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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The battery is properly 

connected, but the 

CHARGING/BOOST/

ENGINE START LED 

never lit.

The battery voltage is low.

Press the START/STOP button to 

start charging. 

The BAD BATTERY 

LED is lit.

The battery voltage is still 

below 10V after 2 hours of 

charging.
(or)
In maintain mode, the output 

current is more than 1.5A for 12 

hours.

Desulfation was unsuccessful. 

Lack of progress is detected 

and battery voltage is below 

14.2V. 

 

The battery’s initial voltage is 

below 12.2V and the total input 

is less than 1.5 Ah.

The battery voltage drops to 

below 12.2V in Maintain Mode.

The battery may be defective. 

Make sure there are no loads on 

the battery. If there are, remove 

them. If there are none, have the 

battery checked or replaced. To 

reset the charger, unplug from the 

AC outlet, wait a few moments and 

plug it back in.

The battery may be defective. Have 

battery checked or replaced.

The battery may be overheated. If 

so, allow the battery to cool. The 

battery may be too large or have a 

short circuit. Have battery checked or 

replaced.

The battery capacity is too low, 

or the battery is too old. Have it 

checked or replaced.

The battery won’t hold a charge. 

May be 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.

14. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

If these solutions do not eliminate the problem,  

or for more information about troubleshooting,  

contact customer service for assistance:

[email protected]  

www.batterychargers.com

or call 1-800-621-5485 

Monday-Friday 7:00

am

 to 5:00

pm

 CST

For 

REPAIR OR RETURN

, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485. 

DO NOT SHIP 

UNIT

 until you receive a 

RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA) 

number 

from Customer Service at Schumacher Electric Corporation.

15. SPECIFICATIONS

Input ................................................. 120V AC @ 60Hz, 2.2A continuous, 12A intermittent
Output .................................................................................12V DC, 6<>2/10A continuous   

12V DC, 55A intermittent; 5 seconds maximum on, 180 seconds minimum off     

Summary of Contents for SC1283

Page 1: ...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 LEAL...

Page 2: ...OW 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 inte...

Page 3: ...osition and removing AC cord from electric outlet Never allow clips to touch each other 5 2 Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in sections 6 and 7 6 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS IN...

Page 4: ...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 s...

Page 5: ...7 4 Connect the charger to a live grounded 120V AC outlet 5 Select the desired rate 6 Press the START STOP button to begin charging immediately If the START button is not pressed within ten minutes a...

Page 6: ...icle s electrical system NOTE If you have charged the battery and it still will not start your car do not use the ENGINE START setting or it could damage the vehicle s electrical system Have the batte...

Page 7: ...s is a normal condition The LED does not light when charger is properly connected AC outlet is dead Poor electrical connection Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet Check power co...

Page 8: ...y may be overheated If so allow the battery to cool The battery may be too large or have a short circuit Have battery checked or replaced The battery capacity is too low or the battery is too old Have...

Page 9: ...er or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer Manufacturer may void this Limited Warranty if a warranty void if removed label is removed from the product Manufacturer makes no other wa...

Page 10: ...ufe el cargador del tomacorriente antes de intentar llevar a cabo cualquier actividad de mantenimiento o limpieza El simple apagado de los controles no reducir este riesgo 1 11 ADVERTENCIA RIESGO DE G...

Page 11: ...a bater a No provoque derrames En lo que concierne a bater as que no cuentan con tapas extra bles para pilas tales como bater as de plomo cido reguladas por v lvulas VRLA por sus siglas en ingl s siga...

Page 12: ...ectar el cargador presione el bot n STOP desconecte el cable de C A retire el gancho del chasis del veh culo y luego retire el gancho del terminal perteneciente a la bater a 6 8 Vea Instrucciones de O...

Page 13: ...de CA LED CHARGING BOOST ENGINE START carga impulsar arranque del motor amarillo naranja En modo de CARGA 6 2A El LED encendido indica que la carga de la bater a est en curso En el modo IMPULSAR El LE...

Page 14: ...l cargador detecta una bater a conectada correctamente el proceso de carga comenzar y finalizar autom ticamente La unidad cambiar autom ticamente entre las velocidades IMPULSAR y CARGA seg n sea neces...

Page 15: ...impulsar el auto si la bater a est baja Siga todas las instrucciones y precauciones de seguridad en la carga de la bater a Use protecci n para los ojos y ropa adecuada con protecci n ADVERTENCIA UTIL...

Page 16: ...n posici n vertical Debe conservarse en un lugar fresco y seco No lo enrede las pinzas en el mango no las una ni en metal tampoco sujete a los cables 13 LOCALIZACI N Y SOLUCI N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA C...

Page 17: ...antenimiento la corriente de salida es de m s de 1 5 A durante 12 horas La bater a no puede desulfatada Se detecta la falta de progreso y voltaje de la bater a est por debajo de 14 2V Voltaje inicial...

Page 18: ...por lo accesorios utilizados con este producto que no sean los fabricados por Schumacher Electric Corporation y que no est n aprobados para su uso con este producto La presente Garant a Limitada ser n...

Page 19: ...e Purchased____________________ Date of Purchase__________ Store Location_____________________ UPC Number_________________________ Serial Number_______________________________________ SEE PRODUCT For...

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