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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Model MSC-2405 For 24-Volt Batteries Voltage: 24 amperage: 5 Owner’s Manual READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT 00-99-000904/1008...
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Page 2: Trademark Acknowledgements
Schumacher® is a registered trademark of Schumacher Electric Schumacher® Logo is a registered trademark of Schumacher MSC-2405™ is a trademark of Schumacher Electric Corporation MSC-2405 Owner’s Manual © 2008 Schumacher Electric The information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Use of this charger on other batteries could lead to severe property damage or personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The MSC-2405 offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. -
Page 4: Personal Precautions
Use this charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter- motor application. Do not use this battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property. -
Page 5: Preparing To Charge
PREPARING TO CHARGE If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al- ways remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off, to prevent arcing. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged. - Page 6 6.5. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 6.6. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
- Page 7 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERy IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy MAy CAUSE A BATTERy EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERy: Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
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Page 8: Battery Charging - Ac Connections
BATTERy CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS This battery charger is for use on nominal 100 - 240 volt circuits. DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock. -
Page 9: Product Features
ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTIONS No assembly required. PRODUCT FEATURES MOUNTING CHARGER TO A FLAT SURFACE Do not mount charger in a location with restricted air flow. The area where the charger is to be fastened must be dry, well ventilated and away from any combustible material and fumes. 11.1 Turn off and disconnect charger. -
Page 10: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL 12.1 POWER ON (red) LED charger is plugged in and receiving AC power. 12.2 CHARGING STATUS (yellow and green) LED TUS LED glows yellow when the charger is charging and green when the battery is charged and in maintain mode. LED Color/Flash Pattern Explanation Red On Yellow On... -
Page 11: Calculating Charge Time
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME To determine the time needed to fully charge your battery, you must first determine the battery’s charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent-of-Charge Tester. The following table will help you convert hy- drometer readings to percent of charge values. Specific Gravity 1.265 1.225... -
Page 12: Maintenance Instructions
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger (see sections 6.7 and 7.6). 15.2 After use, unplug charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case. -
Page 13: Before Returning For Repair
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIR Please do not return for repair before speaking to a customer service representative (1-800-621-5485). 18.1 When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all con- nections, AC outlet for a full 120-volts, charger clamps for correct polarity, and the quality of the connections from the cables to the output connector and from the output connector to the battery system. -
Page 14: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS 20.1 Battery Clamp Output Cord 20.2 3-Pin XLR 3-12C Output Cord 20.3 3/8” Dia. Ring Terminal Output Cord 38-99-001840 38-99-002111 38-99-002112 • •... -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this product that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation and ap- proved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is mis- used, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or modified by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer. - Page 16 • •...