Maintenance And Care; Specifications; Troubleshooting; Before Returning For Repairs - Schumacher Electric SC1389 Owner's Manual

12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep you
battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the ring terminals each time you
are finished charging. Wipe off any
battery fluid that may have come in
contact with them, to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the
finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.

13. SPECIFICATIONS

Input ....................................................................................................... 120V AC/60Hz, 3.7A
Output ...............................................................................................................12V DC@15A
Ingress protection rating ..................................................................................................IP65

14. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Correctly connected to
battery, but not charging.
The red LED is flashing.
The red LED is solid; no
charging status/battery type
LEDs lit.
The red LED is solid and
OFF LED is lit.
The red LED is solid and
battery type LED is lit.

15. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

For REPAIR OR RETURN, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485. DO NOT SHIP
UNIT until you receive a RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number
from Customer Service at Schumacher Electric Corporation.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Battery voltage is too low.
The bank is turned off
(indicated by lit "OFF"
and LEDs).
Bad fuse on the leads.
Connections are reversed.
The charger has detected a
problem with the battery.
No battery type is selected;
the bank has turned off.
Battery not connected.
Bad fuse on the leads.
If these solutions do not eliminate the problem,
or for more information about troubleshooting,
contact customer service for assistance:
services@schumacherelectric.com
www.batterychargers.com
or call 1-800-621-5485
• Coil the input and output cords neatly
when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords
and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC
power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not
store the ring terminals on or around metal.
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SOLUTION
The battery may be defective.
Have the battery checked and
replace, if necessary.
Press the Select button to
select battery type; charging
will then start.
Replace the fuse.
Reverse the connections.
The battery may be defective.
Have the battery checked and
replace, if necessary.
Press the Select button
to activate bank and select
battery type.
Connect the battery.
Replace the fuse.