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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model MSC-2405
For 24-Volt Batteries
Voltage: 24
a mperage: 5
Owner’s Manual
READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT
00-99-000904/1008
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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Schumacher® is a registered trademark of Schumacher Electric Corporation Schumacher® Logo is a registered trademark of Schumacher Electric Corporation MSC-2405™ is a trademark of Schumacher Electric Corporation COPYRIGHT INFORMATION MSC-2405 Owner’s Manual © 2008 Schumacher Electric Corporation The information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing.
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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETy AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1. IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This battery charger is to be used for charging 24 volt bat- teries only. Use of this charger on other batteries could lead to severe property damage or personal injury. 1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The MSC-2405 offers 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,
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OUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR- MAL 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 MANU- FACTURER AND THE MANUFACTURER OF ANy EQUIPMENT yOU INTEND TO USE IN THE VICINITy OF THE BATTERy. REVIEW THE CAUTIONARy MARKINGS ON THESE PRODUCTS AND ON THE ENGINE. 2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2.1 Consider h
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3. PREPARING TO CHARGE 3.1 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al- ways 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 wa
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6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERy IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy MAy CAUSE A BATTERy EXPLO- SION. 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. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERy IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy MAy CAUSE A BATTERy EXPLO - SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy: 7.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post. 7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. 7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
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8. BATTERy CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 8.1 This battery charger is for use on nominal 100 - 240 volt circuits. DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock. Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery chargers: 8.2 AC input rating, AWG size of cord a Length of cord, feet (m) amperes But less 25 50 100 150 At least than (7.6)
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9. ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTIONS No assembly required. 10. PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 4 3 1. Charger Status LEDs (located on side of unit) 2. Battery Clamp Output Cord 3. 30 Pin XLR 3-12C Output Cord 4. 3/8” Dia. Ring Terminal Output Cord 11. MOUNTING CHARGER TO A FLAT SURFACE Do not mount charger in a location with restricted air flow. The area where the charger is to be fastened must be dry, well ventilated and away from any combustible material and fumes. 11.1 Turn off and disconnect charger. 11.2 Pla
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12. CONTROL PANEL 12.1 POWER ON (red) LED – The red POWER ON LED lights up when the charger is plugged in and receiving AC power. 12.2 CHARGING STATUS (yellow and green) LED – The CHARGING STA- TUS LED glows yellow when the charger is charging and green when the battery is charged and in maintain mode. LED Color/Flash Pattern Explanation Red On AC Power Present Yellow On Charging Green On Charge Complete 13. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or
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14. CALCULATING CHARGE TIME To determine the time needed to fully charge your battery, you must first determine the battery’s charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent-of-Charge Tester. The following table will help you convert hy- drometer readings to percent of charge values. Specific Gravity Percent of Charge Percent of Charge Needed 1.265 100% 0% 1.225 75% 25% 1.155 25% 75% 1.120 0% 100% When the percent of charge and the Amp Hour (AH) rating of your battery is known, you can
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15. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger (see sections 6.7 and 7.6). 15.2 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. 15.3 Have any cracked or frayed cables replaced by an authorized service person. 15.4 Servicing does not require opening unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts. 16. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 16.1 Store charger unpl
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18. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIR Please do not return for repair before speaking to a customer service representative (1-800-621-5485). 18.1 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 output connector and from the output connector to the battery system. T
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20. REPLACEMENT PARTS 20.1 Battery Clamp Output Cord 38-99-001840 20.2 3-Pin XLR 3-12C Output Cord 38-99-002111 20.3 3/8” Dia. Ring Terminal Output Cord 38-99-002112 • 12 •
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21. LIMITED WARRANTy SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTy TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WAR- RANTy IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this battery charger for one year from the date of purchase at retail against defective material or work- manship that may occur under normal use and care. If your unit is not free from
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