Schumacher Electric SE-2352 Owner's Manual page 8

8. When disconnecting the charger,
set the charge rate switch and the
timer to the OFF position, disconnect
the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and
finally the positive clamp.
9. A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
MANUAL CHARGING MODE
When manual mode is performed, the
charger will continue to charge and will not
shut off. Monitor the charging process and
stop when the battery is fully charged. Not
doing so may damage your battery and
result in property damage or personal injury.
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow
all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage to the
vehicle's electrical system.
NOTE: If you have charged the battery
and it still will not start your car, do not
use the Engine Start feature, or it could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
Have the battery checked.
1. Set the charge rate switch and the
timer to the OFF position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery following the instructions given
in the CHARGING A BATTERY IN
THE VEHICLE section.
3. Plug the charger's AC power cord into
the AC outlet, and then move the timer
switch from OFF to the HOLD position
(does not apply to SE-2352).
4. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the
vehicle, set the charge rate selector
switch to the engine start position.
For models SE-2352 and SE-3612,
place the toggle switches (switch #1,
#2 or #3) in the appropriate position.
5. Crank the engine until it starts or 5
seconds pass. If the engine does not
start, wait 3 minutes before cranking
again. This allows the charger and
battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or
if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the
battery for 5 minutes before cranking the
engine.
6. If the engine fails to start, charge the
battery for 5 more minutes before
attempting to crank the engine again.
7. After the engine starts, move the
charge rate selector switch and timer
to the OFF position and unplug the AC
power cord before disconnecting the
battery clamps from the vehicle.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
NOTE: If the engine does turn over but
never starts, there is not a problem with
the starting system; there is a problem
somewhere else with the vehicle.
STOP cranking the engine until the
other problem has been diagnosed and
corrected.
USING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
TESTER (SE-4022 only)
1. Set the Voltage Selector switch to the
correct setting (6V or 12V) for your
battery.
2. Set the timer to the OFF position.
3. Connect the battery to the charger, as
specified earlier. The charger does not
need to be plugged into an AC outlet.
4. Read the voltmeter.
Keep in mind that this reading is only a
battery voltage reading; a false charge may
mislead you. We suggest that you turn on
the headlights for a couple of minutes and
then wait a couple of minutes after you
have turned them off before reading the
meter. Then, follow the convenient color
code shown on the meter.
USING THE BATTERY LOAD TESTER
(SE-8050 only)
1. Set the Voltage Selector switch to the
correct setting (6V or 12V) for your
battery.
2. Set the timer to the OFF position.
3. Connect the battery to the charger as
specified earlier. The charger does not
need to be plugged into an AC outlet.
4. Press the Battery Load Test switch to
LOAD ON for 10 seconds and read
the voltmeter.
• Green – Indicates the battery capacity
is OK. The battery may or may not be
fully charged. Check the specific gravity
to determine the state of charge. If the
specific gravity shows less than a full
charge, check for an electrical drain
on the battery or for possible charging
system problems. Recharge the battery
to full charge.
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