Schumacher MKC-10P user manual

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Read Rules for
MODEL MKC-10P
Safe Operation
10 AMP 12 VOLTS
and Instructions
BATTERY CHARGER
Carefully
WARNING: 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 each time
before using your charger, you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY
1. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all 10. Do not use an extension cord

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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY 1. WARNING: Wear complete eye protection and clothing pro- 6. Take care not to drop a metal tool or other metal onto the tection, when working with lead-acid batteries. battery. Metal may cause sparking or short circuit the bat- tery or another electrical device. Sparking may cause an 2. Make sure someone is within range of your voice or close explosion. enough to come to your aid when you work with or near a lead-acid battery. 7. Always operate battery charger in

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BATTERY CHARGER CONTROLS FIGURE 3 - CHARGER CONTROLS MANUAL-AUTOMATIC SWITCH NOTE: Some batteries, especially those with a built in state of Charging may be either Manual or Automatic. charge indicator and have been deeply discharged, may require the use of the MANUAL position in order to obtain full charge. MANUAL The AUTOMATIC position may be used to maintain the full When the Manual position is selected the charger will continue charge state. to charge and will not shut off. You must keep a

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CIRCUIT BREAKER This battery charger is equipped with a self-resetting circuit NOTE: Clicking sound is normal. Wait until charger automati- breaker. This device protects the charger from temporary over- cally resets itself. loads. In the event of an overload, the circuit breaker will trip CAUTION: Persistent clicking (more than 30 minutes) may in- open and after a short cooling off period will reset automatically. dicate reverse connection or shorted battery cells. (See This process is known as

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TROUBLESHOOTING The battery charger is designed to work automatically. However, If a problem does occur, check the following: PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION No meter reading. Charger is not plugged in. Plug in Connections are reversed. With charger unplugged, reverse clamps and reconnect (rock back and forth to bite in). Poor electrical connection. Clean clamps and battery poles and reconnect (rock back and forth to bite in). AC outlet is dead. Plug in a lamp or other appliance to check for voltage.

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MAINTENANCE/CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Very little maintenance is required for the battery charger. Follow common sense in wiping the charger clean and store in a clean, dry area. 1. After use, wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil 3. Have any cracked or frayed cords replaced by a qualified professional. from clip, cord, and the charger case. Use a dry cloth. 4. Store battery charger in a clean, dry area. 2. Coil charger cords to prevent damage. LIMITED WARRANTY SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPOR

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS   SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  Minn Kota Battery Charger Manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation 1-800-621-5485 8