Control Panel; Operating Instructions - Schumacher SI-200A Owner's Manual

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CONTROL PANEL

LED Indicators
CHECK BATTERY (red) LED lit: Indicates that the charger is not properly
connected to the battery.
CHECK BATTERY (red) LED flashing: Indicates the charger is in abort mode.
CHARGING (yellow) LED lit: Indicates the charger has detected a battery
and is charging it.
CHARGED (green) LED lit: Indicates the battery is fully charged and the
charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for a complete description of the
charger modes.
12.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
The charger does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off commands
are controlled by plugging the SI-200A into an AC electrical wall outlet only
after the battery connections have been made. See the warning label on the
charger for the correct input voltage.
Battery Information
This charger can be used with 6 celled, lead-acid batteries with rated
capacities of 20 Ah to 100 Ah.
Thermal Runaway
As a safety precaution, the charger automatically reduces the current if it
detects the battery may be getting too hot.
Charging
1. Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
2. Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
3.
Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8. Make
sure to place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface like metal or
concrete.
4. To disconnect, reverse the procedure.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with a auto-start feature. Current will not
be supplied to the battery connectors until a battery is properly connected.
Meaning, the connectors will not spark if touched together.
Using The Quick-Disconnect Cable Connectors
Connect any of the output cable assemblies to the charger in seconds. Make
sure to place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface like metal or
concrete.
NOTE: Never connect the clip and ring terminal connectors together for use
in other applications, such as external battery or other power source charging,
or to extend the output cable length, as reverse polarity and/or overcharge
conditions will occur.
This battery charger must be properly assembled in
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