Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting/Error Codes - Schumacher Electric SC1359 Owner's Manual

POWER-UP IDLE TIME LIMIT
If no button is pressed within 10 minutes after the battery charger is first powered up, the charger will automatically switch from tester to charger if a battery is connected.
In that case, the charger will be set to charge at the 3A rate and gel cell battery type.
TESTING AFTER CHARGING
After the unit has been changed from tester to charger (by selecting a charge rate), it remains a charger. To change the battery charger back to a tester, press the Charging
Rate button until all charge rate LEDs are off.

12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• 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 clamps clipped together, clipped to the handle, on or around metal, or clipped to the cables.

13. TROUBLESHOOTING/ERROR CODES

Error Codes
CODE
The battery voltage is still under 10V (for a 12V battery) or 5V (for a 6V
bAd
bAT battery) after 2 hours of charging.
F01
The charger has detected a sulfated battery.
SUL
The charger cannot desulfate the battery.
bAd
bAT
F02
The battery was unable to reach the "full charge" voltage.
bAd
bAT
F03
The connections to the battery are reversed.
F04
The charger was unable to keep the battery fully charged in maintain mode.
bAd
bAT
F05
The charger detected that the battery may be getting too hot (thermal
bAd
runaway).
bAT
F06
If you get an error code, check the connections and settings and/or replace the battery.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Battery clamps do not spark when touched
together.
Three LEDs come on for 2 seconds, then turn off. The charger is plugged into an AC outlet.
The charger will not turn on when properly
connected.
I cannot select a 6V or 12V setting.
I press the display button, but do not see the
percentage of charge.
The display shows
"bAD / bAt / F01 ".
The display shows
"bAD / bAt / F02".
The display shows
"bAD / bAt / F05".
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The charger is equipped with an auto-start feature.
It will not supply current to the battery clamps until
a battery is properly connected. The clamps will not
spark if touched together.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery is defective.
The charger is equipped with Auto Voltage Detection,
which automatically detects the voltage and charges
the battery.
When first connected to a battery, the display shows
voltage only.
The battery voltage is still below 10V (for a 12V
battery) or 5V (for a 6V battery) after 2 hours of
charging.
Desulfation was unsuccessful, after 10 hours.
Lack of progress is detected after 12 hours in Maintain
mode.
The battery could be bad. Have it checked or replaced.
The charger will go into desulfation mode. If the desulfation is not
successful after 10 hours, the charger will go into abort mode.
The battery could not be desulfated; have it checked or replaced.
May be caused by trying to charge a large battery or bank of batteries on
too low of a current setting. Try again with a higher current setting or have
the battery checked or replaced.
The battery is connected backwards. Unplug the charger and reverse the
connections to the battery.
The battery won't hold a charge. May be 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.
The charger automatically shuts the current off if it detects the battery may
be getting too hot. Have the battery checked or replaced.
No problem; this is a normal condition.
No problem; this is normal.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting plug.
Have the battery checked.
No problem; this is normal.
This is normal. The percentage of charge is only
displayed during charging.
The battery may be defective. Make sure there are no
loads on the battery. If there are, remove them. If there are
none, have the battery checked or replaced.
The battery may be defective. Have battery checked or
replaced.
The battery won't hold a charge. May be 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.
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REASON/SOLUTION
SOLUTION