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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model 1000AP
For 12-Volt Batteries
™
SpeedCharge
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smart
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SLOW F AST
2CHARGE 10
CHARGE
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MEDIUM
6
CHARGE
Fully Automatic
Microprocessor Controlled
Battery Charger
CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.
ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
U.S.A.
0099000479/0105
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 3 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................... 4 BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER ......................................................... 5 PLUGGING IT IN.................................................................................................. 5 USING AN EXTENSION CORD ...............................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT- TERIES 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. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vic
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Never set a battery on top of charger. Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped Never place charger directly above on, tripped over, or damaged. battery being charged. The gases from the battery will corrode and damage the Never pull out the plug by the cord charger. when unplugging the charger. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord Never touch the battery clamps together or the plug. when the charger is on. You could cause a spark. Do not operate th
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BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER It is important to understand the charger’s requirements. This section explains the charger’s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging. extension cord, please make sure that PLUGGING IT IN Your charger requires a 120V AC you follow these guidelines: receptacle installed according to all local Make sure that pins on plug of codes and ordinances. extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger. Check tha
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your battery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-ventilated area. CHARGING BATTERY IN THE heavy, unpainted metal part of the VEHICLE: chassis or engine block, away from the battery (see figure above). DO 1. Avoid personal injury by keeping NOT connect clamp to negative clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and battery post, carburetor, and fuel line other
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CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED 5. Plug power cord into an AC outlet. The charger will be set to the 2 Amp FROM THE VEHICLE: for REGULAR battery type. POSITIVE NEGATIVE 6. Press the appropriate control buttons to select the desired charge rate and BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY battery type. The CHARGING (yellow) LED should light and the charging process should start. If the POWER CORD CHECK (red) LED is on, check for 24", 6 GAUGE CABLE correct cable connections. TO GROUNDED 7. To disconnect the charger, unpl
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SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL ™ SpeedCharge CHARGED 2A REGULAR 6A DEEP CYCLE 10A AGM, GEL CELL CHARGING CHECK CHARGE RATE BATTERY TYPE 1000AP CONTROL PANEL CHARGE RATE SWITCH AGM, GEL CELL: AGM and gel cell Use this switch button to set the charge batteries have sealed cases without rate to one of the following three. vent caps. Such batteries are often smaller than the other types. 2A CHARGE RATE: Intended for charging small batteries such as 6A or 10A CHARGE RATE: Use for those commonly used
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USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER OVERVIEW blinking the CHARGING LED. If Using the battery charger is very simple. successful, normal charging will resume First, connect the battery and AC power after the battery is desulfated. The following the precautions listed under CHARGING LED will then stop blinking “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”. Then and light continuously. Desulfation could select the appropriate BATTERY TYPE take up to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, and CHARGE RATE for your battery. charging will
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KNOW YOUR CHARGER Read this entire manual before using your charger. The items below are additional features of your charger. Relay: Your charger is equipped with a Fan: Your charger is equipped with a relay. This device turns the charge fan. It is normal for the fan to be on all current on and off to the battery. It is the time. Keep the area near the charger normal to occasionally hear a clicking clear of obstructions to allow the fan to sound when the relay is turned on or off. operate effic
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TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please completely read this chart for possible solutions to common problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Check RED light Is on. The battery is not connected Connect or adjust clips. correctly. Check for correct polarity. The battery is less than one Replace the battery or try volt. using a manual charger to bring above 1 volt. Indicator lights are lit in an A button may have been Make sure nothing is erratic manner not
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LIMITED WARRANTY SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179 MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for five years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obliga
