Schumacher 1000AP - Manual (Page 11)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please completely read
this chart for possible solutions to common problems.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Check RED light Is on. The battery is not connected Connect or adjust clips.
correctly. Check for correct polarity.
The battery is less than one Replace the battery or try
volt. using a manual charger to
bring above 1 volt.
Indicator lights are lit in an A button may have been Make sure nothing is
erratic manner not explained pressed when the charger touching the control panel,
in the “Using Your Battery was plugged in. then unplug the unit and
Charger” section. plug it in again.
The charger may be Return to place of purchase
defective. for replacement.
The Check RED light is Charger in abort mode. See “Using Your Battery
flashing. Battery may be bad. Charger."
The CHECK (red) light This will happen if the Reset the charger by un-
always flashes before the battery did not reach full plugging it or briefly discon-
battery is completely charge within 24 hours. May necting the negative battery
charged. be due to a very large clip. Select the desired
battery or a bank of batteries charge rate and battery type
requiring more power than again, if necessary.
the charger can deliver in
24 hours. Battery may also
be faulty.
The green CHARGED light The battery may be fully If the battery is in a vehicle,
turns on a few minutes after charged or recently charged, turn the headlights on for a
connecting to the battery. leaving the battery voltage few minutes to reduce the
high enough to appear to be battery voltage and try
fully charged. charging again. Also try a
lower CHARGE RATE
selection.
The charger is making an The charger has a relay that No problem, this is a normal
audible clicking sound. turns the current on and off condition.
to the battery.