Schumacher XC12-CA,XCS15W,XCS15-CA Owner's Manual
0099001375WB-02
Models / Modelos:
XC12-CA, XCS15-CA, XCS15W
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.
XCS15W
2A DC@6V DC
15A DC@12V DC
XC12-CA
2A DC@6V DC
12A DC@12V DC
XCS15-CA
2A DC@6V DC
15A DC@12V DC
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................3
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...........................................................................3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 4
FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................4
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS ............................................. 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 5
MAINTENANCE AND CARE .......................................................................................... 6
TROUBLESHOOTING/ERROR CODES ........................................................................ 7
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................8
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS ..........................................................................8
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................9
WARRANTY CARD / TARJETA DE GARANTÍA ...........................................................17
CONTENIDOS
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD .................................................10
PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PERSONAL ........................................................11
INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE ................................................................................ 11
CARACTERISTÍCAS/PANEL DE CONTROL ............................................................... 11
CONEXIONES A TIERRA Y ENERGÍA DE CA .............................................................12
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN ............................................................................12
MANTENIMIENTO Y CUIDADO ................................................................................... 14
LOCALIZACIÓN Y RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS Y CODIGO DE ERROR ...........14
ESPECIFICACIONES ................................................................................................... 15
ANTES DE DEVOLVER A REPARACIONES ...............................................................15
GARANTÍA LIMITADA ...................................................................................................16
WARRANTY CARD / TARJETA DE GARANTÍA ...........................................................17
• 3 •
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 with
recommended rated capacities of 24 Ah
(6V) and 44-75Ah (12V), 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.
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/MAINTAINING (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.
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 percent of the battery
connected to the charger battery clamps.
• Voltage – The Digital Display shows the
voltage at the charger battery clamps in DC
volts, or the voltage of the battery, depending
on what mode the charger is in.
CHARGING RATE BUTTON
Use this button to set the maximum charge
rate. Press the button until the desired
charge rate is selected.
• 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 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.
• GEL – Set the button to
. 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.
NOTE: The GEL setting is available only on
models XCS15-CA and XCS15W.
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 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.
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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
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
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, 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
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 and the charge rate.
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 and the charge rate.
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.
CHARGE RATE
The charger will automatically adjust the
charging current, based on battery size, in
order to charge the battery completely,
efciently and safely.
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.
The digital display will show an error code
(see the Troubleshooting section for a
description of the error codes). To reset
after an aborted charge, unplug the charger
from the AC outlet, wait a few moments and
then plug it back in.
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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/MAINTAINING (green)
LED. When pulsing, the charger has
switched to the maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
When the CHARGED/MAINTAINING
(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 XC12-CA, XCS15-CA and XCS15W
charge and maintain both 6 and 12 volt
batteries.
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
Voltage
Reading
12 V
Battery
Voltage
Reading
Battery
Condition
6.4 or
More
12.8 or
More
Charged
6.1 to 6.3 12.2 to 12.7 Needs
Charging
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 rst 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
(XC12-CA) or gel cell battery type (XCS15-CA
and XCS15W).
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.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your
battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are
nished charging. Wipe off any battery uid
that may have come in contact with the
clamps to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the nish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly when
storing the charger. This will help prevent
accidental damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC
power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not
store the clamps clipped together, on or
around metal, or clipped to the cables.
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