Troubleshooting - Schumacher SpeedCharge 10000A Owner's Manual

Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please read through this
chart for a possible solution to common problems.
PROBLEM
The battery is connected
and the charger is on,
but it isn't charging.
Indicator lights are lit in an
erratic manner not
explained in the "Using
Your Battery Charger"
section.
The CHECK (red) light
always flashes before the
battery is completely
charged.
Engine crank time is less
than specified.
The green CHARGED
light turns on a few
minutes after connecting
to the battery.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
The charger is in tester
mode, not charger mode. button to activate charging
You might have
accidentally activated a
special diagnostic mode. then unplug the unit and
The charger may be
defective.
The incorrect battery type
may have been selected.
This will happen if the
battery did not reach full
charge within 24 hours.
May be due to a very
large battery or a bank of
batteries requiring more
power than a 40/15 Amp
charger can deliver within necessary.
24 hours. The battery may
also be faulty.
Starter motor may be
drawing more than 100
Amps.
The battery may be fully
charged or recently
charged, leaving the
battery voltage high
enough to appear to be
fully charged.
The incorrect battery type
may have been selected.
15
SOLUTION
Press the CHARGE RATE
and select a charge rate.
Make sure nothing is
touching the control panel,
plug it in again.
Return to place of purchase
for replacement.
Reset the charger by un-
plugging it or briefly
disconnecting it or briefly
disconnecting the negative
battery clip. Select the
desired charge rate and
battery type again, if
Charge the battery at the
40A rate for 10 to 15
minutes then crank the
engine.
If the battery is in a vehicle,
turn the headlights on for a
few minutes to reduce the
battery voltage and try
charging again.
Reset the charger by un-
plugging it or briefly
disconnecting the negative
battery clip. Select the
desired charge rate and
battery type again, if
necessary.