Schumacher MSC-2405 - Manual

Page 3 - This battery charger is to be used for charging 24 volt bat-

• 1 • IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETy AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS 1. WARNING: This battery charger is to be used for charging 24 volt bat- teries only. Use of this charger on other batteries could lead to severe property damage or personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIO...

Page 5 - PREPARING TO CHARGE; battery in the lowest rate first.; CHARGER LOCATION; lyte specific gravity or filling the battery.; DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

• 3 • PREPARING TO CHARGE 3. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al- 3.1 ways remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off, to prevent arcing.Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is...

Page 6 - battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or

• 4 • FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERy IS INSTALLED IN 6. VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy MAy CAUSE A BATTERy EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy: Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, 6.1 door and moving or hot engine parts.Stay clear of fa...

Page 7 - possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free

• 5 • FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERy IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 7. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy MAy CAUSE A BATTERy EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy: Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery 7.1 post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NE...

Page 8 - BATTERy CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS; This battery charger is for use on nominal 100 - 240 volt circuits.; DANGER; – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the; Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery

• 6 • BATTERy CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 8. This battery charger is for use on nominal 100 - 240 volt circuits. 8.1 DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an el...

Page 9 - ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTIONS; No assembly required.; PRODUCT FEATURES; Turn off and disconnect charger.

• 7 • ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTIONS 9. No assembly required. PRODUCT FEATURES 10. MOUNTING CHARGER TO A FLAT SURFACE 11. Do not mount charger in a location with restricted air flow. The area where the charger is to be fastened must be dry, well ventilated and away from any combustible material and fumes. Tu...

Page 10 - Plug the charger into the AC outlet. The POWER ON (red) LED will glow; LED Color/Flash Pattern Explanation

• 8 • CONTROL PANEL 12. POWER ON (red) LED 12.1 – The red POWER ON LED lights up when the charger is plugged in and receiving AC power. CHARGING STATUS (yellow and green) LED 12.2 – The CHARGING STA- TUS LED glows yellow when the charger is charging and green when the battery is charged and in maint...

Page 11 - e Capacity can be obtained from the battery specifica

• 9 • CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 14. To determine the time needed to fully charge your battery, you must first determine the battery’s charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent-of-Charge Tester. The following table will help you convert hy- drometer readings to percent of charge values. Spec...

Page 12 - electricity until it is unplugged from outlet.; TROUBLESHOOTING; by a qualified service

• 10 • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15. Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger 15.1 (see sections 6.7 and 7.6). After use, unplug charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion 15.2 and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case. Have any crack...

Page 13 - BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIR; will usually eliminate the need for return.; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• 11 • BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIR 18. Please do not return for repair before speaking to a customer service representative (1-800-621-5485). When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable 18.1 of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all con- nectio...

Page 14 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; Battery Clamp Output Cord

• 12 • REPLACEMENT PARTS 20. Battery Clamp Output Cord 38-99-001840 20.1 20.2 3-Pin XLR 3-12C Output Cord 38-99-002111 3/8” Dia. Ring Terminal Output Cord 38-99-002112 20.3

Page 15 - LIMITED WARRANTy

• 13 • LIMITED WARRANTy 21. SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTy TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WAR- RANTy IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufa...

Schumacher MSC-2405 - Manual

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