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SC1283

Automatic Battery Charger

Cargador de batería automático

OWNERS MANUAL

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.

This manual will explain how to use the battery charger safely and effectively.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

This manual contains important safety

and operating instructions.

1.2 This charger is not intended for use by

children.

1.3 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

1.4 Use of an attachment not recommended

or sold by Schumacher

1.6 An extension cord should not be used

unless absolutely necessary. Use of

improper extension cord could result

in a risk of re and electric shock. If an

extension cord must be used, make sure:

2.3 Wear complete eye protection and

clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes

while working near battery.

2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing,

wash immediately with soap and water.

If acid enters eye, immediately ood

eye with running cold water for at least

10 minutes and get medical attention

immediately.

2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame

3.1 If necessary to remove battery from

vehicle to charge, always remove

grounded terminal from battery rst. Make

sure all accessories in the vehicle are off,

so as not to cause an arc.

3.2 Be sure area around battery is well

ventilated while battery is being charged.

4.1 Locate charger as far away from battery

as DC cables permit.

4.2 Never place charger directly above

battery being charged; gases from battery

will corrode and damage charger.

electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch

each other.

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE

BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY

EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

6.1 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk

of damage by hood, door, or moving

engine part.

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE

BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY

EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

7.3 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to

POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.

be plugged into an outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances. The plug

RATE SELECTION BUTTON

• 10A BOOST – For quickly adding

with a weak or run-down battery. Always

use in combination with a battery.

WARNING: A spark near the battery may

cause an explosion.

CHARGING A BATTERY

IN THE VEHICLE

1. Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.

2. Keep the hood open.

3. Clean the battery terminals.

precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.

7. Connect the charger to a live grounded

120V AC outlet.

8. Select the desired rate.

9. Press the START/STOP button to begin

charging immediately. If the START

button is not pressed within ten minutes

after unit was rst powered up, and the

charger detects a battery that is properly

connected, the charging process will

disconnect the charger from the AC

power, disconnect the clamp attached to

vehicle’s chassis, and nally remove the

clamp from battery terminal.

CHARGING A BATTERY

OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.

2. Clean the battery terminals.

3. Connect the battery, following the

precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.

after unit was rst powered up, and the

charger detects a battery that is properly

connected, the charging process will

begin and nish automatically. Unit will

automatically switch between BOOST

and CHARGE rates as needed.

are done using ENGINE START or

BOOST modes, press the STOP button,

disconnect the charger from the AC

power, disconnect the clamp attached to

vehicle’s chassis, and nally remove the

caused by a drain on the battery or the

MAINTAINING A BATTERY

The SC1283 charges and maintains 12V

batteries, keeping them at full charge.

NOTE: The maintain mode technology

allows you to safely charge and maintain

a healthy battery for extended periods

of time. However, problems with the

battery, electrical problems in the

vehicle, improper connections or other

unanticipated conditions could cause

When lit, the charger has switched to the

maintain mode of operation.

BATTERY CHARGING TIMES

ABORTED CHARGE

If charging cannot be completed normally,

charging will abort. When charging aborts,

the charger’s output is shut off and the

BAD BATTERY

(red) LED will be lit. Do

not continue attempting to charge this

battery. Have it checked or replaced.

DESULFATION MODE

Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours.

CHARGING/BOOST/ENGINE START

(yellow/orange) LED will light as well.

The battery is drawing more

than the Engine Start Rate.

The charger may be

overheated.

and charger to cool down.

minutes, to help assist in cranking.

Crank time varies with the amount

of current drawn. If cranking draws

more than the Engine Start Rate,

crank time may be less than 3

seconds.

The thermal protector may have

tripped and needs a little longer to

close. Make sure the charger vents

never lit.

The BAD BATTERY

LED is lit.

The battery voltage is still

below 10V after 2 hours of

charging.

(or)

In maintain mode, the output

current is more than 1.5A for 12

hours.

below 12.2V and the total input

is less than 1.5 Ah.

The battery voltage drops to

below 12.2V in Maintain Mode.

The battery may be defective.

Make sure there are no loads on

the battery. If there are, remove

them. If there are none, have the

battery checked or replaced. To

reset the charger, unplug from the

AC outlet, wait a few moments and

plug it back in.

The battery capacity is too low,

or the battery is too old. Have it

checked or replaced.

The battery won’t hold a charge.

May be caused by a drain on the

battery or the battery could be bad.

Make sure there are no loads on

the battery. If there are remove

them. If there are none, have the

battery checked or replaced.

For REPAIR OR RETURN, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485. DO NOT SHIP

UNIT until you receive a RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number

from Customer Service at Schumacher Electric Corporation.

Input ................................................. 120V AC @ 60Hz, 2.2A continuous, 12A intermittent

Output .................................................................................12V DC, 6<>2/10A continuous

for two (2) years from the date of purchase at retail against defective material or

workmanship that may occur under normal use and care. If your unit is not free from

defective material or workmanship, Manufacturer’s obligation under this warranty is

solely to repair or replace your product with a new or reconditioned unit at the option

of the Manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit, along with

proof of purchase and mailing charges prepaid to the Manufacturer or its authorized

representatives in order for repair or replacement to occur.

Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this product

that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation and approved for use

with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected

not be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damage claims incurred by

purchasers, users or others associated with this product, including, but not limited to,

lost prots, revenues, anticipated sales, business opportunities, goodwill, business

interruption and any other injury or damage. Any and all such warranties, other than the

limited warranty included herein, are hereby expressly disclaimed and excluded. Some

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or

length of implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights and it is possible you may have other rights

which vary from this warranty.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE

6. Si el motor no arranca, utilice la

vuelva a enchufar.

puede ser demasiado grande

o tener un circuito en corto.

Verifíquela o reemplácela.

La batería no mantiene la carga.

Puede ser causada por una

batería descargada o la batería

podría ser malo. La batería puede

estar defectuosa. Asegúrese de

que no hay cargas en la batería. Si

1-800-621-5485. NO ENVÍE LA UNIDAD hasta que usted reciba AUTORIZACIÓN

Electric Corporation.

Entrada ............................................... 120V CA @ 60Hz, 2,2A continuo, 12A intermitente

Salida ......................................................................................12V CC, 6<>2/10A continuo

12V CC, 55A intermitente; 5 seg. máximo en, 180 seg. mínimo off

GARANTIA LIMITADA NO VALIDA EN MEXICO.

que pudieran surgir por su uso y cuidado normal. Si su unidad cuenta con material

defectuoso o defectos de mano de obra, la obligación de los Fabricantes, conforme a

la presente garantía, será simplemente reparar o sustituir el producto por uno nuevo o

por una unidad reparada, a elección del fabricante. Es obligación del comprador enviar

la unidad con comprobante de compra y los gastos de envío prepagos al fabricante o a

sus representantes autorizados para que ésta se pueda reparar o reemplazar.

El Fabricante no presta garantía por lo accesorios utilizados con este producto que no

sean los fabricados por Schumacher Electric Corporation y que no estén aprobados

para su uso con este producto. La presente Garantía Limitada será nula si el producto

se utiliza en forma errónea, se trata de manera inadecuada, es reparado o modicado

no será responsable ante reclamos por daños accidentales, especiales ni directos en

los que incurran los compradores, usuarios u otras personas asociadas al producto,

incluidas, a título enunciativo, los ingresos y ganancias no percibidos, ventas anticipadas,

oportunidades comerciales, el buen nombre, la interrupción de la actividad comercial

o cualquier otro daño que haya provocado. Todas las garantías, excepto la garantía

limitada incluida en el presente, por medio de la presente, quedan expresamente

anuladas y excluidas. Algunos estados no permiten la exclusión ni la limitación de los

daños accidentales ni directos o el plazo de garantía implícita, por lo que las limitaciones

o exclusiones mencionadas anteriormente podrían no corresponder con su caso. La

presente garantía le otorga derechos legales especícos y es probable que usted cuente

Visite nuestra página en www.batterychargers.com para registrar su producto en línea.

(¿No tiene acceso al internet? Llene la tarjeta de garantía y envíela.)

Go to www.batterychargers.com to register your product online.

(No internet access? Send in the completed warranty card.)

The warranty card should be submitted within 30 days of purchase. The customer

must keep the ORIGINAL receipt because it will be required for any warranty claims.

This warranty is not transferable. Send warranty card only.

Mail this card to: Schumacher Electric Corporation

Mount Prospect, IL 60056-2179

Name ______________________________________________________________

City ________________________________State _________ Zip Code _________

MODELO: ____________________ DESCRIPCIÓN: ________________________

Esta es la única garantía limitada expresa, y el productor no autoriza ni otorga

más que la descrita en el manual del dueño.

La tarjeta de garantía debe enviarse durante los primeros 30 días después de la

compra. El cliente debe mantener el recibo de compra ORIGINAL como

comprobante, el cual le otorga todo derecho a cualquier reclamo de garantía.

Esta garantía no es transferible. Envie tarjeta de garantía solamente.

Ciudad __________________________Estado ____________ C.P. _____________

Tel: ________________________ Correo electrónico _________________________

Nombre de la Tienda donde se Compró ____________ Fecha de compra _________

Localización de la Tienda ____________ Numero de Serie ____________________

Código de barras ___________________________ (CONSULTE EL PRODUCTO)