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10.  CONTROL PANEL

LED Indicators 

(All Models)

• 

CHECK (red) LED lit:

 Indicates that the battery is not properly connected to the charger.

• 

CHECK (red) LED flashing:

 Indicates that the charger is in abort mode.

• 

CHARGING (yellow) LED lit:

 Indicates that the charger has detected a battery and 

is charging it.

• 

CHARGED (green) LED lit:

 Indicates that 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.

Display Button

 (Models OMAX-12A-1B, OMAX-25A-1B)

Press this button to set the digital display to show one of the following.

• 

Battery % – 

 The display shows an estimate of the percent of charge of the battery 

connected to the charger battery clamps.

• 

Voltage – 

 The display shows the voltage at the battery clamps in DC volts.

Display Button

 (Models OMAX-50A-1B, OMAX-40AS-3B, OMAX-50AS-3B)

Press this button to set the digital display to show one of the following.

• 

Percent:

 The display shows an estimate of the percent of charge of the battery 

connected to the charger battery clamps.

• 

Volts:

 The display shows the voltage at the battery clamps in DC volts.

• 

Amps:

 The display shows charge current provided by the charger in DC amps.

Charge Button

 (Models OMAX-6A-1B, OMAX-12A-1B, OMAX-25A-1B)

Press this button to set the charger to one of the following settings.

• 

On:

 Indicates the charger is in charge mode.

• 

Off:

 Indicates the charger is in test mode.

Output Button

 (Model OMAX-50A-1B)

Press this button to set the charger to one of the following settings.

• 

On:

 Indicates the charger is in charge mode.

• 

Off:

 Indicates the charger is in test mode.

Bank Button

 (Models OMAX-40AS-3B, OMAX-50AS-3B)

Press this button to set the charger to one of the following settings for each bank.

• 

Charge:

 Indicates that bank is in charge mode.

• 

Test: 

Indicates that bank is in test mode.

11.  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the 

assembly instructions before it is used.

Charging

1. 

Make sure that you have an Odyssey

®

 battery.

2. 

Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working 

condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.

3. 

Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.

4. 

Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8. Make sure to 

place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface like metal or concrete. 

5. 

Select the appropriate settings for your battery.

6. 

To disconnect, reverse the procedure. 

NOTE:

 Do not connect one OMAX-40AS-3B or OMAX-50AS-3B sequencing charger 

to two or more batteries connected in a series. If the positive terminal of one battery is 

connected to the negative terminal of another battery, then they are connected in a series 

and must not be connected to the same OMAX-40AS-3B or OMAX-50AS-3B charger.

Summary of Contents for Odyssey Ultimizer OMAX-12A-1B

Page 1: ...th Quick Disconnect Model OMAX 12A 1B Single Bank Charger Model OMAX 25A 1B Single Bank Charger Model OMAX 50A 1B Single Bank Charger Model OMAX 40AS 3B Three Bank Sequencing Charger Model OMAX 50AS 3...

Page 2: ...arger 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 fire electric shock or injury to pers...

Page 3: ...nces These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property 2 5 NEVER charge a frozen battery 2 6 NEVER overcharge a battery 2 7 Consider having someone nearby to come to your ai...

Page 4: ...THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY 6 1 Position the AC and 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...

Page 5: ...t specially designed for marine use 8 AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE 8 1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit The plug must be plugged into an outlet...

Page 6: ...e of the following settings On Indicates the charger is in charge mode Off Indicates the charger is in test mode Output Button Model OMAX 50A 1B Press this button to set the charger to one of the foll...

Page 7: ...ed to charge up to and including three 12V batteries in sequence When charging in sequence only one of the three banks is on at a time Every few minutes the charger will alternate which output is on a...

Page 8: ...e of charge The charger does not have a built in load tester As such a recently charged battery could have a temporarily high voltage due to what is known as surface charge The voltage of such a batte...

Page 9: ...harge current will be turned off until the temperature is down to a normal level The charger will then continue where it left off For best results do not place the charger in direct sunlight or enclos...

Page 10: ...due to a very large battery or a bank of batteries requiring more power than the charger can deliver in 24 hours Battery may be defective Reset the charger by unplugging the charger from the 120V AC...

Page 11: ...nnected and the charger is on but is not charging The battery is connected to a bank that is set to TEST Mode Two or more batteries are being charged in sequence Press the appropriate BANK button to s...

Page 12: ...arger It is both dangerous and damaging to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use in recharging 16 3 When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises please read the complete m...

Page 13: ...thorized retailer Manufacturer makes no other warranties including but not limited to express implied or statutory warranties including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or im...

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Page 15: ...ic Corporation 801 Business Center Drive Mount Prospect IL 60056 2179 Name_______________________________________________________________ Street Address________________________________________________...

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