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OWNER’S MANUAL • MANUAL DEL USUARIO
Models / Modelos: SE-2254, SE-2352, SE-3000, SE-4020,
SE-4022, SE-5025, SE-6030, SE-8050
Manual Battery Charger • Cargador de Batería Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2 PREPARING TO CHARGE 3 CHARGER LOCATION 4 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 4 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. 4 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. 5 BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6 CONTROL PANEL 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 12 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 1
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ÍNDICE SECCIÓN PÀGINA INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 20 PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES 21 PREPARACIÓN PARA LA CARGA 21 UBICACIÓN DEL CARGADOR 22 PRECAUCIONES DE CONEXIÓN EN CC 22 SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA ESTÉ COLOCADA EN EL VEHÍCULO. 23 SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA SE ENCUENTRE FUERA DEL VEHÍCULO. 23 CARGA DE BATERÍA, CONEXIONES DE CA 24 INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE 25 PANEL DE CONTROL 28 INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN 29 CÁLCULO DE TIEMPO DE CARGA 31 INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO
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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SE Line of Wheel Chargers offers a wide range of features to accommodate your needs. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word, a message and an icon. T
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of electric shock or fire. 1.1 Keep out of reach of children. 1.2 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 1.3 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property. 1.4 To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger. 1.5 An ex
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2.2 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products and on the engine. 2.3 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine. 2.4 Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other
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3.11 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage selector switch is set to the correct voltage. If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery in the lowest rate first. 3.12 Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections. 4. CHARGER LOCATION Risk of explosion and contact with battery acid. 4.1 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit. 4.2 Never place the c
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6.6 For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet- metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block. 6.7 When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the A.C. cord, remove th
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NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations, use of an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the United States is not recommended. 8.3 Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord: A.C. input rating, AWG size of cord amperes* Length of cord, feet (m) At But less 25 50 100 150 least than (7.6) (15.2) (30.5) (45.6) 0 2 18 18 18 16 2 3 18 18 16 14 3 4 18 18 16 14 4 5 18 18 14 12 5 6 18 16 14 12 6 8 18 16 12 10 8 10 18 14 12 10 10 12 16 14 10 8 12 14 16 12 10 8 14 16 16
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9.2 Attach the Foot: Remove the charger from the packing materials and place it upside down on a flat surface. Attach the foot and secure it with the four ¼-20 thread cutting screws provided. 9.3 Assemble the Wheels and Axle : Hold the axle upright on the floor or work surface. Then, using a hammer, tap one of the axle caps onto the top end of the axle. Be sure to tap the axle cap on straight. Slide both wheels onto the axle with the recessed hubs facing out as shown. Install the second ax
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9.4 Mount the Axle to the Charger: Place one end of each bracket into the slot on the bottom of the charger. Place the axle assembly under each bracket. Attach the brackets using the two, 10-32 thread cutting screws provided. NOTE: Be careful not to drop the brackets inside of the charger case. 9.5 Attach the Handle: If the charger came with a plastic grip, slide that onto the handle until it is centered at the top. Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels. Align the handle so
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10. CONTROL PANEL Note: Not all controls are available on all models. Charge Rate Selector Switch Use the Charge Rate selector switch to select the charge rate or engine starting setting you require. • 2A Slow Charge Rate – Intended for charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles. • 10A, 15A, 20A, 30A Fast and 35A, 40A, 44A, 50A, 60A, 80A Rapid Charge Rate – Use for charging automotive, marine and deep-cycle batteries. Not intended
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Battery Tester Switch (Models SE-2254 & SE-4022 only) When testing a battery, use this switch to select between testing a 6 volt battery and testing a 12 volt battery. Voltage Selector Switch Use this switch to set the scale of the voltmeter to either 6 volt and 12 volt DC to match the battery or batteries being charged. NOTE: This does not change the output voltage of the charger. Voltmeter The voltmeter indicates the voltage at the battery clips. The charger need not be plugged into an
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2. With the charger unplugged from the A.C. outlet, connect the charger to the battery following the instructions given in Section 6 (FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE). 3. Plug the charger A.C. power cord into the A.C. outlet, and then move the timer switch from OFF to the HOLD position. 4. With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the charge rate selector switch to the engine start position. 5. Crank the engine until it starts
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Yellow or Red but the needle continues to fall – Indicates the battery may be defective or rundown. Release the load switch and note the voltmeter reaction. Voltage recovery into the green or above within seconds indicates a defective battery. A slow recovery indicates a rundown condition. For best results, check the specific gravity of the battery . General Charging Notes Fan: It is normal for the fan to be on all the time. Keep the area near the charger clear of obstructions to allow the
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Example: Amp Hour Rating x % of charge needed x 1.25 = hours of charge Charger Setting 100 (Ah Rating) x .50 (charge needed) x 1.25 = 3.125 hours 20 (Charger Setting) 100 x .50 x 1.25 = 3.125 20 You would need to charge your 100-Ampere Hour Battery for a little more than 3 hours at the 20-Amp charge rate using the above example. The Chart Method Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. First, i
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• 14 • CHARGE RATE/ CHARGING TIME - HOURS BATTERY SIZE/RATING 2 AMP 5 AMP 10 AMP 15 AMP 20 AMP 30 AMP 35 AMP 40 AMP 50 AMP 60 AMP 80 AMP 2 – 3¾ ¾ – 1½ 6 - 12 Ah NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR hrs. hrs. Motorcycle, SMALL garden, BATTERIES 12 - 32 3¾ – 10 1½ – 4 tractor, etc. NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR Ah hrs. hrs. 11¼ 200 - 315 40 - 60 4½ – 2¼ – 3 1½ - 2 1 – 1½ ¾ – 1 40 – 50 ½ - ¾ 25 - 35 23 - 29 17 - 22 – 14½ CCA RC 5¾ hrs. hrs. hrs hrs. hr. min. hrs. min. min. min. hrs . CAR/ 315 - 550
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13. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 13.1 After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger (see Sections 6, 7 and 8). 13.2 Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the charger case. 13.3 Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips. 13.4 Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable pa
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Ammeter reads less than Extension cord is too long Use a shorter or heavier selected charge rate when or wire gauge is too small. gauge extension cord. charging a discharged battery Weak cell or sulfated plate A sulfated battery will in battery. eventually take a normal charge if left connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have it checked. Battery is only partially Continue to charge the discharged. battery. The charger is making an Circui
