Schumacher SC-6000A - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENT

2 PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. The SpeedCharge Model SC-6000A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger/Tester andEngine Starter, offers features to accommodate the needs for home or light commer-cial use. This manual will explain how to use the SpeedCharge safely and effectively...

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

3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated withaccessories sold with this product, willexpose you to lead, a chemical knownto the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. • Read al...

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; PLUGGING IT IN; 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; NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM

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 7 - USING ENGINE START

7 1. Note the polarity of the battery posts by checking the identification markson the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or+) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). Thepositive post is usually larger thanthe negative post. 2. Attach at least a 24-inch-long, 6- gauge (AWG), insulated batterycable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or...

Page 8 - SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL; DISPLAY MODE SWITCH

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

Page 9 - CONTROL PANEL GUIDE; SC-6000A CONTROL PANEL GUIDE

9 CONTROL PANEL GUIDE SC-6000A CONTROL PANEL GUIDE MODE OF OPERATION Ch ar ge d Ch ar gin g Ch ec k Ba tte ry % Vo lta ge Al ter na to r% 2A 60 A St ar t Re gu lar De ep -C yc le Digital Display Initial power-up, battery not detected O O O 0 .0 No battery or reversed battery detected O 0% or 0.0V Ba...

Page 10 - USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER

10 USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER OVERVIEW The SpeedCharge has a built-in batterytester that displays either an accuratebattery voltage or an estimate of thebattery’s relative charge based on thebattery voltage and the Battery CouncilInternational scale. TESTING SEQUENCE There are four basic step...

Page 12 - USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER; OVERVIEW

12 while waiting and will reset if theengine is not cranked within 10minutes. (If the charger resets, it setsitself for a 2A charge and REGULARbattery.) While waiting for cranking, the digital display shows the batteryvoltage (it can’t be set to percent). 2. Cranking - When cranking is detected, the...

Page 13 - CHARGING TIPS

13 30A CHARGE RATE: When set to 30A 10A, the unit will charge the battery for a few minutes at 10A. Thecharger will determine whether toincrease the current to 30A, based onfactors including the battery voltage andtype selected. If the current is increasedfrom 10A to 30A, the 30A 10A LED will change...

Page 14 - BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME; Battery State

14 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 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM; MAINTENANCE AND CARE

15 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please read through thischart for a possible solutions to common problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery is connected The SpeedCharge is in Press the CHARGE RATE and the charger is on, tester mode, not charger ...

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...