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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 

WARNING: 

Handling the cord on this 

product or cords associated with ac-

cessories sold with this product, may 

expose you to lead, a chemical known 

to the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or other 

reproductive harm. 

Wash hands after 

handling.

•  Read all instructions and cautions 

printed on the battery charger, battery, 

and vehicle or equipment using bat-

tery. 

•  Use charger only on lead-acid type 

rechargeable batteries, such as those 

used in cars, trucks, tractors, air-

planes, vans, RVs, trolling motors, etc. 

This charger is not intended to supply 

power to a low voltage electrical 

system other than in a starter-motor 

application.

• 

Never 

use charger for charging dry 

cell batteries that are commonly used 

with home appliances like radios, ste-

reos, remote controls, etc. These bat-

teries may burst and cause personal 

injury.

•  Do not disassemble charger. Take it 

to a qualified service professional if 

service or repair is required. Incorrect 

assembly may result in fire or electri

-

cal shock.

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-

TERIES GENERATE 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

•  To reduce risk of electrical shock, 

unplug the charger from the outlet 

before attempting any maintenance or 

cleaning.

•  Always charge battery in a well-venti-

lated area.

• 

WARNING: 

Battery chargers get hot 

during operation and must have proper 

ventilation. Air needs to flow around 

entire charger. Do not set charger on 

flammable materials like carpeting, 

upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc. 

Charger may damage leather and melt 

plastic and rubber.

HELP US HELP YOU —— 

Remember:

Place

 charger as far away from the bat-

tery being charged as the charger cables 

will permit.

Do not

 expose charger to rain or snow.

Never

 charge a frozen battery. If battery 

fluid  (electrolyte)  becomes  frozen,  bring 

battery into a warm area to thaw before 

you begin charging.

Never

 allow battery acid to drip on char-

ger when reading specific gravity or filling 

battery.

Never

 set a battery on top of the charger.

To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by 

battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of 

battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger 

model SC-7500A.

Summary of Contents for SC-7500A SpeedCharge

Page 1: ...06 OWNER S MANUAL Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect IL 60056 U S A Model SC 7500A For 6 and 12 Volt Batteries SpeedCharge computer smart 2a m p S L O W C H A R G E 12 30a m p F A S T C H...

Page 2: ...fully IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER 5 Plugging It In 5 Assembling Your Charger 5 Using An Extension Cord 5 PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO B...

Page 3: ...ON FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY save these Instructions To reduce risk of electrical sho...

Page 4: ...y Have 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 at tention Avoid tou...

Page 5: ...it always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first Turn off all vehicle acces sories to avoid sparks from occurring NOTE A marine boat battery installed in a boat must be removed and charg...

Page 6: ...esired charge rate and battery type Within a few seconds 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...

Page 7: ...to use the ENGINE START feature IMPORTANT Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your bat tery Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Charge your battery in a well...

Page 8: ...rge When an automatic charge is performed the charger stops charging au tomatically after the battery is charged ABORTED CHARGE If charging can t be completed normally charging will be aborted When ch...

Page 9: ...rbatteries greater than 8 5V DC With the exception of AGM and gel cell batteries all other battery types may or may not have vent caps Vent caps are located on top of the battery and provide a means t...

Page 10: ...ed O 0 199 Alternator tester on good alternator O O 0 199 Alternator tester on bad alternator O O 0 199 2 Amp charge with battery detected O O xx or xx xV 12 30 Amp charge activated O O xx or xx xV Ch...

Page 11: ...TIME LIMIT If either the Display Mode or Bat tery Type button is pressed within the first ten minutes after the battery is powered up the battery will remain a tester not a charger indefinitely unless...

Page 12: ...ow all of the precautions listed under OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 Start the vehicle and turn on the vehicle s headlights Read the voltage on the digital display or press the display mode button to set t...

Page 13: ...if it is determined that the battery can accept the higher rate All charging modes will decrease the charge rate as the battery approaches maximum charge After the charging process has started the di...

Page 14: ...erate your vehicle you don t need to wait for the entire charging process to be completed When the charger displays a battery of 77 or more see page 13 the battery has usually been charged enough for...

Page 15: ...ull charge within 24 hours May be due to a very large battery or a bank of batteries requiring more power than a 30 12 Amp charger can deliver within 24 hours The bat tery may also be faulty Reset the...

Page 16: ...r 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 THIS...

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