Charger Location/Mounting Instructions; Dc Wiring Details; Inline Fuses; Led Display - Schumacher SS-15A1-OB Owner's Manual

CHARGER LOCATION/MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

The charger may be permanently mounted
and connected. When choosing a location:
• Do not restrict the airflow under the charger.
Do not mount the charger next to fuel tanks
or below the waterline of the boat. The
charger is rainproof and is approved for
mounting on the weatherdeck.
• To allow for proper air circulation, a minimum
of four inches of unobstructed area must be
permitted on all sides of the charger.
• Chose a location such that the six-foot
cables can reach the battery(ies).
Four mounting holes have been provided
for secure installation. Using the charger as
When connecting the ring terminals to the
battery, remove nuts on battery posts, place
the ring terminal on corresponding positive
and negative post, and replace each nut
tightly to ensure a good connection.
When connecting the ring terminals,
connect the black 12 volt lead to the
negative battery post and the red 12 volt
lead to the positive battery post.
Inline fuses, located close to the ends of the
red leads, protect the charger from
extremely high voltage surges, lightning
WHILE SETTING THE BATTERY TYPE:
RED – AGM batteries
YELLOW – Gel batteries
GREEN – Flooded batteries
BLANK – No battery selected
a template, place the charger in the
selected location and mark each of the four
holes with a pencil. In a well ventilated
environment, drill the four holes using a #9
(7/32") drill bit for use with nuts and bolts
OR with a 5/32" drill bit for use with #10 self
tapping screws. Use caution when drilling,
to avoid drilling into wires or other
components. Using #10 bolts, nuts and
lockwashers, mount the charger with the
LEDs facing up on a flat vertical surface, to
allow for ventilation. Route the AC and DC
cords to either end and avoid pinching them
under the base. A sealant may be used to
waterproof the screw holes.

DC WIRING DETAILS

When connecting the charger to TWO and
THREE batteries, connect the positive lead
from charging bank one to the positive post
of battery one. Connect the negative lead
from charging bank one to the negative post
of battery one. Connect the leads from
charging bank two to battery two, and three
to battery three in the same fashion. NOTE:
Removal of a strap between two batteries in
a 24- or 36-Volt system is not necessary.
For details, see diagrams below.

INLINE FUSES

strikes or other high current surges. If a fuse
blows, replace only with AGC-30 30 A 32 V
1 1/4" (3.18 cm) glass fuse.

LED DISPLAY

WHILE CHARGING:
RED – Check battery
YELLOW – Charging
GREEN – Charged
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