Schumacher Electric 95-PE User manual

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2/10/50 amp OWNER'S MANUAL
BATTERY CHARGER
MODEL
95-PE
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
WORKING
IN VICINITY OF ALEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT
IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR
CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOWTHE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
1. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all
instructions and cautions printed on:
•Battery Charger
•Battery
•Vehicle or unit using battery
2. Use battery charger on LEAD ACID type rechargeable bat-
teries only, such as used
in autos, trucks, tractors, airplanes,
vans, RV's, trolling, motors, etc. Charger
is not intended to
supply powerto low-voltage electrical system otherthan
in
an automotive application.
WARNING:
Do not use battery charger for charging dry-
cell batteries that are commonly used
w~h home appliances.
These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and
damage to property.
3. Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufac-
turer. Use
of non-recommended attachments may result in
fire, electric shock, or injury.
4. When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug,
not by the cord. Pulling
on the cord may cause damage to
cord or plug.
5. Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped on,
tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Have
cord replaced immediately.
7. Do not operate charger ifit has received asharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged
in any way. Take it to a
qualified professional for inspection
and repair.
8. Do not disassemble charger. Take it to aqua'lified profes-
sional when service or repair
is required. Ihcorrect reas-
sembly may result
in electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet
before attempting any maintenance or clealning.
10. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.
Use of
an improper extension cord could result in fire or
electric shock. If
an extension cord must be used, make
sure that:
•Pins
on plug of extension cord are the same number, size,
and shape as those of plug on charger.
•Extension cord
is properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
,
•. Wire size is large enough forAC ampere rating of charger,
as specified below:
Length
of cord (feet): 25 50 100 150
AWG
size of cora: 16 14 10 8
11. Always charge battery in awell ventilat~d area:
NEVER operate in aclosed-in or restricted area without
adequate ventilation.
WARNING: Risk of explosive gas.
12. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC charger
cables permit.
13. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
14. NEVER charge afrozen battery. Ifbattery fluid (electrolyte)
is frozen, bring into awarm area to thaw before charging.
15. NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specific gravity or filling battery.
16. NEVER set abattery on top of charger.
17. NEVER place charger directly above battery being charged.
Gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
18. NEVER touch the battery clips together when the charger
is energized. I
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18PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
1. WARNING: Wear complete eye protection and clothing
protection, when working with lead-acid batteries.
2. Make sure someone is within range of your voice or close
enough to come to your
aid when you work with or near a
lead-acid battery.
3. Have plenty offresh water and soap nearbyfor use if battery
acid contacts skin, clothing, oreyes.
If battery acid contacts
skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
4. Avoid touching your eyes while working with abattery. Acid
particles (corrosion) may get into your eyes! If acid enters
your eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for
at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces,
and watches when working with alead-acid
battery. Alead-acid battery can produce ashort-circuit
current high enough to weld aring (or the like) to metal,
causing asevere burn.
6. Take care not to drop ametal tool or other metal onto the
battery. Metal may cause sparking orshort circuit the battery
or another
~lectrical device. Sparking may cause an
explosion.
7. Always operate battery charger in an open well ventilated
area.
8. NEVER smoke or allow aspark or flame in the vicinity of
the battery or engine. Batteries generate explosive gases!
PREPARING TO CHARGE
1. Make sure you have a12 volt lead-acid battery. Check car
owner manual to make sure.
2. Clean battery terminals. Take care to keep corrosion from
coming
in contact with your eyes.
3. Ifrequired, add distilled water in each cell until battery acid
reaches levels specified by battery manufacturer. This helps
purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For abat-
tery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's re-
charging instructions.
4. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such
as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and
recommended rates
of charge.
5. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery
is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by us-
ing apiece
of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a
fan.
6. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, al-
ways remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make
sure all accessories
in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause
an arc.
7. Amarine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on
shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
8. Select charger rating (2 AMP or 10 AMP) suitable to the
battery being charged.
Charge ChargeTime: Recommended
Rate Hours· Uses
2AMP 3-8
MOTORCYCLES,
SNOIMJIOBILES, LAWNMO'M::RS,
OR MAINTAIN CHARGE IN AUTO,
12VOLT TRUCK,RVS
10AMP 3-5 TROWNG
MOTORS,
RECREATlOI'W.VEHIClES
12VOLT AUTOMOBILES,
TRUCKS, VANS
Engine
10 SECONDS ON
CRANKING ASSIST HELPS
Start 180SECONDS
TURN ENGINESII'\/1-lEN BATTERY
OFF
PO'M::R IS LOW.
-BASED ON A MEDIUM SIZE AUTOMOTlVE BATTERY
AT A 50 PERCENT CHARGE.
METER FUNCTIONS
AMMETER
The ammeter indicates the amp draw
on the charger when afully discharged battery is
connected to the charger.
The meterwill read the maximum output rating
of the charger either 2amp or 10 amp, or
depending
on the amp selection.
The charge
on the 2amp or 10 amp will gradually taper down as the battery nears full
charge. As the charge current tapers the ammeter needle will also move down. The 2
amp charge produces such asmall current that it will not show
up very well on the meter.
Charge %
of battery is for 10 amp charge only.
SEE METER VIEWS
The charger meter needle will indicate somewhere between the solid line and the dotted
line when the charging
is first started. The variation is due to the differences in battery
construction or the condition
of the battery. Abattery that is not fully discharged will not
require the charger to begin the charge atthe highest rating (such
as 10 amps on the 10
amp charge position).
The battery
is charged when the meter indicates near the dotted line shown in view at
the right. This
is about 1/2 of the selected charge rate. (about 4-5 amp on the 10 amp
setting,
about. 75 amp -1.0 amp on the 2amp setting).
2
2amp
10 amp
eng start

When charging battery in the vehicle, take care to determine the battery type and which post is grounded. To reduce risk of aspark
near battery, follow these steps when battery
is installed in vehicle. WARNING: A spark near battery may cause battery explosion.
1. Position AC power cord and DC charging cords to reduce
risk
of damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts
that can cause injury.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. Battery case will be
marked by each post: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -). NOTE: The positive battery post
usually has alarger diameter than the negative post.
4. Determine which post of battery is ground (connected) to
chassis.
NOTE: The negative post
is normally grounded.
NEGATIVE GROUNDED POST
5A. Fornegative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED)
clip from battery chargerto POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) ungrounded
post
of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle
chassis or engine block away from battery. Connect to aheavy
gage metal part
of the frame or engine block.
POSITIVEGROUNDED POST
5B.
For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clip from battery chargerto NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) un-
grounded post
of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to ve-
hicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Connect to a
heavy gage metal part
of the frame or engine block.
WARNING:
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, orsheet-
metal body parts. NOTE: Attach clips to battery post and twist
or rock back and forth several times to make agood connec-
tion. This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and
helps to reduce risk of sparking.
6. Select amperage:
7. Follow steps 1-4 in Battery Charger Section K.
8. When battery is fully charged, unplug chargerfrom AC power
source.
9. Remove charger clips from (1) chassis and (2) battery pole,
in that order.
10. Clean and store battery charger.
When charging battery out ofvehicle, take care to determine the battery type. To reduce risk of aspark near battery, follow these steps
when battery is outside vehicle. WARNING: Aspark nearthe battery may cause battery explosion. WARNING: When removing battery
from vehicle or boat, disconnect grounded pole first. When disconnecting, make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause
an arc.
(NOTE: Amarine (boat) battery must be removed and charged
on shore. (To charge on board requires special equipment designed for
marine use.) WARNING: When reinstalling battery, attach the ground post first.
1. Checkpolarity of battery posts. Battery case will be marked
byeach post: POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) and NEGATIVE(NEG,
N, -). NOTE: The positive battery post usually has alarger
diameter than the negative post.
2. Attach a24-inch long (or longer) 6-gauge (AWG) insulated
battery cableto NEGATIVE(NEG,
N, -) battery post.
(The 24" lead is not supplied. You may purchase at most
automotive stores.)
The 24' lead provides asafer connection condition. Spark-
ing or arcing could occurwhen connecting the charger clip
to the lead.
3. Connect POSITIVE (RED) chargerclip to POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) post battery. Rock clip back and forth to make good
connection.
4. Position yourself and free end of 24 inch cable as far away
from battery as possible. Then connect NEGATIVE(BLACK)
charger clip to free end of cable.
WARNING: Do not face battery when making final con-
nection. Rock clip back and forth to make agood connec-
tion.
5. Select amperage.
6. Follow steps 1-4 in Battery Charger Section.
7. When battery is fully charged, unplug charger from AC power
source.
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BATTERY CHARGER
BATTERY
24" of 6Gauge Cable
TO GROUNDED
POWER OUTLET
8. When battery is fully charged and charger is unplugged,
(1) Remove clip from end of Negative end
of cable, then
(2) Remove clip from Positive battery post,
in that order.
9. Clean and store battery charger.
WARNING: Be sure area around battery
is well ventilated
while battery
is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown
away by using apiece
of cardboard or other non-metallic
material as afan.

This battery charger is equipped with aself-resetting
circuit breaker. This device protects the chargerfrom tem-
porary overloads. In the event
of an overload, the circuit
breakerwill trip open and afterashort cooling offperiod will
reset automatically. This process is known as cycling and
can be recognized by an audible clicking sound.
NOTE: Clicking sound is normal. Wait until charger auto-
matically resets itself.
CAUTION: Persistent clicking (morethan 30 minutes) may
indicate reverse connection
or shorted battery cells.
This model is equipped with two switches allowing the operator to select the ampere charge rate to abattery as follows:
2amp I
SW #1 I 10 amp charge I SW #2 I ~~:r~t
OFF
Charge Rate No.1 SW
No.2SW
Switch Position Switch Position
OFF
either
OFF
2 amp
2amp
Charge
10
amp 10 amp Charge
50 amp either
Boost/EngST
1. Connect charger to battery following instructions given in
section K, steps 1-4.
2. Plug charger into AC outlet, then move switch to the Eng.
Start position.
Switch 1_IEng.
#2 Start
3. During extremely cold weather or when the battery is fairly
exhausted, charge the battery for approximately 10-15 min-
utes at the 10 amp rate before cranking the engine.
4. Crank engine by turning the ignition key on (for 10 seconds
maximum time).
5. If engine fails to start, let the battery charge for 3more min-
utes, then try the engine start again. DO NOT try to START
your vehicle with the charger WITHOUT THE BATTERY as
car damage may result.
Never place charger directly above battery being charged gases from battery could damage charger.
Never allow battery acid to drip
on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery.
Do not operate charger in aclosed in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Do
not set battery on top of charger.
4. Set switch to desired charge position 2amp or 10 amp.
NOTE: This battery charger
is not automatic and can over-
charge abattery ifpermitted to operate for extended periods
of time.
1. Before charging any battery, make sure electrolyte (battery
liquid)
in each cell is at correct level.
2. Set Switch #2 in the OFF position.
3. If the battery is being charged inside the vehicle, use con-
nection procedure outlined
in Section E. Should the battery
be removed from the vehicle, follow the instructions
in Sec-
tion
C, (step 6) and Section F. Plug the power cord in AC
outlet.
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Switch #1
2AmpStep 2
Switch #1
10 Amp
Step 4

The approximate time required to bring abattery to afull charge state depends upon the number of ampere hours (AH's) depleted
from the battery. AH's are determined by multiplying the number of hours time the number of amps supplied by the battery to the load.
For example- If aload was connected to battery which drew 7amperes for aperiod of five hours, the battery will have supplied 35 AH.
The approximate recharge time would be calculated by dividing 35 AH depleted from the battery, by the ampere charge rate of the
charger.
To allow for tapering of the charge rate add 25% to the charge time.
A
hydrometer reading of the specific gravity of the electrolyte (fluid) of abattery in good condition should be between 1.25 and
1.285.
When abattery reaches 80-85% of full charge, bubbles will appear on the surface of the fluid. As the battery nears full charge,
bubbling will
become more vigorous.
Storage: Store the battery charger in adry area.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No meter reading. Clips not making good
Rock clips back and
contact.
forth for abetter connection.
Charger
will not turn on AC outlet is dead.
Plug in a lamp to check
when properly connected. for voltage.
Poor electrical connection.
Check connections
rock back and forth.
Noise from charger Transformer Hum. Normal condition
even when not hooked
no solution necessary
to the battery. Charger is okay.
Clicking noise from Circuit breaker cycling. May be in the wrong
charger. position.
Battery is defective.
Have battery checked.
Severely discharged
Allow charging to continue
battery
but otherwise a until battery has a chance
good batte ry.
to recover sufficiently to
take a charge. If more than
20 min., stop charging
and have battery checked.
Reverse battery
Shut off charger and
connections. correct lead connections.
LIMITED WARRANTY
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION. 7474 NORTH ROGERS AVENUE. CHICAGO.
ILLINOIS60626MAKESTHIS L1MITEDWARRANTYTOTHEORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL
OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for two years from date of
purchase at retail against defective material or'W'Orkmanship. Ifsuch should occur, the unit will be
repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to
forward the
unit together with proof of purchase, transportation andlor mailing charges prepaid
to the manufacturer or its authorized representative.
This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or
repaired by anyone otherthan the manufacturer or its authorized representative.
The manufacturermakes no warranty otherthan this limited warranty and expresslyexcludes
any impliedwarranty including anywarranty for consequential damages.
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THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEI-
THERASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGA-
TION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE
MANUFACTURER
MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES SUCH FROM THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY.
SOMESTATES DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY SO THE ABOVE LIMI-
TATIONS
OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE.

B. ADVERTENCIA-RIESGOS CON GASES EXPLOSIVOS
1. Trabajar en su vecindario con una baterla de plomo acido
es muy peligroso. Estas baterlas generan gases explosivos
durante
su trabajo normal. Poresta raz6n es muyimportante
que antes de usar
el cargador, lean el manual ysigan las
instrucciones exactas.
2. Para reducir los riesgos de explosion siga estas
instrucciones ylas instrucciones que fabricante de baterlas
ycualquier otro equipo que vayan usar. Repasen los
mensajes de prevenci6n
en estos equipos.
8. Nunca opere el cargador con cable danado, cambielo de
inmediato.
9. No use el cargadorsi ocurre 10 siguiente: esta danado, fue
tirado al suelo, 0 si ha recibido un fuerte golpe. En todos
estos casos, lIevel
el cargador a un mecanico professional.
10.
No desarme el cargador, lIevelo a un profesional para
cualquier reparacion. Si se instala
mal, puede causar un
fuego utoque electrico.
11. Para reducirlos riesgos detoques electricos, desconecte
el cargador del enchufe antes de Iimpiarlo. Simplemente
apagando los controles
no anula este riesgo.
A. INSTRUCCIONESIMPORTANTESDE SEGURIDAD:
1. GUARDAR ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES -Este manual
contiene instrucciones importantes para
la operaci6n y
seguridad del cargadof\de baterla que debe de ser usado
solamente con una
bate'l1a automotriz de 12 voltios.
UN CARGADOR DE BATERIA RECIBE POTENCIA
(CORRIENTE ALTERNA) AC QUE TOMA CORRIENTE
EL~CTRICA YENTREGA ESA CORRIENTE EN FORMA
DE CORRIENTE D1RECTA
DC QUE CONTINUA ALA
BATERIADELCARRO.
2. Antes de usar su cargador de baterlas lea todas las
instrucciones yavisos de precauci6n (1)
en el cargador, (2)
en la baterla, y(3) en el producto usando la baterla.
3. PRECAUCION: Para reducir los riesgos de danos, cargue
solamente
la baterla del tipo de plomo acido yrecargable.
Otros tipos de baterlas pueden explotar ycausarles danos
flsicos.
4. EI uso de una pieza que no sea recomendada ni vend ida
por el fabricante produce riesgo de fuego, toque elecrtrico 0
danos fisicos a la persona que la use.
5. Para reducir el riesgo de danos al enchufe ycordon
electrico, jale el enchufe
en lugar del cordon cuando
desconecte el cargador.
6. Tengan cuidado en donde guarde el cord6n, no permita
que ninguna persona camine, jale 0que dane
el cordon
electrico.
7. No use cable de extensi6n sin ser absolutamente
necesario.
EI uso de una extension inapropiada puede
resultar
en riesgo de fuego utoque electrico. Si tiene que
utilizar alguna extension, asegurese
de 10 siguiente:
(a) Que los ganchos del enchufe sean del mismo tamano,
numero yfigura de los del cargador.
(b)
La extension del cable este en buenas condiciones ylas
especificaciones sean las siguientes:
TAMANO DEL CORDON DEL PIES 25
CALIBRE
EN TAMANO DEL CABLE 16
50
14
100
10
150
8
6
C. PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES
1. Debe estaralguien cerca 0 al alcance suyo cuandotrabaje
en una de estas baterlas (de plomo acido).
2. Tenga agua fresca con jabon cerca por si acaso Ie cae el
acido en la piel, en la ropa, 0 en los ojos.
3. Use el protector completo para protegerse los ojos y la
ropa. Evite tocarse los ojos cuando este trabajando cerca de
las baterlas (de plomo acido).
4. Si cayese acido en la piel 0 en la ropa, lavelo inmediatamente
con jabon yagua. Si el acido Ie cae en los ojos, enjuaguese
inmediatamente
con agua frla por unos 10 minutos 0mas,
luego lIame al Doctor 0busque asistencia medica.
5. Nunca fume, ni encienda una llama cerca de la baterla 0
del motor de su carro.
6. Tenga cuidado de no dejar caer herramienta de metalica
encima de
la baterla, este puede causar un corto circuito y
explotar
la baterla.
7. Qultese todos los metales personales, tales como anillos,
brazaletes, colla
res, relojes, mientras este trabajando con
una baterfa. Una baterfa de plomo acido puede producir un
corto circuito tan alto como para soldar un anillo de metal y
causarle una quemadura muy grave.
8. Use et cargador para cargar una baterla de plomo acido,
no sirve para ningun otro tipo de equipo de voltaje pequeno,
solo para
el automovil. No use el cargador para baterlas
caseras porque explotan.
9. Nunca cargue una baterfa que este congelada.
D. PREPARATIVOS PARA CARGAR
1. Si tiene que quitar la baterfa del carro para darle carga; (1)
siempre quite
el terminal que hacetierra, (2) asegurese que
todos los accesorios del carro esten apagados.
2. Asegurese que el area donde est€! cargando la baterla,este
bien ventilada mientras que esta dando carga.
EI gas se
puede eliminar con un carton yusandolo como abanico.
3. Limpie los terminales de la baterfa, cuidando que no Ie
caiga ninguna substancia corrosiva en los ojos.
4. Anadan agua destilada alas celulas de la baterla hasta el
nivel que el fabricante especifica. Esto Ie ayuda abotar el gas
excesivo
de las celulas. No la sobre Ilene. Para baterlas sin
tapa siga las instrucciones de dar carga cuidadosamente.
5. Estudie todas las precauciones que el fabricante les
especifica mientras que carga la baterla. Tambien la
proporci6n de carga que debe darle.
E. POSICION DEL CARGADOR
1. Coloque el cargador lejos de la baterla. Lo mas lejos que
permita
el cable.
2. Nuncasitue el cargadordirectamente encima de la baterfa,
cuando
la cargue. Los gases de la baterfa danaran el
cargador.
3. Nunca permita que el acido de la baterfa, gotee sobre el
cargador cuando Ilene la bateria ypueda caer por gravedad
sobre
la misma.
4. No opere et cargador en un area cerrada restringida de
ventilacion.
5. No coloque la baterla sobre el cargador.
6. No deje que Ie caiga lIuvia ni nieve al cargador.

F. PRECAUCIONES PARA CONECCION DE
CORRIENTE DIRECTA (DC)
1. Conecte ydesconecte los clips de salida de corriente DC
del acumulador, unicamente despues
de haber apagado
los interruptoresy
haber removido el cordon decorriente AC
del toma-corriente, nunca permita que se toquen los dos
terminales.
2. Unalosterminalesalospostes de la bateriayenrosquelos
varias
veces para tener unabuena coneccion. Estopreviene
que
se salgan los terminales de los clips de la bateria y
reduce los riesgos de chispa.
G.
SIGALOS PASOS CUANDO INSTALE LABATERIA EN
EL CARRO. UNA CHISPA CERCA DE LA BATERIA
PUEDE CAUSAR UNA EXPLOSION. PARA REDUCIR
LOS RIESGOS DE LA CHISPA CERCA DE LA BATE RIA
HAGALOSIGUIENTE:
1. Situe los cordones de corriente AC yDC. Para reducir
riesgo
de dan6 por gancho puerta 0movimiento por parte
del motor.
2. Mantengase lejos de las paletasde un ventilador, correas
uotras piezas
que puedan causarle dano alas personas.
3. Chequee la polaridad de los postes de la bateria, ya que
toda bateriatiene
dos postes, uno positivo yel otro negativo
senalado como signo +0signo - . Casi siempre tienen un
diametro mas
grande los positivos que los negativos.
4. Determine cual de los postes es el que hace tierra yque
van conectados al chasis del carro. Si el poste negativo
hace tierra con el chasis (Como en casi todos los
autom6viles, siga las instrucciones del
No.5). Si el poste
positivo (+) hace tierra con el chasis, siga las instrucciones
del NO.6.
5. Para vehiculos con tierra negativa (-), conecte la tenaza
(+) positiva roja al poste positivo (+) sin tierra de la bateri
a.
Conecte la clip del cable negativo negro al chasis del carro
o
motor lejos de la bateria. No conecte las alicates al
carburador, lineas de gasolina uhojas de metal del cuerpo
del carro. Conecte un metal fuerte del marco del bloque del
motor.
6. Para vehiculos que tienen tierra positive (+), conecte los
alicates (-) negativonegro del
cargador al poste negativo de
la bateria. Conecte los alicates positivo (+) rojo al chasis del
vehiculo 0al bloque del motor lejos de la bateria. No conecte
este alicate del
cargador al carburador, lineas de gasolina
uhojas
de metal del carro. Conecte solamente al marco de
metal grueso del bloque del motor.
7. Cuando vaya a desconectar el cargador ponga los
interruptores en la posicion
2Eimp desconecte el cordon de
la corriente AC del toma-corriente ydespues quite los
alicates del chasis y
de la bateria en este mismo orden.
8. Observe las instrucciones de trabajo para informaci6n
sobre el tiempo de carga.
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H. SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATE RIA ESTE
FUERA DEL VEHICULO. CUANDO LA BATERIA ESTA
SITUADA FUERA DEL VEHICULO:
1. Compruebe la polaridad de los postes de la bateria. EI
poste positive generalmente tiene un diametro mas grande
que
el poste negativo. Si no son identificados como (+) (-).
2. Adjunte un cable de bateria aislado por 10 menos de
24" de largo yde calibre 6al poste negativo.
3. Conecte el alicate del cargador positive rojo al poste
positive de la baterla.
4. Situese usted y la parte libre del cable 10 mas lejos
posiblede
la baterla, entonces conecteel postedelcargador
negativo negro al extremo libre del cable.
5. No se acerque a la baterla cuando haga la conexi6n
final.
6. Cuando desconecte el cargador siempre hagalo en
secuencia reversa en
la forma que 10 conecto, yendo desde
el paso final hasta el paso inicial, ycuando desconecte
la
primera conexion hagalo 10 mas lejos posible de la bateria.
7. Una bateria marina tiene que quitarse ycargarse en la
tierra. Para cargarla en el barco lIeva un equipo especial
para uso marltimo.
I. INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION CORTA-CIRCUITOS
AUTOMATICOS
Este cargador de bateria esta equipado con un sistema
dual de rompe-circuito que
se rehace automaticamente. EI
primer rompe-circuito ha sido disenado para interrumpir
una corriente fuerte normalmente producida durante
el
comienzp de un motor. Este es el mismo rompe-circuito
que se abra cuando los conductores de salida
accidentalmente---se- ponen en cortoclrcuilo 0 estan
conectados auna bateria de polaridad al revees.
EI segundo rompe-circuito se abra si hay un comienzo
prolongado de un
motor 0para cualquier condici6n en que
la corriente de salida esta mas que el grade continuo de 10
amperes.
J. SELECTOR DE CORRIENTE DE SALIDA
EI operador puede selecionar la continua proporcion de
carga de 2amperes 0
10 amper es 0 la posicion de
comenzar
el motor no continua de 50 amperes.
PRECAUCION: Este condici6n no es para cargar una
baterla, pero es para asistirla bateria del automovil durante
el comienzo del motor. EI cargador no puede entregar 50
amperes hasta que el
motor este siendo comenzado.
Ponga el selector en
la posicion de 2amperes 010
amperes cuando no comienza el motor.

K. PASANDO CORRIENTE "BOOST" EMPEZANDO
EL MOTOR
1. Conecte el cargador al automovil; siga las instrucciones
en la letraG.
2. Situe el interruptor de carga a la posici6n de 2amperes.
3. Haga la conecci6n del cargador con el toma-corriente
(AC).
4. En extremas condiciones de frio, 0cuando la baterfa esta
bastante exhausta, carguela poraproximadamente 15 a20
minutos usando la carga de 10 ampres antes de comenzar
el motor.
5. Ponga el interruptor de carga a la posici6n de empezar
el motor yempieza el motor.
6. Si el motordejardearrancar, ponga el interruptorde carga
a
la posici6n de 10 amperes ycarga la baterfa para 5
minutos antes de tratar de empezar el motor otra vez.
L. CARGANDO LA BATERIA
1. Antes de cargar la baterfa, asegurese que el liquido en
cada celda esta al nivel apropiado. Antes de cargar baterfas
sin tapaderas
en las celdas, siga cuidadosamente las
instrucciones para carar del fabricante.
2. Ponga el interruptor de carga a la posicion de 2amperes
o10 amperes, depende
de los requisitos del operador.
3. Si la baterfa esta cargandose dentro del vehiculo, use el
sistema de conexion ilustrado en las secciones L. Si la
baterfa es sacada del vehiculo, siga las instrucciones en
las secciones D.
4. Enchufe el cordon electrico en el toma-corriente (AC).
5. Ponga el interruptor de corriente en la posicion de carga
a10 amperes (CHARGE).
PRECAUCION-Estecargadordebaterfasno
es automatico
ypuedo sobre cargar estas mismas
si se Ie permite operar
descuidadamente por largos periodos.
NOTES I
M. TIEMPO DE CARGA: Eltiempo que requiere bateria para
cargarse depende de
la cantidad de horas-amperes que
hayan side desplazadas de esta misma. Horas-amperes
son determinadas multiplicando
el numero de horas por el
numero de amperes entregado por una baterfa en cad a
carga.
Por ejemplo -
Si una carga fue conectada en la baterfa, la
cual tomo 7amperes por un periodo de 5horas, la baterfa
habra entregado 35 horas de amperes. EI periodo
aproximado
de carga debe entonces sercalculado dividiendo
las 35 horas de amperes desplazadas de
la baterfa, por el
periodo de carga porampere del cargador. Para compenzar
por
la disminucion de la carga agregue 25 por ciento del
periodo
de carga.
Indicaciones de que una baterfa esta completamente
cargada son como sigue:
Cuando
el amperimetro indica que la proporcion de carga
ha disminuido aproximadamente a la mitad de la entrega
del cargador.
EI hidrometro indica la gravedad especifica del f1uido en la
baterfa en buenas condiciones de entre .1.250 a1.285.
Cuando la baterfa alcanza un 80 a un 85% de carga,
apareceran burbujas
en la superficie delliquido. Cuando la
baterfa se acerca auna carga completa, las burbujas se
habran de acrecentar en una forma mas abundante.
Desconectando
de la bateria:
Antes de desconectar de
la baterfa debera leer las
instrucciones contenidas en F, GYHdetenidamente.
N. ALMACENAMIENTO: Guardeel cargadorde baterfas
en un lugar seco.
5i ocurre alglin problema, veriflcar 10 siguiente:
PROBLEMA
CAUSA POSIBLE SOLUCION
EI medidor no indica La pinzas no estan Mover las pinzas hacia uno y
(cordon
CA haciendo buen otro Iado para Iograr mejor
desenchufado) contacto.
contacto.
EI cargador no se
EI tomacorriente CA EnchufarunaI3mpara para
enciende cuando no tiene electricidad. verificar
si hay vonaje.
esta bien conectado. Mala conexiOn Revisar las conexiones,
electrica. mover hacia uno yotro Iado
para Iograr mejor contacto.
t
EI cargador hace
EI disyuntor de circuho Puede estar
en Ia posiciOn
ruido ("clic") esta funcionando. erronea del interruptor.
La bateria esta Hacerrevisar
Ia baterla.
defectuosa. Dejarcargando hasta que
Ia
Baterla demasiado baterla tenga oportunidad de
descargada, pero recuperarse
10 suflCiente para
buena. tomarcarga.
51 se demora
Invertir las conexiones masde 20 minutos, pararde
cargar yhacerrevisar
Ia
en Ia baterla. bateria.
Apagarel cargador ycorregir
las conexiones
de los
conductores.
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