Schumacher Electric SPI6 User manual

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SPI6

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ENGLISH Original language
Model: SPI6
Automatic Battery Charger
OWNER’S MANUAL
Markings and symbols
Use in a
well-ventilated
area.
Keep away from
sparks and ame –
battery could emit
explosive gases.
Read manual
before using. For indoor
use only.
Do not
expose
to rain.
Caution,
risk of electric
shock.
Warning
Contact the equipment
supplier for details on
how to properly dispose
of this product within
a specic country, per
WEEE requirements.
Plug types
PLUG C
94065091C
PLUG G
94065091G
PLUG I
94065091I
WARNING
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE
TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your charger safely
and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions
carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. The safety
messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word, a message and an icon.
The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
damage to the equipment or vehicle or property damage.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.1 Read the entire manual before using this product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury or death.
1.2 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance. This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
1.3 This charger is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the charger by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the charger.
1.4 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.5 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk of re, electric shock or injury to
persons or damage to property.
1.6 To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the
cord when disconnecting the charger.
1.7 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric shock. If an extension cord must be
used, make sure:
• That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as
those of the plug on the charger.
• That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as specied in
section 8.
1.8 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
1.9 Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
1.10 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualied service person.
1.11 Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualied service person when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of re or electric shock.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.12 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
1.13 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of
the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
1.14 This charger employs parts, such as switches and circuit breakers, that tend to produce
arcs and sparks. If used in a garage, locate this charger 18 inches (46 cm) or more above
oor level.
WARNING
Do not use with non-rechargeable batteries.
Use only with lead-acid rechargeable batteries.
IMPORTANT
Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it
may damage the charger and your vehicle.
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2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.2 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches when working with a lead-acid or lithium ion battery. These batteries can
produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.4 Use this charger for charging only 12V lead-acid, calcium, gel and AGM-type rechargeable
batteries with rated capacities of 1.2-130Ah. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage
electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use this battery charger for
charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances or lithium ion batteries
used in cell phones, laptops, power tools, etc. These batteries may burst and cause injury to
persons and damage to property.
2.5 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.6 Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby, in case battery acid contacts your skin,
clothing or eyes.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective clothing.
Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
2.9 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and
water. If acid enters your eye, immediately ood the eye with cold running water for at least
10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT
induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
3. PREPARING TO CHARGE
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A
HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to
charge it, always remove the grounded terminal rst. Make sure all
of the accessories in the vehicle are off, to prevent arcing.
3.2 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
3.3 Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning, keep airborne
corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and
water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch
your eyes, nose or mouth.
3.4 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specied by the
battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as
valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging
instructions.
3.5 Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any
equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s
specic precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
3.6 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make
sure that the output voltage selector switch is set to the correct voltage. If the charger has
an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery in the lowest rate rst.
3.7 Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.
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4. CHARGER LOCATION
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID.
4.1 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as
the DC cables permit.
4.2 Never place the charger directly above the battery
being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
4.3 Do not set the battery on top of the charger.
4.4 Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electrolyte specic
gravity or lling the battery.
4.5 Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any way.
5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Connect and disconnect the DC output connectors only after removing the AC plug from
the electrical outlet. Never allow the connectors to touch each other.
5.2 Attach the connectors to the battery and chassis, as indicated in sections 6 and 7.
6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
IMPORTANT
Do not start the vehicle with the charger
connected to the AC outlet, or it may
damage the charger and your vehicle.
6.1 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 necessary to close the hood during the charging process,
ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery connectors or cut the
insulation of the cables.
6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
6.3 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
6.4 Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. The battery
terminal not connected to the chassis has to be connected rst. The other connection is to
be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. See steps 6.5 and 6.6. The
battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains. The connection to the supply
mains is to be in accordance with the national wiring rules.
6.5 For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) connector from the
battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect
the NEGATIVE (BLACK) connector to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the
battery. Do not connect the connector to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body
parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.6 For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) connector from the
battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) connector to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
Do not connect the connector to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6.7 Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.
6.8 After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove the chassis
connection and then the battery connection.
6.9 See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.
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