Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle - Schumacher SSC-1500A Owner's Manual

CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED
FROM THE VEHICLE:
POSITIVE
BATTERY
24", 6 GAUGE
CABLE
1. Note the polarity of the battery posts
by checking the identification marks
on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or
+) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The
positive post is usually larger than the
negative post.
2. Attach at least a 24-inch-long,
6-gauge (AWG), insulated battery
cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -)
battery post. Rock and twist the clamp
back and forth to be sure a solid elec-
trical connection is made.
3. Connect the red (POSITIVE) output
clamp to the POSITIVE battery post.
Rock and twist the clamp back and
forth to be sure a solid electrical con-
nection is made.
4. Position yourself as far away from the
battery as possible, and then connect
the black (NEGATIVE) output clamp
to the free end of the cable.
5. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
The charger will be set to the Tester
Mode for STANDARD battery type.
NEGATIVE
BATTERY CHARGER
POWER
CORD
GROUNDED
POWER
OUTLET
6. Press the appropriate control buttons
to select the desired BATTERY SIZE
and BATTERY TYPE. The CHARG-
ING (yellow) LED should light and the
charging process should start. If the
CONNECTED (red) LED is not on,
check for correct cable connections.
7. To disconnect the charger, unplug
its power cord before attempting
to disconnect the charger clamps.
TO Then, standing away from the bat-
tery, remove the output clamp from
the NEGATIVE battery post. Finally,
remove the output clamp from the
POSITIVE battery post.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instruc-
tions and precautions when charging
your battery. Wear complete eye protec-
tion and clothing protection. Charge your
battery in a well-ventilated area.
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