Maintenance/Cleaning Instructions; Troubleshooting - Schumacher SE-3002 Owner's Manual

Very little maintenance is required for the battery charger. Follow common sense in wiping the charger clean and store in a clean, dry area.
1. After use, wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil
from clip, cord, and the charger case. Use a dry cloth.
2. Coil charger cords to prevent damage.
If a problem does occur, check the following:
PROBLEM
No meter reading.
Charger will not taper down.
High meter reading
Charging current is less than full
output rating of charger.
Ammeter needle moves to extreme
right, remains a short time, then
returns to zero, accompanied by a
clicking sound.
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MT. PROS-
PECT, 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. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together
with proof of purchase, transportation and/or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or its autho-
rized representative.
This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired
by anyone other than the manufacturer or its authorized representative.
The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any
implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.

MAINTENANCE/CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE
Charger is not plugged in
Connections are reversed
Poor electrical connection
AC outlet is dead
Battery is defective (will not accept
charge)
Battery has problem and will not take
full charge.
Battery is defective (will not take a
charge).
Battery is partially charged.
Battery is defective (battery plates are
crusted) and will not accept a full
charge.
AC power supply is low.
Severely discharged battery (but
otherwise good battery)
Battery is defective (will not accept
charge)
Charger is cycling after circuit breaking
overload.
3. Have any cracked or frayed cords replaced by a qualified
professional.
4. Store battery charger in a clean, dry area.
SOLUTION
Plug in
With charger unplugged, reverse clips and
reconnect (rock back and forth to bite in)
Clean clips and battery poles and reconnect (roll
back and forth to bite in)
Plug in a lamp or other appliance to check for
voltage
Have battery checked.
Have battery checked.
Have battery checked.
Continue charging.
Have checked and replace battery.
Plug charger into another grounded AC outlet.
Allow charging to continue until battery has
recovered sufficiently to take a charge (Circuit
breaker will continue to cycle and needle will
swing side to side until battery has recovered).
Have battery checked.
Wait until charger automatically resets itself
(DO NOT RETURN FOR SERVICE).
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEI-
THER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGA-
TION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE
MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PUR-
POSE OF THIS PRODUCT AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES SUCH FROM THIS LIMITED WAR-
RANTY.
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 SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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