Schumacher SC1308 User Manual Download Page 9

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Engine start does 

not work. 

Drawing more than 100 amps.

Failure to wait 3 minutes (180 

seconds) between cranks.

The charger may be 

overheated. 

Battery may be severely 

discharged. 

Crank time varies with the amount 

of current drawn. If cranking draws 

more than 100 amps, crank time 

may be less than 5 seconds.

When the countdown from 180 to 

0 is displayed, wait until the display 

shows “

rdy

” for the next crank.

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, 

use the 

 

30A Boost rate for 10 

to 15 minutes, to help assist in 

cranking.

I cannot select a 6V or 

12V setting.

The charger is equipped 

with Auto Voltage Detection, 

which automatically detects 

the voltage and charges the 

battery.

No problem; this is normal.

I press the display 

button, but do not 

see the percentage of 

charge.

When first connected to a 

battery, the display shows 

voltage only.

This is normal. The percentage 

of charge is only displayed during 

charging.

The display shows 

bAD

 / 

bAt

 / 

F01

”.

The battery voltage is still 

below 10V (for a 12V battery) 

or 5V (for a 6V battery) after 2 

hours of charging.

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. 

The display shows 

bAD

 / 

bAt

 / 

F02

”.

Desulfation was unsuccessful, 

after 10 hours.

The battery may be defective. Have 

battery checked or replaced.

The display shows 

bAD

 / 

bAt

 / 

F05

”.

Lack of progress is detected 

after 12 hours in Maintain mode.

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.

Summary of Contents for SC1308

Page 1: ...AL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE This manual will explain how to use the battery charger safely and effectively Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully MODEL SC1308 Automatic Ba...

Page 2: ...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 intend...

Page 3: ...sition 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 INS...

Page 4: ...tates is not recommended and should not be used 8 3 USING AN EXTENSION CORD The use of an extension cord is not recommended If you must use an extension cord follow these guidelines Pins on plug of ex...

Page 5: ...ed VRLA valve regulated lead acid batteries Popular uses include high performance engine starting power sports deep cycle solar and storage batteries 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING A spark near the...

Page 6: ...uous 12 hour period it will go into abort mode see Aborted Charge section This is usually caused by a drain on the battery or the battery could be bad MAINTAINING A BATTERY The SC1308 charges and main...

Page 7: ...ery Voltage Reading 12V Battery Voltage Reading Battery Condition 6 4 or more 12 8 or more Charged 6 1 to 6 3 12 2 to 12 7 Needs charging Less than 6 1 Less than 12 2 Discharged TESTER AND CHARGER Whe...

Page 8: ...arge voltage May be caused by trying to charge a large battery or bank of batteries on too low of a current setting Try again with a higher current setting or have the battery checked or replaced F04...

Page 9: ...and charges the battery No problem this is normal I press the display button but do not see the percentage of charge When first connected to a battery the display shows voltage only This is normal Th...

Page 10: ...0 sec max on 120 sec min off 100A int 5 sec max on 180 sec min off cUL Input 120V AC 60Hz 4A continuous 19A intermittent Output 6V 12V DC 2 6A int 25A int 60 sec max on 120 sec min off 90A int 5 sec m...

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