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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model 2500A
For 12-Volt Batteries
™
SpeedCharge
computer
smart
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amp
amp
SLOW FA S T
2CHARGE 25 CHARGE
amp
MEDIUM
12 CHARGE
Fully Automatic
Microprocessor Controlled
Battery Charger with
Battery Tester
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 60942-02
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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 place charger directly above Be sure to position the charger power battery being charged. The gases from cord to prevent it from being stepped the battery will corrode and damage the on, tripped over, or damaged. charger. Never pull out the plug by the cord Never touch the battery clamps together when unplugging the charger. Pulling on when the charger is on. You could the cord may cause damage to the cord cause a spark. or the plug. Never operate charger if it has received Do not operate
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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 the power cord into an AC outlet. The charger will be set to the FROM THE VEHICLE: Tester Mode for REGULAR battery POSITIVE NEGATIVE type. 6. Press the appropriate control buttons BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY to select the desired charge rate and battery type. The CHARGING (yellow) LED should light and the POWER CORD charging process should start. If the 24", 6 GAUGE CABLE CHECK (red) LED is on, check for TO correct cable connections. GROUNDED POWER 7. To disconnect t
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SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL ™ Display Charge Battery SpeedCharge Mode Rate Type LEDs LEDs LEDs Digital LED Status LEDs Switch Buttons 2500A CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY MODE SWITCH REGULAR: This is the type of battery Use this switch to set the function of the usually used in cars, trucks, and digital meter to one of the following: motorcycles. These batteries have BATTERY %: The digital meter vent caps and are often marked “low displays an estimate of the percent of maintenance” or “maintenance-free”
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CONTROL PANEL GUIDE 9 2500A CONTROL PANEL GUIDE MODE OF OPERATION Digital Display Initial power-up, battery not detected O O O 0.0 No battery or reversed battery detected O User selected User selected User selected 0% or 0.0V Battery tester activated O User selected 0~100% User selected Battery tester with charged battery O O 100% Battery tester with no battery O O User selected 0% Voltage meter activated O User selected 0.0~17.0V 2 Amp charge with battery detected O User sel. O User selected
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USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER OVERVIEW TESTING AFTER CHARGING The charger has a built-in battery tester After the unit has been changed from that displays either an accurate battery tester to charger (by selecting a charge voltage or an estimate of the battery’s rate), it remains a charger as long as it relative charge based on the battery has power. Disconnect and reconnect voltage and a scale set by the Battery the power to change the unit back to a Council International. tester. TESTING S
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USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER OVERVIEW special desulfation mode is indicated by Using the battery charger is very simple. blinking the CHARGING LED. If First, connect the battery and AC power successful, normal charging will resume following the precautions listed under after the battery is desulfated. The “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”. Then CHARGING LED will then stop blinking select the appropriate BATTERY TYPE and light continuously. Desulfation could and CHARGE RATE for your battery. take up to 10 h
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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 Overtemperature Protection: Your relay. This device turns the charge charger is equipped with an internal current on and off to the battery. It is thermocouple. This device monitors the normal to occasionally hear a clicking temperature and allows the charger to sound when the relay is turned on or off. turn the fan on and off as nee
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BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME This charger adjusts the charging time There are some important facts to keep in order to charge the battery com- in mind when charging a battery. pletely, efficiently and safely. The When the display indicates 77% microprocessor automatically makes charged, the battery has been the necessary decisions. However, this charged enough to start most vehicles section includes guidelines that can be and has already been charged as used to estimate charging times. much
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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 The battery is connected and The charger is not in Press DISPLAY MODE the charger is on, but it isn't charging mode. button until Battery % or charging. Voltage light comes on. Indicator lights are lit in an A button may have been Make sure nothing is erratic manner not explained pressed when the charger touching the
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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
