Schumacher Electric SC-1000A, Owner'S Manual

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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:
7.1 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) (13.29 mm
2
) insulated battery
cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger 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) charger clip to the free end of the cable.
7.5 Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
7.6 Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.
7.7 When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting
procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
7.8 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard
requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit.
It will have either a two-prong plug or a three-prong, grounded plug.
8.2 If it has a three-prong 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 fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not
use with an ungrounded system.
8.3 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.
8.4 Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:
• 100 feet (30.5 meters) long or less – use an 18 gauge (0.82 mm
2
) extension cord.
• Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long – use a 16 gauge (1.31 mm
2
) extension cord.
9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
10. CONTROL PANEL
Digital Display
The Digital Display gives a digital indication of % of charge or voltage, depending on the
Display Mode chosen.
Display Mode Button
Use this button to set the function of the Digital Display to one of the following:
• 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.