Before Returning For Repairs - Schumacher SE-1-12S Owner's Manual

PROBLEM
The battery is
connected and the
charger is on, but
is not charging.
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16.

BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

16.1 When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery
is capable of accepting a normal charge. Double check all
connections, the AC outlet for a full 120-volts, the charger ring
terminals for correct polarity and the quality of the connections
from the cables to the ring terminals and from the ring terminals to
the battery system. The ring terminals must be clean.
16.2 When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it
will not draw the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both
dangerous and damaging to a battery to force higher amperage
into it than it can effectively use in recharging.
16.3 When an UNkNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please
read the complete manual and call the customer service number
for information that will usually eliminate the need for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information
about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday through Friday
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Severely discharged
battery, but otherwise
it is a good battery.
1-800-621-5485
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REASON/SOLUTION
The battery must
measure at least
1 volt to start the
charging process. If
it is under 1 volt you
must charge it using
a separate charger to
get the voltage up to
at least 1 volt before
you can use the
charger.