Schumacher SSC-1000A SpeedCharge Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.

Model SSC-1000A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger offers features to accommodate
the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will explain how to use the
charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precau-
tions carefully.

NOTE: 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 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 more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER

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PLUGGING IT IN .................................................................................................. 5
USING AN EXTENSION CORD ........................................................................... 5

PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Charging Battery In The Vehicle ........................................................................... 6
Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle ..................................................... 7

SPEEDCHARGE CONTROLS

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CONTROL PANEL GUIDE

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USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER

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USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER

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KNOW YOUR CHARGER

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CHARGING TIPS

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

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BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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Summary of Contents for SSC-1000A SpeedCharge

Page 1: ...nd follow them with each use of this product 0099000363 1004 OWNER S MANUAL ELECTRIC CORPORATION Mount Prospect IL 60056 U S A Model SSC 1000A For 12 Volt Batteries Fully Automatic Microprocessor Cont...

Page 2: ...his equipment 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...

Page 3: ...om the battery 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...

Page 4: ...resh 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 touching your eyes whi...

Page 5: ...ve 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 careful to keep corr...

Page 6: ...ow 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 attempting to disconne...

Page 7: ...RY 24 6 GAUGE CABLE POWER CORD TO GROUNDED POWER OUTLET CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE 5 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet The charger will be set to the Tester Mode for REGULAR battery...

Page 8: ...to be charged to one of the following three SSC 1000A CONTROL PANEL REGULAR This is the type of battery usually used in cars trucks and motorcycles These batteries have vent caps and are often marked...

Page 9: ...O 0 Voltage meter activated O 0 0 17 0V 2 Amp charge with battery detected O O xx or xx xV 6 Amp charge with battery detected O O xx or xx xV 10 Amp charge with battery detected O O xx or xx xV Charge...

Page 10: ...r 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 charger by sele...

Page 11: ...charge If the charger detects a sulfated battery the charger will switch to a special mode of operation designed for such batteries Activation of the special desulfation mode is indicated by blinking...

Page 12: ...ermocouple This device monitors the temperature and allows the charger to turn the fan on and off as needed If the temperature rises above a preset level the charge current will be reduced to allow th...

Page 13: ...e and eventually reduces the charge rate in a con trolled manner After the charging process has started the digital display can be used to determine charging progress by selecting the BATTERY mode The...

Page 14: ...power than again if necessary the charger can deliver in 24 hours Battery may also be faulty The green CHARGED light The battery may be fully If the battery is in a vehicle turns on a few minutes afte...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...nufacturer 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 dam...

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