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Schumacher SC-6000A SpeedCharge Owner's Manual

Schumacher SC-6000A SpeedCharge Owner's Manual

Fully automatic microprocessor controlled battery charger with engine starter plus battery tester and for 12-volt batteries
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Model SC-6000A
For 12-Volt Batteries
Fully Automatic
Microprocessor Controlled
Battery Charger with
Engine Starter plus
Battery Tester and
Alternator Tester
CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.
ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
U.S.A.
0099000366/0903

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Model SC-6000A For 12-Volt Batteries Fully Automatic Microprocessor Controlled Battery Charger with Engine Starter plus Battery Tester and Alternator Tester CAUTION: Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and follow them with each use of this product. ELECTRIC CORPORATION Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED WARRANTY ... 16 PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. The SpeedCharge Model SC-6000A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger/Tester and Engine Starter, offers features to accommodate the needs for home or light commer- cial use. This manual will explain how to use the SpeedCharge safely and effectively.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Wash hands after handling. • Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment using battery. • Use charger only on lead-acid type rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, tractors, air- planes, vans, RV’s, trolling motors,...

  • Page 4: Personal Safety Precautions

    • Always operate the battery charger in an open, well-ventilated area. • Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.

  • Page 5: Before Using Your Battery Charger

    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. PLUGGING IT IN Your charger requires a 120V AC receptacle installed according to all local codes and ordinances.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    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 VEHICLE: 1. Avoid personal injury by keeping clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other engine parts.

  • Page 7: Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle

    GROUNDED USING ENGINE START POWER OUTLET Your battery charger can be used to jump start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature. IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instruc- tions and precautions when charging your battery.

  • Page 8: Speedcharge Controls

    Not intended for industrial applications. • 60A START: Provides 60 amps for cranking an engine with a weak or SC-6000A CONTROL PANEL run down battery. Always use in combination with a battery. BATTERY TYPE SWITCH Use this switch button to set the type of battery to be charged to one of the following three.

  • Page 9: Control Panel Guide

    CONTROL PANEL GUIDE...

  • Page 10: Using The Built-In Battery Tester

    Battery Council International scale. TESTING SEQUENCE There are four basic steps required to use the SC-6000A as a battery tester. 1. Connect the SpeedCharge battery clamps to the battery. Be sure to follow all of the precautions listed under “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”.

  • Page 11: Using The Built-In Alternator Tester

    “Alternator %” and read the alternator percent. TESTER STATUS LED’s When the SC-6000A is operating as an alternator tester, the status LED’s light under the following conditions. • The CHARGED (green) LED will light if the output of the charging system is at the normally desired level.

  • Page 12: Using Your Battery Charger

    The buttons are ignored. The digital USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER OVERVIEW Using the SpeedCharge battery charger is very simple. First, connect the battery and AC power following the precautions listed under “OPERATING INSTRUC- TIONS”. Then select the appropriate BATTERY TYPE and CHARGE RATE for your battery.

  • Page 13: Charging Tips

    30A CHARGE RATE: When set to 10A, the unit will charge the battery for a few minutes at 10A. The charger will determine whether to increase the current to 30A, based on factors including the battery voltage and type selected. If the current is increased from 10A to 30A, the 30A will change from yellow to orange.

  • Page 14: Battery Percent And Charge Time

    Such batteries should not be charged using the 10A rate. The 30A is for charging larger batteries. The SC-6000A charges at the selected charge rate and eventually reduces the charge rate in a controlled manner. After the charging process...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years. 1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    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.

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