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TROUBLESHOOTING

Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please completely read
this chart for possible solutions to common problems.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The battery is connected and

The charger is not in

Press DISPLAY MODE

the charger is on, but it isn't

charging mode.

button until Battery % or

charging.

Voltage light comes on.

Indicator lights are lit in an

A button may have been

Make sure nothing is

erratic manner not explained

pressed when the charger

touching the control panel,

in the “Using Your Battery

was plugged in.

then unplug the unit and

Charger” section.

plug it in again.

The charger may be

Return to place of purchase

defective.

for replacement.

All the lights are flashing.

Charger in abort mode.

See “USING YOUR

Battery may be bad.

BATTERY CHARGER.”

The CHECK (red) light

This will happen if the

Reset the charger by un-

always flashes before the

battery did not reach full

plugging it or briefly discon-

battery is completely

charge within 24 hours. May

necting the negative battery

charged.

be due to a very large

clip. Select the desired

battery or a bank of batteries

charge rate and battery type

requiring more 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 after

charged or recently charged,

turn the headlights on for a

connecting to the battery.

leaving the battery voltage

few minutes to reduce the

high enough to appear to be

battery voltage and try

fully charged.

charging again. Also try a
lower CHARGE RATE
selection.

The charger is making an

The charger has a relay that

No problem, this is a normal

audible clicking sound.

turns the current on and off

condition.

to the battery.

The fan turns on and off

The fan is turned on and

No problem, this is a normal

unexpectedly.

off as determined by the

condition.

software and temperature.

The measured current is

The charger reached the

No problem, this is a normal

much lower than what

maximum voltage and is

condition.

was selected.

reducing the current.

The charger detected an

Make sure the charger does

over-temperature condition

not have the side ventilation

and has reduced the current

holes blocked. Move charger

to allow the unit to cool.

out of the sun and into the

shade.

The charger was unplugged

The battery is supplying the

Disconnect the battery or

from the wall but the display

power to the display.

press CHARGE RATE or

is still on.

BATTERY TYPE switch.

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Страница 1: ...8 1004 OWNER S MANUAL Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect IL 60056 U S A Model 2500A For 12 Volt Batteries SpeedCharge computer smart 25a m p F A S T C H A R G E a m p M E D I U M C H A R G...

Страница 2: ...s 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 o...

Страница 3: ...from 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 wa...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 8: ...be charged to one of the following three 2500A 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 low ma...

Страница 9: ...battery O O 0 Voltage meter activated O 0 0 17 0V 2 Amp charge with battery detected O O xx or xx xV 12 Amp charge with battery detected O O xx or xx xV 25 Amp charge with battery detected O O xx or...

Страница 10: ...er 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 sel...

Страница 11: ...l 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 blinkin...

Страница 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...

Страница 13: ...te 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 Th...

Страница 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...

Страница 15: ...15 NOTES...

Страница 16: ...ufacturer 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 dama...

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