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Schumacher SE-1072 Important Safety Instructions Manual

Schumacher battery charger owner's manual se-1072

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801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE • MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS • 800-621-5485 • Ext. 322
Send Warranty Product Repairs to: 605 South Vermilion, Suite C, Brownsville, TX 78521-6851
Call Customer Service if you have questions: 1-800-621-5485

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

A.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model SE-1072.
A BATTERY CHARGER RECEIVES AC POWER FROM THE ELECTRIC OUTLET, AND
DELIVERS DC CURRENT TO THE BATTERY.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal Injury and damage.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
7. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be
used, make sure:
(a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those
of plug on charger;
(b) That extension cord is properly wired and In good electrical condition; and
(c) That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below:
AC INPUT RATING, AMPERES
Equal to or
Greater than
6
8
10
8. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediately.
9. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service man.
10. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
B. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
1. WORKING IN 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 INSTRUCTION EXACTLY.
but less than
8
10
12
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ELECTRIC CORP.
-This manual contains
AWG SIZE OF CORD
Length of Cord, Feet
25
50
18
16
18
14
16
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100
150
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Summary of Contents for Schumacher SE-1072

  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    Call Customer Service if you have questions: 1-800-621-5485 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model SE-1072. A BATTERY CHARGER RECEIVES AC POWER FROM THE ELECTRIC OUTLET, AND DELIVERS DC CURRENT TO THE BATTERY.
  • Page 2: Personal Precautions

    8. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
  • Page 3: Dc Connection Precautions

    (as in most vehicles), see G.5. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see G.6. 5. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
  • Page 4 In a risk of an electric shock. This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug Illustrated In sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated In sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown In sketch B If a properly grounded outlet is not available.
  • Page 5 4 hours, the battery will have supplied 40 AH. The approximate recharge time would then be calculated by dividing the 40 AH depleted from the battery, by the ampere charge rate of the battery charger. Add an extra 20% for tapering of the charge rate and battery recharge inefficiency.
  • Page 6: Problem Checklist

    ILLINOIS 60056-2179 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 two 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.