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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REASON/SOLUTION
Short or no start cycle when
cranking engine. (Continued)
The charger may be
overheated.
Battery may be severely
discharged.
The thermal protector may
have tripped and needs a
little longer to reset. Make
sure the charger vents are not
blocked. Wait and try again.
On a severely discharged
battery, charge for 10 to 15
minutes in the manual charge
rate to help assist in cranking.
Charger will not turn on
when properly connected.
A.C. outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying A.C. outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose fitting
plug.
The battery is connected
and the charger is on, but is
not charging.
Clips are not making a good
connection.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame. Make sure
connecting points are clean.
Rock clips back and forth for
a better connection.
The measured current is
much lower than what was
selected.
The charger reached the
maximum voltage and is
reducing the current.
No problem, this is a normal
condition.
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
16.
When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting
16.1
a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all connections, the A.C. outlet for
a full 120-volts, the charger clips for correct polarity and the quality of the connections
from the cables to the clips and from the clips to the battery system. The clips must be
clean.
When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw the full rated
16.2
amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damaging to a battery to force
higher amperage into it than it can effectively use in recharging.
When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the complete manual
16.3
and call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need
for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information about troubleshooting
or replacement parts, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
1-800-621-5485
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday thru Friday
LIMITED WARRANTY
17.
WARRANTY NOT VALID IN MEXICO.
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS
NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this battery charger for 3
years from the date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship that
may occur under normal use and care. If your unit is not free from defective material or
workmanship, Manufacturer’s obligation under this warranty is solely to repair or replace
your product with a new or reconditioned unit at the option of the Manufacturer. It is the
obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit, along with mailing charges prepaid to
the Manufacturer or its authorized representatives in order for repair or replacement to
occur.
