PulseTech SC-2 User manual

SuitCase Charger
12V Battery
Recovery/Maintenance Charger
SC-2
SuitCase Charger
Part # 746X814
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Five LED
Indicators per
charging
channel
Flexible, replaceable
battery cable with clips
Independent
charging channels
Dent resistant, shatter-
resistant case
Rugged HPX
plastic cabinet
ON/OFF Switch
Independent
charging channels
Dent resistant, shatter-
resistant case
Rugged HPX
plastic cabinet
Five LED
Indicators
per charging
channel
ON/OFF Switch
Flexible, replaceable
battery cable with clips

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for your SC-2 SuitCase Charger
2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by PulseTech Products
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting charger.
4. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use
of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used, make sure:
a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size
and shape as those of plug on charger;
b) That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition; and
c) That wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of the charger
as specified:
Length of cord (ft): 25 50 100
AWG size of cord: 16 12 10
5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug –replace the cord
or plug immediately.
6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when
service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk.

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9. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASSES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF
UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR
CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and
those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any
equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary
marking on these products and on engine.
10. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid
toughing eyes while working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto
battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part
that may cause explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces,
and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid
battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a
ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

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h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not
intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other
than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger for
charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons
and damage to property.
i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
j) CAUTION: Pinch/Crush Hazard. Close lid slowly. Ensure power
cord and battery cables are not damaged during closing.
11. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) Remove battery from vehicle to charge. Always remove grounded
terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle
are off, so as not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is
being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of
cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from
coming in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level
specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas
from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully
follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as
removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended
rates of charge.
f) Determine voltage of battery and make sure it matches the output
rating of the battery charger.
12. CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.

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b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases
from battery will corrode and damage charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery.
d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in
any way.
e) Do not set a battery on top of charger.
13. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
a) Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock.
Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
b) DANGER –Never alter AC cord or plug provided –if it will not fit
outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
c) This battery charger is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating
of 110-240VAC and is factory-equipped with a specific electric cord
and plug to permit connection to an acceptable electric circuit. Make
sure that the charger is connected to an outlet have the same
configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this
charger.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
a) Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after setting charger
switch to the off position and removing ac cord from electric outlet.
Never allow clips to touch each other.
b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f),
16(b)through 16(d).

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15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A
SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door,
or moving engine part.
b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can
cause injury to persons.
c) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the
chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see
(e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from
battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal
body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine
block.
f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery.
Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from
battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body
parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
g) When disconnecting charger, turn switch to off, disconnect AC
cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery
terminal.
16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A
SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.TO
REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

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b) Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery
cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
post of battery.
d) Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery
as possible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free
end of cable.
e) Do not face battery when making final connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of
connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away
from battery as practical.
g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for
marine use.
17. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
a) Remove one, or as many as two, of the battery charger cable sets
from the storage space inside the charger.
b) Push the cable connector into a panel connector and turn to lock
in place.This will also complete the DC electrical connection.
18. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
a) The charger must be assembled in accordance with paragraph 17
prior to use.
b) This charger is designed to accept a nominal input of 110-240VAC,
2.5/1.25A, 50/60Hz. Minimum Input Voltage 99 VAC, Maximum
Input Voltage 264 VAC. It is provided with a 120V North American
IEC input cord. If using voltage other than 120V, use a properly
rated, UL approved IEC input cord. The charger is for conditioning
and charging 12V batteries only with an output voltage of 14.8Vdc, at
6A Continuous, 7.5 Amps Peak.This charger is designed to operate
0°C - 50°C and 10% -85% humidity. Charger is for indoor/outdoor
use.

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c) Connect the charger in accordance with paragraphs 1-16.
d) Turn on switch located adjacent to the IEC input connection. This
switch has a built in circuit breaker. If the charger turns off for no
apparent reason, turn the switch to the off position and turn it back
on again. DO NOT TAMPER WITH OR REMOVE SWITCH.
e) See paragraph 19 for explanation of the LED indicators.
19. INDICATORS:
a) The unit will conduct a self-test when the power is turned on.
Each Channel will illuminate all five of its LEDs to confirm that it is
operating properly.
b) Battery Disconnected – The charger does not sense a battery
present; connect the clamps to a battery to be charged.
c) Bad Battery – The battery is not recoverable; remove and
properly dispose of the battery.
d) Recovery Charge –The battery is in a deeply discharged state
and is being recovered to allow for Pulse Charging; no action is
required.

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e) Pulse Charge –The battery is being charged; no action is
required.
f) Charge Complete –The battery is charged, but may not be
recovered. Newer batteries may take just a few hours to be
recovered while older batteries may take several days. It is
necessary to use a battery analyzer to determine the battery’s
exact voltage and CCA status before considering batteries
recovered. When using the battery analyzer, ensure the clamps are
making good contact with the lead base plate.
g) Reverse Polarity –The battery clamps are connected
backward; reverse the clamps to continue.
h) Temperature Shutdown – The channel has overheated
and turned off the charge to protect itself from permanent
damage. No action is required. It will turn itself back on
when it has sufficiently cooled.
20. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS: There is no maintenance of this
charger to be performed by the user; all servicing should be
performed by qualified service personnel.
21. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Storage temperature -20°C - 90°C and
10% -95% humidity.

PULSETECH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
SC-2 SUITCASE CHARGER
What Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or
materials in this charger under normal use and service.
How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty runs for one (1) year from the date of
purchase.
What Will PulseTech Do? PulseTech will, at its option, replace or repair any defective unit
with a new or rebuilt unit at no charge.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This warranty applies only to the battery charger.
This warranty does not cover any other equipment, static damage, water damage, over-voltage
damage, dropping unit, or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse.
In addition, PulseTech will not be responsible under this warranty if PulseTech determines that
(1) upon examination that the circuit board failure was (A) caused by misuse, neglect, accident,
alteration, or abnormal condition of operating or handling (including the failure to install the
product in accordance with PulseTech's instructions and observe the warnings on the product
and the instruction manual), or other conditions beyond the control of PulseTech or (B)
damaged in transit to PulseTech, and (2) the owner is not the original purchaser that purchased
the product through an authorized PulseTech dealer or distributor. This warranty is void if
owner attempts to disassemble the unit or to modify the cable assemblies. IN NO EVENT
SHALL PULSETECH BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST SAVINGS OR LOST
PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR
OTHERWISE. Some states, provinces or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
How To Get Service? Contact PulseTech by calling 1-800-580-7554 for a Return Authorization
Number. Then send the product postage prepaid with proof of purchase (sales receipt) within
the warranty period to PulseTech. Battery chargers beyond the warranty period are subject to
the repair charges in effect at that time.
How Does State, Province or Country Law Apply? This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, province to province
or country to country.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

PulseTech Products Corp.
1100 South Kimball Ave.
Southlake, Texas 76092
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-580-7554
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website:
www.pulsetech.net
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