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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model 600A
For 6 and 12-Volt Batteries
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MEDIUM
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CHARGE CHARGE
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MEDIUM
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Fully Automatic
Microprocessor Controlled
Battery Charger
CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.
Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A.
Send Warranty Product Repairs to:
Customer Service Returns
P.O. Box 280,1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Questions? Call Customer S
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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
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Never place charger directly above Be sure to position the charger power battery being charged. The gases from cord to prevent it from being stepped on, the battery will corrode and damage the tripped over or damaged. charger. Never pull out the plug by the cord when Never touch the battery clamps together unplugging the charger. Pulling on the when the charger is on. You could cause cord may cause damage to the cord or a spark. the plug. Never operate charger if it has received Do not oper
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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. PLUGGING IT IN • Make sure that pins on plug of exten- Your charger requires a 120V AC re- sion cord are the same number, size, ceptacle installed according to all local and shape as those of plug on char- codes and ordinances. ger. • Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electr
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your bat- tery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-ventilated area. CHARGING BATTERY IN THE part of the chassis or engine block, VEHICLE: away from the battery (see figure above). DO NOT connect clamp to 1. Avoid personal injury by keeping clear negative battery post, carburetor, fuel of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other line or sheet metal pa
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CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED 6. Press the appropriate control but- tons to select the desired charge rate FROM THE VEHICLE: and battery voltage. The CHARGING POSITIVE NEGATIVE (yellow) LED should light and the charging process should start. If the BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTED (red) LED is not on, BATTERY check for correct cable connections. 7. To disconnect the charger, unplug POWER CORD its power cord before attempting to 24", 6 GAUGE CABLE disconnect the charger clamps. Then, TO while standin
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SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL TM CHARGED 2A SMALL 6V 75% 50% 4A MEDIUM 12V 25% 6A LARGE CHARGING CONNECTED BATTERY SIZE BATTERY TYPE 600A CONTROL PANEL BATTERY SIZE BATTERY TYPE BUTTON Use this button to set the charge rate to Use this switch button to set the type of one of the following three: battery to be charged to one of the fol- lowing two: • 2A or 4A BATTERY SIZE: Intended for • 12 Volt: This is the type of battery usually charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractor
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USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER OVERVIEW AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF: When the Using the battery charger is very simple. 2A, 4A or 6A charge rate is selected, the First, connect the battery and AC power charger is set to perform an automatic following the precautions listed under charge. When an automatic charge is “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”. Then performed, the charger stops charg- select the appropriate BATTERY TYPE ing automatically after the battery is and BATTERY SIZE for your battery. The charged. c
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CHARGING TIPS Read this entire manual before using your charger. The tips below serve only as a guide for specific situations. Reviving your battery: If you only wish Completing an interrupted charge: If to charge your battery enough to start the charging process has been inter- your vehicle, you do not need to wait for rupted and restarted after the charger the entire charging process to be com- displays a battery status of 4 yellow pleted. When the battery status displays LEDs, the charger
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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 Connected light is not on. The battery is not connected Connect or adjust clips. correctly. Check for correct polarity. Connected to 12 volt battery, Press the button to select 6V selected on charger. the correct size and type. Connection to battery is Correct connection. reversed. The battery is less than one Rep
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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 o
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MANUAL DEL DUEÑO Modelo 600A Para Baterías de 6 y 12 voltios TM computer smart ™ amperios amperios C A R G A C A R G A L E N T A M E D I A N A 2 6 amperios C A R G A M E D I A N A 4 Cargador de Baterías Totalmente Automático Controlado por Microprocesador PRECAUCIÓN: Lea todas las Reglas de Seguridad e Instrucciones de Operación y sígalas en cada uso de este producto. Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A. Envíe los productos para Reparación bajo Garantía a: Customer Se
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ÍNDICE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ............................................... 3 PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PERSONAL ...................................................... 4 ANTES DE USAR SU CARGADOR DE BATERÍAS .................................................. 5 CÓMO ENCHUFARLO .......................................................................................... 5 EL USO DE UN CORDÓN DE EXTENSIÓN ........................................................ 5 COMO PREPARAR S
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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES ADVERTENCIA – RIESGO DE GASES EXPLOSIVOS EL TRABAJAR PRÓXIMO A UNA BATERÍA DE PLOMO-ÁCIDO ES PELIG- ROSO. LAS BATERÍAS GENERAN GASES EXPLOSIVOS DURANTE SU OP- ERACIÓN NORMAL POR ESTE MOTIVO, ES DE SUMA IMPORTANCIA QUE CADA VEZ, ANTES DE USAR SU CARGADOR, USTED LEA ESTE MANUAL Y SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES EXACTAMENTE. Para reducir el riesgo de explosión de la batería, siga estas instrucciones y aquel- las publicadas por el fabricante de la batería así como por
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Si el fluido de la batería (electrolito) se Nunca opere el cargador de baterías si congela, lleve la batería adentro de un ha recibido golpe fuerte, se ha dejado sitio abrigado y permita que la batería caer o de otro modo ha sufrido daño. se descongele antes de comenzar a Llévelo a un profesional calificado para cargarla. inspección y reparación. Nunca deje que el ácido de la batería Asegúrese de colocar el cordón de caiga sobre el cargador mientras usted potencia del cargador en forma tal
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ANTES DE USAR SU CARGADOR DE BATERÍAS Es importante entender los requisitos del cargador. Esta sección explica los requisitos eléctricos del cargador y la manera de preparar una batería para cargarse. CÓMO ENCHUFARLO • Asegúrese que todas las clavijas en Su cargador requiere un receptáculo de el enchufe del cordón de extensión 120V CA instalado de acuerdo con todos sean del mismo número, tamaño y los códigos y ordenanzas locales. forma que aquellos del enchufe en el cargador. TOMACORRIENTE
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INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN IMPORTANTE: Siga todas las instrucciones y precauciones de seguridad al cargar la batería. Lleve protección completa para los ojos y para la ropa. Cargue la batería en un área bien ventilada. PARA CARGAR LA BATERÍA DENTRO la figura arriba). NO conecte la pinza DEL VEHÍCULO al poste negativo de la batería, ni al carburador, la línea de combustible o 1. Para evitar las lesiones personales, ninguna plancha de metal. manténgase alejado de las aspas del ventilador,
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PARA CARGAR LA BATERÍA SACADA DEL VEHÍCULO: POSITIVO NEGATIVO CARGADOR DE BATERÍAS BATERÍA CORDÓN DE CABLE DE FUERZA 24”, CALIBRE 6 AL TOMACORRIENTE DE FUERZA A TIERRA 1. Note la polaridad de los postes de la 6. Oprima los botones de control apropi- batería al verificar las marcaciones de ados para seleccionar la tasa de car- identificación en la batería: POSITIVO ga y el voltaje de batería deseadas. (POS, P o +) y NEGATIVO (NEG, N o
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CONTROLES DEL SPEEDCHARGE TM CARGADA 2 AMP PEQUEÑA 6 VOLTIOS 75% 50% 4 AMP MEDIANA 12 VOLTIOS 25% 6 AMP GRANDE CARGANDO CONNECTADA TAMAÑO DE TIPO DE BATERÍA BATERÍA PANEL DE CONTROL DEL 600A BOTÓN DE TIPO DE BATERÍA BOTÓN DE TAMAÑO DE BATERÍA (Battery Type) (Battery Size) Use este conmutador para fijar el tipo de Use este botón para fijar la tasa de batería a ser cargada en uno de los dos carga en una de las tres a continuación: tipos a continuación: • TASA DE CARGA 2A o 4A: Desti- • 12
