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larger than the size commonly used in a car or
small truck. Once the charger goes into the
overload state it will not automatically reset to
the normal charge state, one of the battery
clamps must first be disconnected from the
battery for at least 5 seconds.
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Battery types: Most starter, deep cycle and gel
type batteries can be charged and maintained.
CAUTION - To reduce risk of fire or electric shock,
connect battery charger directly to grounding
receptacle (three-prong). An adapter should not be
used with battery charger.
CHARGER MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging.
Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in
contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
Coil the output cord neatly when storing the charger.
This will prevent accidental damage to the cord and
charger.
CHARGER CONTROLS
This battery charger has no power on/off switch. Plug
into AC receptacle only after battery connections are
made.
INDICATION OF A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
A hydrometer reading of the specific gravity of the
electrolyte (fluid) of the battery in good condition should
be between 1.25 and 1.285. When the battery reaches
80 - 85% of full charge, bubbles will appear on the
surface of the fluid. As the battery nears full charge,
bubbling will become more vigorous.
CHARGING TIMES
This battery charger has a rated output of 1.5 ampere.
This output will vary with the age and condition of the
battery being charged.
Amp Hour
Average Charge
Battery Capacity
Times in Hours
2
2 - 2.5
4
4 - 5.0
6
6 - 7.5
10
10 - 12.5
12
12 - 15.0
20
20 - 25.0
LIMITED WARRANTY
Schumacher Electric Corporation makes this limited
warranty to the original purchaser at retail of this prod-
uct. This limited warranty is not transferable.
Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery
charger for two years from date of purchase at retail
against defective material or workmanship. If such
should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the
option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the
purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of
purchase, transportation and / or mailing charges
prepaid to the manufacturer or its authorized representa-
tive. This limited warranty is void if the product is
misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired by
anyone other than the factory or other authorized factory
representative.
The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this
limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied
warranty including any warranty for consequential
damages.
This is the only express limited warranty and the manu-
facturer neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to
assume or make any other obligation towards the
product other than this express limited warranty. The
manufacturer makes no warranty of merchantability or
fitness for purpose of this product and expressly ex-
cludes such from this limited warranty. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or length of implied warranty so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state to
state.
