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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENT

2 SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. Model 1200A, 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-tion...

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 1200A. 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 REA...

Page 4 - PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4 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 blow, been dropped, or otherwisedamaged. T...

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; Speed

8 SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL DISPLAY MODE SWITCH Use this switch to set the function of thedigital meter to one of the following:• BATTERY %: The digital meter displays an estimate of the percent ofcharge of the battery connected to thecharger battery clamps. • VOLTAGE: The digital meter displays the volta...

Page 9 - CONTROL PANEL GUIDE

9 CONTROL PANEL GUIDE 1200A CONTROL PANEL GUIDE MODE OF OPERATION Ch ar ge d Ch ar gin g Ch ec k Ba tte ry % Vo lta ge 2 A MP 8 A MP 12 A MP Re gu la r De ep -C yc le AG M, Ge l C ell Digital Display Initial power-up, battery not detected O O O 0.0 No battery or reversed battery detected O 0 % or 0....

Page 10 - USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER

10 USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER OVERVIEW The charger has a built-in battery testerthat displays either an accurate batteryvoltage or an estimate of the battery’srelative charge based on the batteryvoltage and a scale set by the BatteryCouncil International. TESTING SEQUENCE There are four basic...

Page 11 - USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER

11 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 everythingautomatica...

Page 12 - CHARGING TIPS; KNOW YOUR CHARGER; MAINTENANCE AND CARE

12 Read this entire manual before using your charger. The tips below serve only as aguide for specific situations. CHARGING TIPS Reviving your battery : If you only wish to charge your battery enough tooperate your vehicle; you don’t need towait for the entire charging process tobe completed. When t...

Page 13 - BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME

13 BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME This charger adjusts the charging timein order to charge the battery com-pletely, efficiently and safely. Themicroprocessor automatically makesthe necessary decisions. However, thissection includes guidelines that can beused to estimate charging times. The duration...

Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING

14 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please completely readthis 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....

Page 15 - NOTES

Page 16 - LIMITED WARRANTY

16 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...