Schumacher SP1297 Owner's Manual

Schumacher SP1297 Owner's Manual

Automatic battery charger
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MODEL / MODELO / MODÈLE :
SP1297
Automatic Battery Charger
Cargador de baterías automático
Chargeur de batterie automatique
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.
This manual will explain how to use the charger safely and effectively. Please read
and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
POR FAVOR CONSERVE ESTE MANUAL DEL USUARIO Y LEALO ANTES DE CADA
USO. En este manual le explica cómo utilizar el cargador de manera segura y confiable.
Por favor, lea y siga las siguientes instrucciones y precauciones.
ESSAYER DE GARDER LE MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS ET LE LIRE AVANT CHAQUE
UTILISATION. Ce manuel explique comment utiliser l'unité d'une façon sûre et efficace. S'il
vous plaît lisez et suivez ces instructions et précautions.
OWNERS MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
GUIDE D'UTILISATION
0099001798-01

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO GUIDE D’UTILISATION MODEL / MODELO / MODÈLE : SP1297 Automatic Battery Charger Cargador de baterías automático Chargeur de batterie automatique PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. This manual will explain how to use the charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................4 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................5 PREPARING TO CHARGE ......................5 CHARGER LOCATION ........................6 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS ....................6 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE ......... 6 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE ......... 7 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS............7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................8 FEATURES ............................8...
  • Page 3 TABLE DES MATIÈRES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ................31 MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE ................32 PRÉPARATION POUR LE CHARGEMENT ................33 EMPLACEMENT DU CHARGEUR ....................33 PRÉCAUTIONS SUR LA CONNEXION C.C................33 ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST INSTALLÉE DANS UN VÉHICULE .....34 ÉTAPES À...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. 1.2 Keep out of reach of children. 1.3 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 1.4 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Schumacher Electric ® Corporation may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
  • Page 5: Personal Safety Precautions

    PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.1 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 2.3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
  • Page 6: Charger Location

    3.5 Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge. 3.6 Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If charger has adjustable charge rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate.
  • Page 7: Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle

    6.6 For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    8.3 USING AN EXTENSION CORD The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, follow these guidelines: • Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    LED INDICATOR GREEN LED solid (CHARGING): The charger is charging the battery. GREEN LED pulsing (CHARGED/MAINTAINING): The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode. GREEN LED flashing: The charge has aborted (see Aborted Charge section). 12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it may damage the charger and your vehicle.
  • Page 10 5. When the charger starts, the GREEN LED will be solid, and the display will show ANALYZING BATTERY while the charger determines if the battery is properly connected, the condition of the battery, and whether the battery is 6V or 12V. 6.
  • Page 11 12V ACCESSORY PLUG QUICK-CONNECT Charge or maintain your battery without lifting the hood. 1. Connect the end of the 12V accessory plug quick-connect to the charger. 2. Insert the 12V accessory plug into the 12V accessory outlet. 3. Route the power cord from the charger through the vehicle’s open window. 4.
  • Page 12: Display Messages

    will go into Abort Mode (see Aborted Charge section). This is usually caused by a drain on the battery, or the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are, remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced. MAINTAINING A BATTERY This unit maintains 6V and 12V batteries, keeping them at full charge.
  • Page 13: Maintenance And Care

    CHARGE ABORTED-BAD BATTERY (Green LED flashing) – Circumstances that could cause an Abort situation during charging: • The battery is severely sulfated or has a shorted cell and can’t reach a full charge. • The battery is too large or there is a bank of batteries and it doesn’t reach full charge within a set time period.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    1-800-621-5485, Monday-Friday 7:00 to 5:00 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. • 14 •...
  • 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 approved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or modified by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer.
  • Page 16: Instrucciones Importantes De Seguridad

    1.2 Manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños. 1.3 No exponga el cargador a la lluvia o a la nieve. 1.4 El uso de un accesorio no recomendado o suministrado por Schumacher ® Electric Corporation puede provocar riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica o lesiones a personas.
  • Page 17: Precauciones De Seguridad Personal

    IMPORTANCIA QUE SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES CADA VEZ QUE UTILIZA EL CARGADOR. b. Para reducir el riesgo de explosión de una batería, siga estas instrucciones y aquellas publicadas por el fabricante de la batería y por el fabricante de cualquier equipo que intente utilizar en la proximidad de la batería. Revise las pautas de precaución en estos productos y en el motor.
  • Page 18: Preparación Para La Carga

    PREPARACIÓN PARA LA CARGA 3.1 Si resulta necesario extraer la batería del vehículo para cargarla, siempre retire el terminal con descarga a tierra en primer lugar. Asegúrese de que todos los accesorios en el vehículo se encuentren apagados para evitar la formación de arcos eléctricos. 3.2 Asegúrese de que el área que rodea a la batería se encuentre bien ventilada mientras se carga la batería.
  • Page 19: Precauciones De Conexión En Cc

    PRECAUCIONES DE CONEXIÓN EN CC 5.1 Conecte y desconecte las pinzas de salida CC. sólo después de haber establecido todos los interruptores del cargador a la posición de “apagado” (si es aplicable) y de haber desconectado el enchufe de C.A. del tomacorriente eléctrico. Nunca permita que las pinzas tengan contacto entre sí.
  • Page 20: Siga Estos Pasos Cuando La Batería Se Encuentre Fuera Del Vehículo

    SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA SE ENCUENTRE FUERA DEL VEHÍCULO ADVERTENCIA: UNA CHISPA PROVOCADA CERCA DE LA BATERÍA PUEDE CAUSAR LA EXPLOSIÓN DE LA BATERÍA. PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE PROVOCAR CHISPAS CERCA DE LA BATERÍA: 7.1 Verifique la polaridad de los bornes de la batería. El borne POSITIVO (POS, P, +) de la batería generalmente posee un diámetro mayor al borne NEGATIVO (NEG, N, -).

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