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TM
®
Models SC-600A, SC-1000A, SC-1200A,
SSC-1000A, SSC-1500A
SC-1000A
SC-600A
SC-1200A
SSC-1000A
SSC-1500A
Owner’s Manual
READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT
00-99-000909/0109
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2 PREPARING TO CHARGE 3 CHARGER LOCATION 3 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 3 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. 4 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. 4 BATTERY CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 5 CONTROL PANEL 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 13 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 LIMITED WARRANTY 18
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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAvE THIS SAFETy AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1. IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SpeedCharge Series battery chargers offer a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. 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. 1.2 WARNING: Purs
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WORKING IN THE 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 yOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME yOU USE THE CHARGER. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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
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3. PREPARING TO CHARGE 3.1 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off, to prevent arcing. 3.2 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged. 3.3 Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and w
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6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERy IS INSTALLED IN vEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy MAy CAUSE A BATTERy EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy: 6.1 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. 6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury. 6.3 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter then the NEGATIVE (
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7.5 Do not face the battery when making the final connection. 7.6 When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical. 7.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use. 8. BATTERy CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. DANGER – Nev
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8.3 Grounding Methods 9. CONTROL PANEL SC-600A • 6 •
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SC-1000A SC-1200A SSC-1000A • 7 •
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SSC-1500A 9.1 DIGITAL DISPLAy The Digital Display gives a digital indication of % of charge or voltage, depending on the Display Mode chosen. DISPLAy MODE BUTTON Use this button to set the function of the Digital Display to one of the following: • Battery % – The Digital Display shows an estimated charge percent of the battery connected to the charger battery clamps. • voltage – The Digital Display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps in DC volts. 9.2 CHARGE RATE BUTTON Use t
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• Regular (Standard) – This battery type is usually used in cars, trucks and motorcycles. These batteries have vent caps and are often marked “Low Maintenance” or “Maintenance-free”. This type of battery is de- signed to deliver quick bursts of energy (such as starting engines) and have a greater plate count. The plates will also be thinner and have somewhat different material composition. Regular batteries should not be used for deep cycle applications. • Deep-Cycle – Deep-cycle batteries
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11.3 BATTERy PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME: This charger adjusts the charging time in order to charge the battery completely, efficiently and safely. The microprocessor automatically performs the necessary functions. This section includes guidelines that can be used to estimate charging times. The duration of the charging process depends on three factors: • Battery State – If a battery has only been slightly discharged, it can be charged in less than a few hours. The same battery could take up
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11.4 AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE: When a charge rate is selected, the charger is set to perform an automatic charge. When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain mode (see below) automatically after the battery is charged. 11.5 ABORTED CHARGE If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off and the CONNECTED (red) LED will blink. In that state, the charger ignores all buttons. To reset after
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1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery following the instructions given in Sections 6 and 7. 2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet. 3. If necessary, press the BATTERY TYPE button until the correct type is indicated. 4. Read the voltage on the digital display or press the display mode button to set the tester to BATTERY % to read the voltage as a percent of charge. Tester and Charger: When first turned on, the unit operates
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• If your vehicle won’t start – It is not necessary to fully charge your battery to start a vehicle. If operating the vehicle continuously for an extended period of time (such as a long drive) the vehicle’s charging system should charge the battery during that period. If the vehicle will only be operating for a short period of time (short drive) the battery might need to recharge before starting the vehicle again. • Reviving your battery – It is not necessary to fully charge your battery
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• 14 • CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME BATTERY SIZE/RATING 2 AMP 4 AMP 6 AMP 8 AMP 10 AMP 12 AMP 15 AMP Motorcycle, 6 – 12 AH 2 - 3 ¾ hrs 1 - 2 hrs 45 min - 1 ¼ hrs NR NR NR NR SMALL Garden BATTER- Tractor, 12 – 32 AH 3 ¾ - 10 hrs 2 - 5 hrs 1 ¼ - 3½ hrs NR NR NR NR IES etc. 200-315 40 – 60 RC 11 ¼ - 14 ½ hrs 5 ¾ - 7 ¼ hrs 3 ¾ - 4 ¾ hrs 2 ¾ - 4 ¾ hrs 2 ¼ - 3 hrs 2 - 2 ½ hrs 1 ½ - 2 hrs CCA CARS/ 315-550 60 – 85 RC 14 ½ - 18 ¼ hrs 7 ¼ - 9 ¼ hrs 4 ¾ - 6 hrs 3 ½ - 4 ½ hrs 3 - 3 ¾ hrs 2 ½ - 3 hrs
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13. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 13.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger (see sections 6.7 and 7.6). 13.2 After use, unplug charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case. 13.3 Servicing does not require opening unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts. 14. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 14.1 Store charger unplugged, in an upright position. Cord will still conduct electricity until it is un
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The CHARGED The battery may be If the battery is in a vehicle, (green) light turns on fully charged or recently turn the headlights on for a a few minutes or less charged, leaving the bat- few minutes to reduce the after connecting the tery voltage high enough battery voltage and try charg- battery. to appear to be fully ing again. Also try a lower charged. CHARGE RATE selection. The battery may be faulty A sulfated battery will eventu- (sulfated). ally accept
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BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 15.1 When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all con- nections, AC outlet for a full 120-volts, charger clamps for correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clamps and from the clamps to the battery system. The clamps must be clean. 15.2 When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw the full rated ampere
