Schumacher Automatic SC-600A User Manual

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FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A

BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

Check the polarity of the battery posts. The

7.1

POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a

larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) (13.29 mm

7.2

) insulated battery

cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.

7.3

Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to the NEGATIVE

7.4

(NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as possible – then connect the

NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free end of the cable.
Do not face the battery when making the final connection.

7.5

Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.

7.6

When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting

7.7

procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard

7.8

requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

This battery charger is for use on a

8.1

nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounded

plug that looks like the plug illustrated. The

charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of

electric shock. The plug must be plugged into

an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with

all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle

(outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.

8.2

Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet,

have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper

connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.
NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations, use of an adapter plug is not allowed in

Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the United States is not recommended and should

not be used.
Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:

8.3

AC input rating, amperes*

AWG size of cord, Length of cord, feet (m)

At least

But less than

25 (7.6)

50 (15.2)

100 (30.5)

150 (45.6)

*If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the

corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the

voltage rating - for example:

1200 watts/120 volts = 10 amperes

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.