Schumacher SC-6000A SpeedCharge Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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CAUTION:

Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.

0099000366/0903

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model SC-6000A
For 12-Volt Batteries

Fully Automatic
Microprocessor Controlled
Battery Charger with
Engine Starter plus
Battery Tester and
Alternator Tester

ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Mount Prospect, IL 60056
U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for SC-6000A SpeedCharge

Page 1: ...m with each use of this product 0099000366 0903 OWNER S MANUAL Model SC 6000A For 12 Volt Batteries Fully Automatic Microprocessor Controlled Battery Charger with Engine Starter plus Battery Tester an...

Page 2: ...ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or m...

Page 3: ...TE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY To reduc...

Page 4: ...ave plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes skin or clothing If this happens wash immediately with soap and water Then get medical attention Avoid touchin...

Page 5: ...e a 12 volt lead acid battery Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner s manual Charge battery initially at charger s lowest rate Clean the battery terminals Be care ful to keep corr...

Page 6: ...s the CHARGING yellow LED should light and the charging process should start If the CHECK red LED is on check for correct cable connections 8 To disconnect the Charger unplug its power cord before att...

Page 7: ...4 6 GAUGE CABLE POWER CORD TO GROUNDED POWER OUTLET CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE 7 To disconnect the Charger unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the charger clamps Then...

Page 8: ...plications 60A START Provides 60 amps for cranking an engine with a weak or SC 6000A CONTROL PANEL run down battery Always use in combination with a battery BATTERY TYPE SWITCH Use this switch button...

Page 9: ...ith battery detected O O xx or xx xV 10 Amp charge with battery detected O YEL xx or xx xV 30 Amp charge activated O ORG xx or xx xV Charge complete Maintain Mode started O 100 or xx xV 60A Engine Sta...

Page 10: ...minutes after the unit is powered up the unit will remain a tester not a charger indefinitely unless a charge rate is selected TESTING AFTER CHARGING After the unit has been changed from tester to cha...

Page 11: ...e CHARGING yellow LED does not light in the alternator test mode The CHECK red LED lights if the voltage is much higher or lower than normally desired When the tester display mode is set to voltage no...

Page 12: ...harger is very simple First connect the battery and AC power following the precautions listed under OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS Then select the appropriate BATTERY TYPE and CHARGE RATE for your battery Th...

Page 13: ...charging has started by pressing the CHARGE RATE or BATTERY TYPE button the charging process will be restarted The voltage displayed during charging is the charging voltage and usually will be higher...

Page 14: ...and eventually reduces the charge rate in a controlled manner After the charging process has started the digital display can be used to determine charging progress by selecting the BATTERY mode There...

Page 15: ...k of battery clip Select the batteries requiring more desired charge rate and power than a 30 10 Amp battery type again if charger can deliver within necessary 24 hours The battery may also be faulty...

Page 16: ...turer or its authorized representative The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages...