Schumacher 1000AP - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENT

2 SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. Model 1000AP, Fully Automatic Battery Charger offers features to accommodate theneeds for home or light commercial use. This manual will explain how to use thecharger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precau-tio...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery chargerModel 1000AP. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERYOPERATION. FOR THIS RE...

Page 4 - PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4 Never set a battery on top of charger. Never place charger directly above battery being charged. The gases fromthe battery will corrode and damage thecharger. Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on. You couldcause a spark. Never operate charger if it has received a hard blo...

Page 5 - BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER; PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED

5 BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER It is important to understand the charger’s requirements. This section explains thecharger’s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging. PLUGGING IT IN Your charger requires a 120V ACreceptacle installed according to all localcodes and ordin...

Page 6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your battery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery ina well-ventilated area. heavy, unpainted metal part of thechassis or engine block, away fromthe battery (see figu...

Page 8 - SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL; Spee

8 SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL 1000AP CONTROL PANEL CHARGE RATE SWITCH Use this switch button to set the chargerate to one of the following three. • 2A CHARGE RATE: Intended for charging small batteries such asthose commonly used in gardentractors, snow mobiles and motor-cycles. The 2A rate is not intended t...

Page 9 - USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER

9 USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER OVERVIEW Using the battery charger is very simple.First, connect the battery and AC powerfollowing the precautions listed under“OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”. Thenselect the appropriate BATTERY TYPEand CHARGE RATE for your battery.The Charger will then do everythingautomatical...

Page 10 - KNOW YOUR CHARGER; MAINTENANCE AND CARE; BATTERY CHARGE TIME

10 KNOW YOUR CHARGER Read this entire manual before using your charger. The items below are additionalfeatures of your charger. Relay : Your charger is equipped with a relay. This device turns the chargecurrent on and off to the battery. It isnormal to occasionally hear a clickingsound when the rela...

Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING

11 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please completely readthis chart for possible solutions to common problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Check RED light Is on. The battery is not connected Connect or adjust clips. correctly. Check for correct polarity. ...

Page 12 - LIMITED WARRANTY

12 LIMITED WARRANTY SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179 MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAILOF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger...