Schumacher SF-2150MA - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – GROUNDING METHODS; PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY; NEVER; PREPARING TO CHARGE
- Page 3 – METER AND SWITCH FUNCTIONS; CHARGE RATE SELECTOR; DC AMPS
- Page 4 – WARNING: A spark near battery may cause battery explosion.; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING BATTERY IN VEHICLE
- Page 5 – CHARGE PERIOD; If a problem does occur, check the following:
- Page 7 – Guide D’Utilisation; –Conservez –
- Page 8 – CAPACITÉ/INTENSITÉ DE LA BATTERIE; CCA; CAMIONNETTES; MCA; AT T E N T I O N; TEMPS DE CHARGE À L’AIDE DE L’INTENSITÉ DE 2 A; CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ À L’INTENTION DE L’USAGER
- Page 9 – FONCTIONS DES COMMUTATEURS ET DE L’AMPÈREMÈTRE
- Page 11 – FIGURE 7 - RACCORDEZ LA PINCE DE BATTERIE NÉGATIVE À; Ne vous placez pas face à la batterie lorsque; GARANTIE LIMITÉE; PÉRIODE DE CHARGE
- Page 12 – DÉPANNAGE
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1.
Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all
instructions and cautions printed on:
• Battery Charger
• Battery
• Vehicle or unit using battery
2.
Use battery charger on LEAD ACID type rechargeable
batteries only, such as used in autos, trucks, tractors,
airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc. Charger is not
intended to supply power to low-voltage electrical system
other than in an automotive application.
WARNING:
Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell
batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons
and damage to property.
3.
U s e o n l y a t t a c h m e n t s r e c o m m e n d e d o r s o l d b y
manufacturer. Use of non-recommended attachments may
result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
4.
When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug
not by the cord. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to
cord or plug.
5.
Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped on,
tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
6.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Have
cord replaced immediately.
7.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to
a qualified professional for inspection and repair.
8.
D o n o t d i s a s s e m b l e c h a r g e r. Ta k e i t t o a q u a l i f i e d
professional when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in electric shock or fire.
9.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
10. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire or
electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make
sure that:
• Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number,
size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
• Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
• Wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger,
as specified below:
Length of cord (feet):
2 5
5 0
100
150
AWG size of cord:
1 6
1 4
10
8
11. Always charge battery in a well ventilated area.
NEVER
operate in a closed-in or restricted area without
adequate ventilation.
WARNING:
Risk of explosive gas.
12. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC charger
cables permit.
13. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
14.
NEVER
charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) is
frozen, bring into a warm area to thaw before charging.
15.
NEVER
allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specific gravity or filling battery.
16.
NEVER
set a battery on top of charger.
17.
NEVER
place charger directly above battery being charged.
Gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
18.
NEVER
touch the battery clips together when the charger is
energized.
Owner's Manual
SF-2150MA
15/2/110 AMP
AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
WITH ENGINE START
Battery
Charger
Models:
Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully
Working in vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal
battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time before using your charger, you
read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
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Important Safety Instructions
A.
GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY
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Summary
2 1. Make sure you have a 6 or 12 volt lead-acid battery. Checkcar owner manual to make sure. 2. Clean battery terminals. Take care to keep corrosion fromcoming in contact with your eyes. 3. If required, add distilled water in each cell until battery acidreaches levels specified by battery manufactu...
3 6 VOLT, 15 AMP: Used for charging medium and large size wet- cell, lead-acid 6 volt batteries. Do not charge small batteriessuch as used in motorcycles, lawn and garden equipment.(Manual Operation. Monitor frequently while charging a battery.) 12 VOLT, 2 AMP: The 2 amp automatic charge rate is rec...
4 1. Position AC power cord and DC charging cords to reducerisk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts. 2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts thatcan cause injury. 3. Check polarity of battery posts. Battery case will be markedby each post: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and NE...
