manual le explica cómo utilizar el cargador de batería de manera segura y
conable. Por favor, lea y siga las siguientes instrucciones y precauciones.
SC-1000A-CA
2A DC@6V DC
10A DC@12V DC
SC-600A-CA
2A DC@6V DC
6A DC@12V DC
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................3
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...........................................................................3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 4
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS .............................................4
FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL ...................................................................................... 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 4
MAINTENANCE AND CARE .......................................................................................... 6
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 6
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 6
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS .......................................................................... 7
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................7
WARRANTY CARD / TARJETA DE GARANTÍA ........................................................... 15
CONTENIDOS
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ................................................... 8
PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PERSONAL ..........................................................9
INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE .................................................................................. 9
CONEXIONES A TIERRA Y ENERGÍA DE CA ............................................................... 9
CARACTERISTÍCAS/PANEL DE CONTROL .................................................................9
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN ............................................................................10
MANTENIMIENTO Y CUIDADO ................................................................................... 11
LOCALIZACIÓN Y SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS .......................................................12
ESPECIFICACIONES ................................................................................................... 12
ANTES DE DEVOLVER A REPARACIONES ...............................................................12
GARANTÍA LIMITADA ...................................................................................................13
WARRANTY CARD / TARJETA DE GARANTÍA ........................................................... 15
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON,
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE
THE CHARGER.
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published
by the manufacturer of the battery and any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity
of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
WARNING: 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.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Use the battery charger on LEAD-ACID and
AGM-type rechargeable batteries, as used
in automobiles, trucks, tractors, airplanes,
vans, RVs, trolling motors, etc. This charger
is not intended to supply power to low-
voltage electrical systems, other than in a
motor-starting application.
WARNING: Do not use battery charger with
dry cell batteries that are commonly used with
home appliances. These batteries may burst
and cause injury or damage to property.
• Use only attachments recommended or sold
by the battery charger’s manufacturer. Use
of non-recommended attachments may
result in a re, electric shock or injury.
• Locate the battery charger’s power cord so
it cannot be stepped on, tripped over, or
subjected to damage or stress.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way. Take it to a qualied
professional for inspection and repair.
• Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a
qualied professional when service or repair
is required.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
the charger from the outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Always charge the battery in a well-
ventilated area.
• Do not set the charger on ammable
materials, such as carpeting, upholstery,
paper, cardboard, etc.
• NEVER smoke or allow sparks or ames in
the vicinity of the battery or engine.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS.
• Operate the charger as far away from the
battery as DC charger cables permit.
• Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
• NEVER charge a frozen battery.
• NEVER set a battery on top of the charger.
• NEVER place the charger directly above a
battery being charged. Gases from the
battery will corrode and damage the charger.
• NEVER touch the battery clamps together
when the charger is energized.
• When disconnecting the battery charger, pull
by the plug, not by the cord. Pulling on the
cord may cause damage to the cord or plug.
• Do not operate the charger with a damaged
cord or plug.
• NEVER allow battery acid to drip onto the
charger.
• NEVER overcharge a battery.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Wear complete eye protection and
protective clothing when working near
lead-acid batteries. Always have someone
nearby for help.
• Have plenty of fresh water, soap and baking
soda nearby for use, in case battery acid
contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash
immediately with soap and water and seek
medical attention.
• If battery acid comes in contact with eyes,
ush eyes immediately for a minimum 10
minutes and get medical attention.
• Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with
baking soda before attempting to clean up.
• Remove all personal metal items from your
body, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches. A battery can produce a short
circuit current high enough to weld a ring to
metal, causing a severe burn.
• Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery.
• If it is necessary to remove the battery from
the vehicle to charge it, always remove the
grounded terminal rst.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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 and has a grounded plug.
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.
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.
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 specied below:
Length of cord (feet)
25 50 100 150
AWG* size of cord
18 18 18 16
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED
ashing:The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING(yellow)LEDashing:
The charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED (green) LED pulsing:
The battery is fully charged and the charger
is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See the Operating Instructions
section for a complete description of the
charger modes.
CHARGE RATE
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,
efciently and safely. Do not use for
industrial applications.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
(Model SC-1000A-CA only)
Use this button to set the type of battery
to charge.
• Regular – Set the button to . Used in
cars, trucks and motorcycles, these batteries
have vent caps and are often marked “low
maintenance” or “maintenance-free”. This
type of battery is designed to deliver quick
bursts of energy (such as starting engines)
and has a greater plate count. The plates are
thinner and have somewhat different material
composition. Regular batteries should not be
used for deep-cycle applications.
• AGM – Set the button to . The Absorbed
Glass Mat construction allows the electrolyte
to be suspended in close proximity with the
plate’s active material. In theory, this
enhances both the discharge and recharge
efciency. The AGM batteries are a variant of
Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid)
batteries. Popular uses include high-
performance engine starting, power sports,
deep-cycle, solar and storage batteries.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A spark near battery may cause
a battery 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-ammable
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
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POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE
(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. Select the battery type.
(For Model SC-1000A-CA only).
10. 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.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG)
insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper
cable) (not provided).
4. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to
the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post.
5. Position yourself and the “negative post
extension” cable as far away from the
battery as possible, and connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the cable’s
free end.
6. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
7. Select the battery type.
(For Model SC-1000A-CA only).
8. When charging is complete, disconnect
the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and nally
the positive clamp.
9. A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with an
auto-start feature. Current will not be
supplied to the battery clamps until a battery
is properly connected. The clamps will not
spark if touched together.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain mode
(see below) automatically after the battery is
charged.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally,
charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger’s output is shut off and the
CHARGING
(yellow) LED will ash. To
reset after an aborted charge, unplug the
charger from the AC outlet, wait a few
moments and plug it back in.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours. If
desulfation fails, charging will abort and the
CHARGING
(yellow) LED will ash.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
CHARGED (green) LED. When
pulsing, the charger has switched to the
maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
When the CHARGED (green) LED is
pulsing, the charger has started maintain
mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the
battery fully charged by delivering a small
current when necessary. If the charger has
to provide its maximum maintain current for
a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into
abort mode (see Aborted Charge section).
This is usually caused by a drain on the
battery or the battery could be bad. Make
sure there are no loads on the battery. If
there are, remove them. If there are none,
have the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SC-600A-CA and SC-1000A-CA
maintain both 6 and 12 volt batteries,
keeping them at full charge. They can charge
and maintain both small and large batteries.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology
utilized in Schumacher maintainers allows
you to safely charge and maintain a healthy
battery for extended periods of time.
However, problems with the battery, electrical
problems in the vehicle, improper
connections or other unanticipated conditions
could cause excessive current draws. As
such, occasionally monitoring your battery
and the charging process is recommended.
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