Schumacher XC6 User Manual

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FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO

REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is

6.1

necessary to close the hood during the charging process, ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery

clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.

6.2

Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter then the

6.3

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis

6.4

(as in most vehicles), see step 6.5. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 6.6.
For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +)

6.5

ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the

battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part

of the frame or engine block.
For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N,

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-) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the

battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part

of the frame or engine block.
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.

6.7

When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis

6.8

and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
See CALCULATING CHARGE TIME for length of charge information.

6.9

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 POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the

7.1

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.

7.2

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 (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away

7.4

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. As stated in 7.4, face away from the battery when connecting the

7.5

negative clip to the cable.
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.

7.6

When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting procedure and break the first

7.7

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 requires equipment specially designed

7.8

for marine use.

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the

8.1

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.