Schumacher SP-200 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL • MANUAL DEL USUARIO • GUIDE D’UTILISATION
Model / Modelo / Modèle SP-200
Solar Battery Maintainer • Mantenedor Solar de Baterías • Dispositif D’entretien de Batterie Solaire
Voltage / Tensión: 12
Wattage / Watts: 2.4
Tension : 12 V / Puissance : 2,4 W
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 3
PREPARING TO MAINTAIN 3
SOLAR BATTERY MAINTAINER LOCATION 4
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 4
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE 4
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 5
FEATURES 6
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 8
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 8
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 8
SPECIFICATIONS 8
LIMITED WARRANTY 9
ÍNDICE
SECCIÓN PÁGINA
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 14
PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES 15
PREPARACIÓN PARA EL MANTENIMIENTO 16
UBICACIÓN DEL MANTENEDOR SOLAR DE BATERÍAS 16
PRECAUCIONES DE CONEXIÓN A CC 17
SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA ESTÉ COLOCADA
EN EL VEHÍCULO 17
SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA SE ENCUENTRE
FUERA DEL VEHÍCULO 18
CARACTERÍSTICAS 18
INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE Y ENSAMBLAJE 19
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN 19
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO 20
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL TRASLADO Y ALMACENAMIENTO 21
ANTES DE DEVOLVER A REPARACIONES 21
GARANTÍA LIMITADA 21
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SECTION PAGE
IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ 26
PRÉCAUTIONS PERSONNELLES 27
PRÉPARATION 28
EMPLACEMENT DU DISPOSITIF D’ENTRETIEN DE BATTERIE SOLAIRE 28
PRÉCAUTIONS DE RACCORDEMENT CC 29
ÉTAPES À SUIVRE SI LA BATTERIE EST INSTALLÉE DANS
LE VÉHICULE 29
ÉTAPES À SUIVRE SI LA BATTERIE EST HORS DU VÉHICULE 30
CARACTÉRISTIQUES 30
ASSEMBLAGE ET MONTAGE 31
MODE D’EMPLOI 31
ENTRETIEN 32
DÉPLACEMENT ET RANGEMENT 33
SI DES RÉPARATIONS SONT NÉCESSAIRES 33
SPÉCIFICATIONS 33
GARANTIE LIMITÉE 33
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SP-200 offers a wide range of features
to accommodate your needs. This manual will show you how to use your solar
battery maintainer 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.
Safety messages in this manual contain two different type styles.
• Unnumbered type states the hazard.
• Numbered type states how to avoid the hazard.
The icon gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.
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.
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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 solar battery maintainer 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 fi re,
electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.
1.4 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the clips from the solar panel
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
1.5 Do not operate the solar battery maintainer if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualifi ed service
person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
1.6 Do not disassemble the solar battery maintainer; take it to a qualifi ed service
person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of fi re or electric shock. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.7 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 SOLAR
BATTERY MAINTAINER.
1.8 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.
1.9 If used in a garage, locate this solar battery maintainer 18 inches (45.72 cm)
or more above fl oor level. Do not place on wet ground, anywhere it could be
accidently stepped on or in a place or position where it could fall while being
used.
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2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or fl 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 shortcircuit 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 solar battery maintainer for maintaining 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 solar battery maintainer for
maintaining 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 maintain a frozen battery.
2.6 Consider having someone close enough by 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 fl 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 MAINTAIN
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 maintain it, always
remove the grounded terminal fi 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
maintained.
3.3 Clean the battery terminals before maintaining 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.
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3.4 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specifi ed
by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfi 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 solar battery maintainer,
battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and solar battery
maintainer. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specifi c precautions while
maintaining.
3.6 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual
and make sure that the output voltage of the solar battery maintainer is the
correct voltage.
3.7 Make sure that the solar battery maintainer cable clips make tight connections.
4. SOLAR BATTERY MAINTAINER LOCATION
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND
CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
4.1 Locate the solar battery maintainer as far away from the battery as the DC
cables permit.
4.2 Never place the solar battery maintainer directly above the battery being
maintained; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the solar battery
maintainer.
4.3 Do not set the battery on top of the solar battery maintainer.
4.4 Never allow battery acid to drip onto the solar battery maintainer when reading
the electrolyte specifi c gravity or fi lling the battery.
4.5 Do not operate the solar battery maintainer in a closed-in area or restrict the
ventilation in any way.
5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
5.1 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 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 maintaining 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 then the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
6.4 Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis.
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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
solar battery maintainer 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 solar battery maintainer 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 Using the quick connect connector, plug the clips into the solar panel.
6.8 When disconnecting the solar battery maintainer, unplug the clips from the
solar panel, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the clip
from the battery terminal.
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) solar battery maintainer 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) solar battery maintainer clip to the free
end of the cable.
7.5 Do not face the battery when making the fi nal connection. As stated in 7.4,
face away from the battery when connecting the negative clip to the cable.
7.6 Using the quick connect connector, plug the clips into the solar panel.
7.7 When disconnecting the solar battery maintainer, always do so in the reverse
order of the connecting procedure and break the fi rst connection while as far
away from the battery as practical.
7.8 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and maintained on shore. To
maintain it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
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8. FEATURES
1
3
2
1. Solar Panel
2. Battery Clip Cable Assembly
3. 12V Accessory Plug Cable
Assembly
4. Mounting Screws (not shown)
9. ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the solar battery
maintainer.
To mount the solar battery maintainer;
1. Using the solar panel as a template (guide), mark the location of the four
pre-molded mounting holes on a secure, fl at surface.
2. If necessary, drill four 7/64” (0.109) dia. pilot holes.
3. Mount the solar panel using the four stainless steel screws provided.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the screws or you will break the plastic frame of the
solar panel.
10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This solar battery maintainer must be properly assembled in
accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
The solar battery maintainer does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and
Off commands are controlled by placing the solar panel in the sun only after
the battery connections have been made.
Charging
1. Ensure that all of the solar battery maintainer components are in place and
in good working condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
2. Decide whether you are going to use the 12 volt power plug or the battery
clips to connect the solar panel to the vehicle. Connect the proper cable to
the solar panel making sure the connection is secure.
◦ If using the 12 volt power plug, plug the connector into the
vehicle’s power outlet making sure the connection is secure.
◦ If using the battery clips, Connect the battery following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
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3. Place the solar panel in the sun. For optimum solar battery maintainer
output, face the front (black) side of the solar panel towards the sun,
making sure there are no shadows being cast on the panel by the vehicle
or other objects. The best orientation to place the solar panel is in a south
to north direction with the panel tilted at a suitable angle. The best angle
would be the same as your local latitude.
4. To disconnect, reverse the procedure.
Using The Quick-Disconnect Cable Connectors
Connect either of the two output cable assemblies to the solar battery
maintainer in seconds. Do not place on wet ground, anywhere it could be
accidently stepped on or in a place or position where it could fall while being
used.
50 Amp Battery Clips
1. Connect the end of the solar battery maintainer output cable to the end of
the 50 Amp Battery clips cable.
2. Follow the steps in sections 6 and 7 to connect the output clips to the
battery.
3. After a good electrical connection is made to the battery, place the solar
panel in the sun per the instructions in step 3 of the maintaining section.
12V Accessory Plug
Maintain your battery without lifting the hood.
1. Connect the end of the 12V Accessory Plug Cable Quick-Connect to the
solar battery maintainer.
2. Insert the 12V accessory plug into the 12V accessory outlet.
3. Route the power cord from the solar battery maintainer through the
vehicle’s open window.
4. Place the solar panel in the sun per the instructions in step 3 of the
maintaining section.
Maintaining a Battery
The Schumacher SP-200 is a battery maintainer that maintains 12 volt batteries,
keeping them at full charge. It can maintain both small and large batteries. If
you are maintaining a fully charged large battery, you will be properly utilizing
the solar battery maintainer. However, if you were to use this solar battery
maintainer to charge a large battery, such as a marine deep cycle battery that
was not fully charged, you may lose some of the battery’s capacity. This would
cause the large battery to be unable to hold a charge and become useless.
Therefore, we do not recommend charging a large battery with this unit.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology utilized in Schumacher maintainers
allows you to safely 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
maintaining process is recommended.
General Maintaining Notes
1. A blocking diode is included in the solar panel to prevent discharging the
battery.
2. You MUST disconnect the solar panel from the 12 volt power outlet or
battery when starting the engine or driving the vehicle. Electrical surges
from the alternator when starting and running may damage the solar panel.
3. Four stainless steel screws are included to mount the solar panel through
the pre-drilled holes if desired.
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11. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
11.1 After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the solar
battery maintainer (see sections 6, 7 and 8).
11.2 Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the
battery clips, cords, and the solar panel.
11.3 The solar panel uses a glass substrate; please handle with care.
11.4 Always keep the glass surface clean using a soft cloth in order to ensure its
maximum output.
11.5 Ensure that all of the solar battery maintainer components are in place and in
good working condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
11.6 Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable
parts.
11.7 All other servicing should be performed by qualifi ed service personnel.
12. MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
12.1 Store the solar battery maintainer unplugged, in an upright position.
12.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
12.3 Do not store the clips clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to
cables.
12.4 If the solar battery maintainer is moved around the shop or transported to
another location, take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and
solar battery maintainer. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
property damage.
13. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
13.1 When a maintaining problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable
of accepting a normal charge. Double check all connections, the solar battery
maintainer 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.
13.2 When a battery is very cold, partially maintained or sulfated, it will not draw the
full rated amperes from the solar battery maintainer. It is both dangerous and
damaging to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively
use in recharging.
13.3 When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the
complete manual and call the customer service number for information that will
usually eliminate the need for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information about troubleshooting,
call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
1-800-621-5485
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday through Friday
14. SPECIFICATIONS
Peak Power Output ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2.4 Watt
Tested under Standard Condition ---------------------- AM1.5, 100mW/c m
Optimum Working Voltage --------------------------------------------------------- 17.50 V
Optimum Working Current --------------------------------------------------------- 130 mA
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