Schumacher SPI3 Owner's Manual

Automatic battery charger
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English
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Deutsch
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Español
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Français
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Italiano
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Nederlands
Svenska
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  • Page 1 SPI3 English Italiano ....Page 02 ... Pagina 51 Deutsch Nederlands .... Seite 15 ... Pagina 63 Español Svenska ..Página 27 ... Sidan 74 Français .... Page 39 0099001439-01...
  • Page 2 ENGLISH Original language Model: SPI3 Automatic Battery Charger OWNER’S MANUAL Markings and symbols Read manual Caution, Do not For indoor Warning Class II before using. risk of electric expose use only. Charger shock. to rain. Contact the equipment supplier for details on...
  • Page 3 Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the charger. 1.4 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 1.5 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Schumacher ® persons or damage to property.
  • Page 4: Personal Precautions

    These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property. *The SPI3 has been tested and approved to charge the ChaoBaLi LiFePO battery, model number TDS-1220AH-1.
  • Page 5: Charger Location

    4. CHARGER LOCATION WARNING WARNING WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. 4.1 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit. 4.2 Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. 4.3 Do not set the battery on top of the charger.
  • Page 6: Ac Power Cord Connections

    FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A WARNING WARNING WARNING BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY: 7.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
  • Page 7 The charger does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off commands are controlled by plugging the SPI3 into an AC electrical wall outlet only after the battery connections have been made. Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it IMPORTANT may damage the charger and your vehicle.
  • Page 8: Calculating Charge Time

    If there are, remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced. MAINTAINING A BATTERY The SPI3 maintains 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge. NOTE: The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time.
  • Page 9: Display Messages

    Find your battery’s rating on the following chart, and note the charge time given for each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior to recharging. Add more time for severely discharged batteries. CHARGE RATE/ CHARGING TIME BATTERY SIZE/RATING 3 AMP...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    16. MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 16.1 Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet. 16.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place. 16.3 Do not store the connectors clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables. 16.4 If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords, connectors and charger.
  • Page 11: Limited Warranty

    Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this product that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation and approved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless through an unauthorized retailer.
  • Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity

    Cory Watkins, President July 1, 2014 Hereby declares that the equipment Model SPI3 is compliant to the DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8 June 2011 (RoHS) on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment while: The parts do not exceed the maximum concentrations of 0.1% by weight in homogenous...

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