OWNERS MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
/ Modelos:
SC-1200A-CA, SSC-1500A-CA
Automatic Battery Charger Cargador de baterías automático
SC-1200A-CA
SSC-1500A-CA
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 confiable. Por favor, lea y siga las siguientes instrucciones y precauciones.
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1.1SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
1.2Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.3Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
1.4To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger.
1.5An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire 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; and
•That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified in the section 8.
1.6Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
1.7Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
1.8Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
1.9To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
1.10WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a.WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEADACID 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 marking on these products and on engine.
1.11Pursuant 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.
2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
2.2Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
2.3Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
2.4If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
2.5NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
2.6Be 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.
2.7Remove 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.
2.8Use charger for charging LEAD-ACID and AGM-type rechargeable batteries with recommended rated capacities of 24 Ah
(6V) and 44-75Ah (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.
2.9NEVER charge a frozen battery.
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3. PREPARING TO CHARGE
3.1If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
3.2Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
3.3Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
3.4Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a
4. CHARGER LOCATION
battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
3.5Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
3.6Determine 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.
4.1Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.
4.2Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
4.3Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery.
5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
4.4Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
4.5Do not set a battery on top of charger.
5.1Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to “off” position and removing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
5.2Attach clips to battery and chassis, as indicated in the 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:
6.1Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
6.2Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
6.3Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.
6.4Determine 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).
6.5For 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 gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.6For 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 gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.7When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
6.8See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.
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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:
7.1Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
7.2Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge
(AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
7.3Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
7.4Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
7.5Do not face battery when making final connection.
7.6When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
7.7A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. 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 fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualified 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.
9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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 specified:
Length of cord (feet) |
25 |
50 |
100 |
150 |
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AWG* size of cord |
18 |
18 |
16 |
14 |
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9.1Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
10.CONTROL PANEL
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED flashing: The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED flashing: 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.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The display will show the battery
VOLTAGE when the charger is not charging a battery. When it goes into charging mode, the display will automatically change to ON (to show
charging has started) and then show the percent-of-charge of the battery being charged and either 6 or 12 (the voltage of the battery, determined by the charger). If you manually stop the charging process
(by pressing the CHARGING RATE button) before the battery is fully charged, the display will show OFF.
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NOTE: During charging, the display will go into sleep mode and will not show the percentage of charge or voltage of the battery. To turn the display back on, press any button.
•Battery % – The digital display shows an estimated charge percentage of the battery connected to the charger’s battery clamps.
•Voltage – The digital display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps, in
DC volts.
CHARGING RATE BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the following:
•3A – For charging small batteries, such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles. Also used to maintain fully charged large batteries.
•12A or 15A – For charging automotive, marine and light truck batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to select the type of battery.
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– Used in cars, trucks and motorcycles, these batteries have vent caps and are often marked “low maintenance” or “maintenance-free”.
11.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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– 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 efficiency. The AGM batteries are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses include highperformance engine starting, power sports, deep-cycle, solar and storage batteries.
Model SSC-1500A-CA only:
– The electrolyte in a GEL cell has a silica additive that causes it to set up or
stiffen. The recharge voltages on this type of cell are lower than those for other styles of lead-acid battery. This is probably the most sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to overvoltage charging. Gel batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle application and may last a bit longer in hot weather applications. If the wrong battery charger is used on a gel cell battery, poor performance and premature failure will result.
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.
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.
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, nonflammable surface.
5.Lay the AC/DC cables away from any fan blades, belts, pulleys and other moving parts.
6.Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7.Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
8.Select the battery type and charging rate.
9.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 the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
4.Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
5.Select the battery type and charging rate.
6.When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power, disconnect the negative clamp, and finally the positive clamp.
7.A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
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CHARGE RATE
The charger will automatically adjust the charging current, based on battery size, in order to charge the battery completely, efficiently and safely.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When the Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain mode 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/orange) LED will
flash. 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/orange) LED will flash.
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-1200A-CA and SSC-1500A-CA maintain both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology 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 required.
USING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE TESTER
1.With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery following the instructions given in previous sections.
2.Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet.
3.If necessary, press the BATTERY TYPE button until the correct type is indicated.
4.Read the voltage on the digital display. Keep in mind that this reading is only a battery voltage reading; a false surface charge may mislead you. Compare the reading to the chart below.
6 V Battery |
12 V Battery |
Battery |
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Voltage |
Voltage |
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Condition |
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Reading |
Reading |
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6.4 or more |
12.8 or more |
Charged |
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6.1 to 6.3 |
12.2 to 12.7 |
Needs |
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charging |
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Less than 6.1 |
Less than 12.2 |
Discharged |
POWER-UP IDLE TIME LIMIT
If no button is pressed within 10 minutes after the battery charger is first powered up, the charger will automatically switch from tester to charger if a battery is connected. In that case, the charger will be set to charge at the 3A rate and AGM battery type (SC-1200A-CA) or gel cell battery type (SSC-1500-CA).
TESTING AFTER CHARGING
After the unit has been changed from tester to charger (by selecting a charge rate), it remains a charger. To change the battery charger back to a tester, press the CHARGING RATE button until all charge rate LEDs are off.
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