Schumacher SI263 - Manual

• Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead-acid batteries. • Ensure someone is within range of your voice in case aid is needed while working with or near a lead-acid battery. • Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid gets in your eyes, or on yo...

• Do not drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery. This may result in a spark or short circuit across the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion. • Always operate the Battery Manager in an open, well-ventilated area. • Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the...

Features • Charges 6- and 12-volt lead-acid and AGM batteries of all sizes. • Automatically adjusts charging rate to match battery requirements.• “Intelligent” microprocessor-controlled circuitry monitors and self-adjusts to protect batteries from any damage. • Safely maintains batteries in motorcyc...

The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, please follow these guidelines: • Ensure the pins on the extension cord plug match the Battery Manager’s plug exactly (e.g. same number, size, shape, etc.). • Ensure the extension cord is properly wired and is in goo...

While preparing to charge a battery, read and follow these guidelines: 1. Ensure you’re working with a 12- or 6-volt lead-acid battery. To determine the voltage of the battery, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or the battery markings. Set the Battery Manager to the 6V or 12V mode accordingly. 2. ...

6. Ensure the area around the battery is well ventilated. Gas can be blown away using a piece of cardboard, or other nonme- tallic material, as a fan. 7. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle before charging, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Switch off a...

6. Clean and store the Battery Manager in a dry location. Positive-Grounded System 1. To connect to a positive-grounded system, attach the black NEGATIVE output clamp to the NEGATIVE post of the battery. Twist the clamp back and forth to ensure a solid electrical connection is made. 2. Connect the r...

Charging a Removed Battery 1. To charge a battery that has been removed from the vehicle, check the polarity identification marks on the battery post: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually marked red and is larger than the negative post. 2. Attach a 24-inch-l...

Charge Rate To set the charge rate to one of the following three selections, press the CHARGE RATE button. • 2A or 4A CHARGE RATE: Intended for charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles. Note: The 2A rate is not intended for use as a trickle...

To set battery type to one of the following two selections, press the BATTERY TYPE button. • 12 Volt: Battery typically used in cars, trucks and motorcycles. These batteries usually have vent caps and are often marked “low maintenance” or “maintenance-free.” • 6 Volt: Battery typically used in antiq...

Charging Tips 23 23 Read the entire manual before using the Battery Manager. The tips below serve only as a guide for specific situations. Reviving a Battery: To charge your battery enough to start your vehicle, it is not necessary to wait for the entire charging process to be completed. When the bat...

• To keep the Battery Manager working properly, clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion. • When storing the Battery Manager, coil the input and output cords neatly. This helps prevent accidental...

Performance problems can often be corrected by the user. Please review the following chart completely for possible solutions to common problems: Troubleshooting 25 PROBLEM The CHECK (red) LED is illuminated. POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery is not connected correctly.The CHARGE RATE and CHARGE TYPE button...

Statement of FCC Compliance WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...

Statement of FCC Compliance • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technici...

WARRANTY What Is Covered This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below. How Long Coverage Lasts This warranty runs for 90 days from the date of original purchase. What Is Not Covered This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or use other th...