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Schumacher Proseries PSC-12500A User Manual

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system should charge the battery back to normal during that period. If the vehicle will

only be operated for a short period (short drive), the battery might need to be charged

again before it could start the vehicle again.

Completing an interrupted charge Once the battery has reached 85% charge, if the

charging process is interrupted and restarted, the charger could go straight into Maintain

Mode. However, if the original charge was started using the 15◄►40A rate, the charge

can often be completed using the 2A rate.

12. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

12.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger

(see Sections 6, 7 and 8).

12.2 After use, unplug the charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other

dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the charger case.

12.3 Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.

13. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

13.1 Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity

until it is unplugged from the outlet.

13.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine Charger).

13.3 Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables.

14. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REASON/SOLUTION

The charger is

making an audible

clicking sound.

Circuit breaker is cycling.

Battery is defective.

Shorted battery cables or clips.

Severely discharged battery, but

otherwise it is a good battery.

Reverse connections at battery.

The settings may be wrong.

Check the charger settings.

Have the battery checked.

Circuit breaker is cycling. Check

for shorted cables or clips and

replace if necessary.

Allow charging to continue until

battery has a chance to recover

sufficiently to take a charge.

If more than 20 minutes, stop

charging and have the battery

checked.

Shut the charger off and correct

the lead connections.

Charger makes a loud

buzz or hum.

Transformer laminations vibrate

(buzz).

Shorted Diode Assembly or

Output Rectifier Assembly (hum).

No problem; this is a normal

condition.

Have charger checked by a

qualified technician.