PulseTech Xtreme SC-12 User manual

SuitCase Charger
12V Battery
Recovery/Maintenance Charger
SC-12
SuitCase Charger

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A/C Power Cord
On/OFF Switch
Flexible, replaceable
battery cable with clips
Five LED Indicators per
charging channel
Retractable handle
Independent charging
channels
Rugged HPX plastic
cabinet with wheels
Dent-resistant,
shatter-resistant
case

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for your SC-12 SuitCase Charger.
2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by PulseTech Products may result
in a risk of re, 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 re 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
specied:
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 qualied serviceman.
7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied serviceman when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or re.
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 touching eyes
while working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters eye, immediately ood eye with running cold water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame 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 WHEN STORING: Pinch/Crush Hazard. Close lid slowly. Ensure
battery cables are properly enclosed within cabinet before closing lid.
11. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) Remove battery from vehicle to charge. Always remove grounded terminal
from battery rst. 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 specied by
battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overll.
For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging
instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specic 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.
b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery

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will corrode and damage charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specic
gravity or lling 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 t outlet, have
proper outlet installed by a qualied 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-
240 VAC and is factory-equipped with a specic 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 conguration 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 nal connection.
f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break rst 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 twelve, of the battery charger cable sets from
the storage compartment inside the charger.
b) Push the cable connector into a panel connector and turn to lock in place.
This will 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, 15/7.5A,
50/60Hz. Minimum Input Voltage 100 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 -
54°C and 10% - 85% humidity. Charger is for indoor/outdoor use.
c) Connect the charger in accordance with paragraphs 1-17.

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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 ve of its LEDs to conrm 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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Pulse Charge – The battery is being charged; no action is required.

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f)
Charge Complete – The battery has been recovered and is fully charged; remove
the battery and place it in service or leave it connected to maintain the battery in
a fully charged state.
g)
Reverse Polarity – The battery clamps are connected backward; reverse the
clamps to continue.
h)
Temperature Shutdown – The channel has overheated and turned off to protect
itself from temperature damage. No action is required. It will turn back on
when it has sufciently cooled.
20. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS: There is no maintenance of this charger to be
performed by the user; all servicing should be performed by qualied service
personnel.
21. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Storage temperature -20°C - 90°C and 10% - 95%
humidity.