Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric SE-175 Owner's Manual

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
CHARGING A BATTERY
IN THE VEHICLE
1. Turn off all the vehicle's accessories.
2. Keep the hood open.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Set the charge rate switch to the OFF
position.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts that can cause injury.
6. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8. Select the desired charge rate. Place
the toggle switches in the appropriate
position.
9. MONITOR THE CHARGER AND THE
BATTERY.
10. When disconnecting the charger, set
the charge rate switch to the OFF
position, disconnect the charger from
the AC power, remove the clamp from
the vehicle chassis, and then remove
the clamp from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Set the charge rate switch to the OFF
position.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5. Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
6. Select the desired charge rate. Place
the toggle switches in the appropriate
position.
7. MONITOR THE CHARGER AND THE
BATTERY.
8. When disconnecting the charger, set
the charge rate switch 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 to the OFF
position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery following the instructions given
in Charging a Battery in the Vehicle.
3. Plug the charger's AC power cord into
the AC outlet.
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.Place the toggle
switches 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 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.
FAN OPERATION
It is normal for the fan to be on all the time.
Keep the area near the charger clear of
obstructions to allow the fan to operate
efficiently.
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