Schumacher SC-1000A - Manual (Page 18)

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 13.
Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger 13.1
(see sections 6.7 and 7.6).
After use, unplug charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion
13.2
and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case.
Servicing does not require opening unit, as there are no user-serviceable
13.3
parts.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 14.
Store charger unplugged, in an upright position. Cord will still conduct 14.1
electricity until it is unplugged from outlet.
Store inside, in a dry, cool place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine
14.2
Charger ).
Do not store clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or
14.3
clipped to the cables.
TROUBLESHOOTING 15.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
CONNECTED (red)
light is not on.
(Models: SC-600A,
SSC-1500A, SC-
1200A)
CHECK (red)
light is not on.
(Models: SC-1000A
& SSC-1000A)
The battery is not
connected correctly.
Connection to battery is
reversed.
The battery voltage is less
than one volt.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Rock clips back and forth for a
better connection.
Correct connection.
Replace the battery or try
using a manual charger to
bring above one volt.
Indicator lights are lit
in an erratic manner,
not explained in the
Operating Instructions.
A button may have been
pressed while the charger
was being plugged in.
Make sure nothing is touching
the control panel, then unplug
the unit and plug it in again.
CONNECTED (red)
light is blinking.
(Models: SC-600A,
SSC-1500A, SC-
1200A)
Charger in abort mode.
Battery may also be
faulty. This will happen if
the battery did not reach
full charge within 48
hours. May be due
to a very large battery
or a bank of batteries
requiring more power
than the charger can
deliver in 48 hours.
Reset the charger by
unplugging it. Select the
desired CHARGE RATE and
BATTERY TYPE again, if
necessary.