Schumacher Proseries PSC-15A-OB User Manual

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If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always

3.5

remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of the accessories in the

vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being

3.6

charged.
Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning, keep

3.7

airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth.

Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate

airborne corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level

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specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without

removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA),

carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle

3.9

and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery

manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates

of charge.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual

3.10

and make sure that the output voltage of the charger is the correct voltage.
Make sure that the charger cable ring terminal connections are attached to the

3.11

battery and ground securely.
CHARGER LOCATION

Risk of explosion and contact with

battery acid.

When mounting the charger to the fender well, locate charger as far away

4.1

from the battery as DC cables permit.
Never place charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the

4.2

battery will corrode and damage the charger.
With the exception of the charger mounting bracket, do not set the battery on

4.3

top of the charger.
Never allow the battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the

4.4

electrolyte specific gravity or filling the battery.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any

4.5

way.