Schumacher SE-2150MA Owner's Manual

2/15/110 amp automatic battery charger with engine star

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Owner's Manual
Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully
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 instructions exactly.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
A.
1.
Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all
instructions and cautions printed on:
• Battery Charger
• Battery
• Vehicle or unit using battery
2.
Use battery charger on LEAD ACID type rechargeable
batteries only, such as used in autos, trucks, tractors,
airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc. Charger is not
intended to supply power to low-voltage electrical system
other than in an automotive application.
WARNING: 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.
3.
Use only attachments recommended or sold by
manufacturer. Use of non-recommended attachments may
result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
4.
When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug
not by the cord. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to
cord or plug.
5.
Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped on, tripped
over, or subjected to damage or stress.
6.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Have
cord replaced immediately.
7.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to a
qualified professional for inspection and repair.
8.
Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified
professional when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in electric shock or fire.
9.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

Important Safety Instructions

GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION
801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE • MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179
Send Warranty Product Repairs to: 1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Call Customer Service if you have questions: 1-800-621-5485
Battery
Charger
Model:
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10. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire or
electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make
sure that:
• Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number,
size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
• Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
• Wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger,
as specified below:
Length of cord (feet):
AWG size of cord:
11. Always charge battery in a well ventilated area.
NEVER operate in a closed-in or restricted area without
adequate ventilation.
WARNING: Risk of explosive gas.
12. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC charger
cables permit.
13. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
14. NEVER charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte)
is frozen, bring into a warm area to thaw before charging.
15. NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specific gravity or filling battery.
16. NEVER set a battery on top of charger.
17. NEVER place charger directly above battery being charged.
Gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
18. NEVER touch the battery clips together when the charger
is energized.
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SE-2150MA
2/15/110 Amp
Automatic Battery Charger
With Engine Start
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and cautions printed on: •...
  • Page 2: Preparing To Charge

    Improper connection can result in a risk of 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.
  • Page 3: Meter And Switch Functions

    BATTERY TYPE: You may select between two basic Battery Types: Regular or Deep Cycle Battery. Both settings operate automatically and will shut off when the battery is fully charged. Use the Regular for all wet-cell, lead-acid batteries. (This charger is not recommended for Gel-Cell and AGM batteries.) Use the Deep Cycle setting for all Deep Cycle wet-cell, lead-acid batter- ies.
  • Page 4: Charging Battery In/Out Of Vehicle

    NOTE: The negative post is normally grounded. NEGATIVE GROUNDED POST 5A. 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 5: Charge Period

    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 work- manship. If such should occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer.
  • Page 6 MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO EL TRABAJAR CERCA DE BATERIAS DE PLOMO-ACIDO ES PELIGROSO. LAS BATERIAS GENERAN GASES EXPLOSIVOS DU- RANTE LA OPERACION NORMAL DE LA BATERIA. POR ESTA RAZON ES SUMAMENTE IMPORTANTE QUE LEA ESTE MANUAL Y OBSERVE EXACTAMENTE LAS INSTRUCCIONES CADA VEZ QUE SE USE EL CARGADOR.
  • Page 7 batería. Nunca lo conecte a un receptáculo remoto ni a otro dispositivo para cargar la batería desde un lugar distante. Los cables podrían ser inadecuados para resistir la corriente de este cargador y podrían recalentarse. A menudo estos cables vienen unidos con otros cables que podrían resultar dañados y causar un cortocircuito a la batería y al cargador.
  • Page 8 NAL DE ESTE PRODUCTO. ESTA GARANTIA LIMITADA NO ES TRANSFERIBLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation garantiza este cargador de batería por dos a partir de la compra minorista por material o mano de obra defectuosos. La unidad será reparada o reemplazada a la opción del fabricante de ocurrir lo anterior.

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