For 6 and 12-volt batteries fully automatic microprocessor controlled battery charger with engine starter plus battery tester and alternator tester (16 pages)
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MODEL SC1358 Automatic Battery Charger OWNERS MANUAL PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. This manual will explain how to use the battery charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – 1.8 Do not operate charger if it has received This manual contains important safety a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise and operating instructions. damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
3. PREPARING TO CHARGE 3.1 If necessary to remove battery from battery without removable cell caps, such vehicle to charge, always remove as valve regulated lead acid batteries, grounded terminal from battery first. Make carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, instructions.
7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY to free end of cable. EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 7.5 Do not face battery when making final A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY: connection.
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AGM batteries are a variant of Sealed – The Absorbed Glass Mat construction VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid) batteries. allows the electrolyte to be suspended Popular uses include high-performance in close proximity with the plate’s active engine starting, power sports, deep-cycle, material.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY of time. However, problems with the The SC1358 maintains both 6 and 12 volt battery, electrical problems in the batteries, keeping them at full charge. vehicle, improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause NOTE: The maintain mode technology excessive current draws.
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Input Voltage ..................120V AC @ 60Hz, 2.5A Output Voltage ............6V or 12V, with Auto Voltage Detection Output Current Rating ..........2A DC @ 6V DC; 10A DC @ 12V DC Feel the difference with Schumacher. Learn more about automotive tools and trim we have.