Storage Instructions; Calculating Charge Time; Maintenance Instructions; Troubleshooting - Schumacher Electric PS-1562A Owner's Manual

12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic Voltage Detection
When the charger is connected to a battery, it will automatically determine
whether the connected battery is a 6 Volt battery or a 12 Volt battery. This
eliminates the possibility of using the wrong voltage setting.
Automatic Temperature Compensation
The charger adjusts the maximum charge voltage and maximum maintain
voltage based on the ambient air temperature. This permits optimum charging
and safety.
Thermal Runaway
Automatically stops charging to prevent battery from overheating.
Charging
1. Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good
working condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
2. Connect the battery following the connection instructions described in
Using the Quick-Disconnect Cable Connectors section.
3. Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in Section 8.
4. If you've connected everything correctly, the CHARGING
LED should be lit indicating that the charger is charging. If the CHARG-
ING (yellow) LED does not light, check the connections or have
the battery checked/replaced.
Using the Quick-Connect Cable Connectors
Connect either of the two output cable assemblies to the charger in seconds.
Make sure to place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface like metal or
concrete.
BATTERY CLIPS: Connect the battery clip cable assembly to the charger.
Follow the safety instructions in sections 6 or 7 to connect the output clips to
the battery.
RING TERMINALS: The ring connectors permanently attach the battery provid-
ing easy access to quickly charge your battery. This application is appropri-
ate for motorcycles, lawn tractors, ATV's and snowmobiles. To permanently
attach it to a battery, loosen and remove each nut from the bolts at the battery
terminals. Connect the red positive ring connector ring to the positive (POS,
P, +) battery terminal. Connect the black negative ring connector ring to the
negative (NEG, N, -) battery terminal. Replace and tighten the nuts to secure it.
Take care to keep both wires and plug away from metal and the engine hood.
Connect the ring connector cable assembly to the charger.
Aborted Charge
If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging
aborts, the charger's output is shut off, and the CHARGING
will blink. To reset after an aborted charge, either disconnect the battery or
unplug the charger.
Desulfation Mode
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could become
sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated bat-
tery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation designed for such
batteries.
Completion of Charge
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED
lit, the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of
operation.
Maintain Mode
When the CHARGED (green) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain
Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a
small current when necessary. If the battery voltage drops below a preset level,
the charger will go back into Charge Mode until the battery voltage returns to
the full charge level, at which point the charger will return to Maintain Mode.
NOTE: The charger automatically switches between Charge Mode and
Maintain Mode as necessary. The CHARGED
when the battery is at full charge and off when the voltage drops below a preset
level and the charger goes into Charge Mode. This cycle will continue, and the
CHARGED (green) LED will stay on for longer periods of time as the bat-
tery becomes more fully charged.
13.

CALCULATING CHARGE TIME

Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to
bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the chart.
Find your battery's rating on the chart below, and note the charge time given.
The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior to recharging. Add
more time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERIES
14.
14.1
14.2
(yellow)
14.3
14.4
15.
15.1
15.2
15.3
16.
PROBLEM
Charger will not turn on
when properly con-
nected.
(yellow) LED
(green) LED. When
(green) LED may cycle on
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum.
CHARGING
low) LED is flashing.
17.
17.1
3
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
SMALL Motorcycle,
garden
tractor, etc.
CARS/ 200 - 315 CCA
TRUCKS
315 - 550 CCA
550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190 RC
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger
(see Sections 6, 7 and 8).
After use, unplug the charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corro-
sion and other dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-service-
able parts.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still con-
duct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you're using an on-board Marine
Charger).
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or
clipped to cables.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connec-
tion.
Severely discharged, but
otherwise good, battery.
Clips are not making a
good connection to the
battery.
Battery is defective.
Reverse connections at
battery.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted Diode Assembly
or Output Rectifier As-
sembly (hum).
Indicates the charger is in
(yel-
abort mode.

BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of
accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all connec-
tions, the AC outlet for a full 120-volts, the charger clips for correct polarity
and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clips and from the
clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean.
CHARGING TIME
6 - 12 AH 2 ½ - 4 hrs
12 - 32 AH 5 - 13 ½ hrs
40 - 60 RC 15 - 19 ¼ hrs
60 - 85 RC 19 ¼ - 24 ½ hrs
24 ½ - 46 ¼ hrs
80 RC 23 ½ hrs
140 RC 36 ¼ hrs
160 RC 40 hrs
180 RC 44 ¼ hrs
REASON/SOLUTION
Check for an open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying
the AC outlet.
Check the power cord
and extension cord for as
loose fitting plug.
The battery may not want
to accept a charge due to
a run-down state. Allow
the charging to continue
until the battery has had
a chance to recover suf-
ficiently enough to take a
charge. If more than 20
minutes, stop charging
and have the battery
checked.
Check for poor connec-
tion to battery and frame.
Make sure connection
points are clean. Rock
clips back and forth for a
better connection.
Have the battery checked.
Unplug the charger and
correct the lead connec-
tions.
No problem, this is a
normal condition.
Have charger checked by
a qualified technician.
See "Aborted Charge"
in the OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS Section.