Schumacher Electric PS-1022MA User manual

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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The PS-1562A offer a wide range of
features to accommodate your needs. 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.
Safety messages in this manual contain two different type styles.
Unnumbered type states the hazard.•
Numbered type states how to avoid the hazard.•
The icon gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.
Risk of electric shock or re.
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.1.1
Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recom-1.2
mended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk of
re,electricshockorinjurytopersonsordamagetoproperty.
To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug1.3
rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
1.4
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 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8.3.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet1.5
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
1.6
watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can pro-
duce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.
1.7 Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a quali-
fiedserviceperson.
1.8 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped
or otherwisedamagedinanyway;takeittoaqualifiedserviceperson.
1.9 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
fireorelectricshock.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.
Risk of explosive gases.
Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries gener-
2.1
ate 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.
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those2.2
published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equip-
ment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary
markings on these products and on the engine.
NEVERsmokeorallowasparkorameinthevicinityofabatteryorengine.2.3
Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the bat-2.4
tery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that
may cause an explosion.
Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to
2.5
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. These batteries may burst
and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.6
NEVER overcharge a battery.2.7
PREPARING TO CHARGE3.
Risk of contact with battery acid. Battery acid is a
highly corrosive sulfuric acid.
Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you
3.1
work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
3.2
your skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and pro-
3.3
tective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with
3.4
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.
If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always3.5
removethegroundedterminalrst.Makesurealloftheaccessoriesinthe
vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is
3.6
being charged.
Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning,
3.7
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.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level speci-3.8
edbythebatterymanufacturer.Donotoverll.Forabatterywithoutremov-
ablecellcaps,suchasvalveregulatedleadacidbatteries(VRLA),carefully
follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
00-99-000979-0609
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS•
PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Model PS-1562A
Automatic Battery Charger
Voltage: 6, 12
Amperage: 1.5

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Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle3.9
and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the bat-
terymanufacturer’sspecicprecautionswhilechargingandrecommended
rates of charge.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s
3.10
manual and make sure that the output voltage of the charger is the correct
voltage.
Makesurethatthechargercableclipsmaketightconnections.3.11
CHARGER LOCATION4.
Risk of explosion and contact with
battery acid.
Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
4.1
Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases4.2
from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
Do not set the battery on top of the charger.
4.3
Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electro-4.4
lytespecicgravityorllingthebattery.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in4.5
any way.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS5.
Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting all of the5.1
charger switches to the “off” position and removing the AC plug from the
electrical outlet. Never allow the clips to touch each other.
Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in steps 6.5, 6.6,
5.2
7.2,7.3and7.4.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN6.
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,
6.1
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 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6.3
postusuallyhasalargerdiameterthentheNEGATIVE(NEG,N,-)post.
Determinewhichpostofthebatteryisgrounded(connected)tothechassis.6.4
Ifthenegativepostisgroundedtothechassis(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6.5
batterychargertothePOSITIVE(POS,P,+)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6.6
thebatterychargertotheNEGATIVE(NEG,N,-)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.
When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the AC6.7
cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the clip from
the battery terminal.
SeeCALCULATINGCHARGETIMEforlengthofchargeinformation.6.8
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE7.
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7.1
postusuallyhasalargerdiameterthantheNEGATIVE(NEG,N,-)post.
Attachatleasta24-inch(61cm)long6-gauge(AWG)insulatedbattery7.2
cabletotheNEGATIVE(NEG,N,-)batterypost.
ConnectthePOSITIVE(RED)chargercliptothePOSITIVE(POS,P,+)7.3
post of the battery.
Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to7.4
theNEGATIVE(NEG,N,-)batterypostasfarawayfromthebatteryaspos-
sible–thenconnecttheNEGATIVE(BLACK)chargercliptothefreeendof
the cable.
Donotfacethebatterywhenmakingthenalconnection.7.5
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the7.6
connectingprocedureandbreaktherstconnectionwhileasfarawayfrom
the battery as practical.
Amarine(boat)batterymustberemovedandchargedonshore.Tocharge7.7
it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS8.
Risk of electric shock or re.
Thisbatterychargerisforuseonanominal120-voltcircuit.Thecharger8.1
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tthereceptacle
(outlet).Donotusewithanungroundedsystem.
NeveralterACcordorplugprovided–ifitdoesnotttheoutlet,have8.2
propergroundedoutletinstalledbyaqualiedelectrician.Improperconnec-
tion can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution. NOTE: The use
of an adapter plug is not recommended.
Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:8.3
100feetlongorless-usean18gaugeextensioncord.•
Over100feetlong-usea16gaugeextensioncord.•
FEATURES9.
MicroprocessorControlled1.
Automatic Voltage Detection2.
CONNECTED3. (red)LED
CHARGING4. (yellow)LED
CHARGED5. (green)LED
Reverse Connection Protection6.
Battery Clip Cable Assembly7.
Ring Terminal Cable Assembly8.
Automatic Temperature Compensation9.
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7
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS10.
No assembly required
CONTROL PANEL11.
LED Indicators
CONNECTED (red) LED lit: Indicates that there is AC power supplied to
the battery charger.
CHARGING (yellow) LED lit: Indicates the charger is charging the
battery.
CHARGING (yellow) LED ashing: Indicates the charger is in abort
mode.
CHARGED (green) LED lit: Indicates the battery is fully charged and the
charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for a complete description of the
charger modes.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS12.
Automatic Voltage Detection
When the charger is connected to a battery, it will automatically determine
whether the connected battery is a 6 Volt battery or a 12 Volt battery. This
eliminates the possibility of using the wrong voltage setting.
Automatic Temperature Compensation
The charger adjusts the maximum charge voltage and maximum maintain
voltage based on the ambient air temperature. This permits optimum charging
and safety.
Thermal Runaway
Automatically stops charging to prevent battery from overheating.
Charging
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good
1.
working condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Connect the battery following the connection instructions described in
2.
Using the Quick-Disconnect Cable Connectors section.
ConnecttheACpowerfollowingtheprecautionslistedinSection8.3.
If you’ve connected everything correctly, the CHARGING4. (yellow)
LED should be lit indicating that the charger is charging. If the CHARG-
ING (yellow)LEDdoesnotlight,checktheconnectionsorhave
the battery checked/replaced.
Using the Quick-Connect Cable Connectors
Connect either of the two output cable assemblies to the charger in seconds.
Makesuretoplacethechargeronadry,non-ammablesurfacelikemetalor
concrete.
BATTERY CLIPS: Connect the battery clip cable assembly to the charger.
Followthesafetyinstructionsinsections6or7toconnecttheoutputclipsto
the battery.
RING TERMINALS: The ring connectors permanently attach the battery provid-
ing easy access to quickly charge your battery. This application is appropri-
ate for motorcycles, lawn tractors, ATV’s and snowmobiles. To permanently
attach it to a battery, loosen and remove each nut from the bolts at the battery
terminals.Connecttheredpositiveringconnectorringtothepositive(POS,
P,+)batteryterminal.Connecttheblacknegativeringconnectorringtothe
negative(NEG,N,-)batteryterminal.Replaceandtightenthenutstosecureit.
Take care to keep both wires and plug away from metal and the engine hood.
Connect the ring connector cable assembly to the charger.
Aborted Charge
If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging
aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, and the CHARGING (yellow)LED
will blink. To reset after an aborted charge, either disconnect the battery or
unplug the charger.
Desulfation Mode
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could become
sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated bat-
tery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation designed for such
batteries.
Completion of Charge
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED (green)LED.When
lit,thechargerhasstoppedchargingandswitchedtotheMaintainModeof
operation.
Maintain Mode
When the CHARGED (green)LEDislit,thechargerhasstartedMaintain
Mode.Inthismode,thechargerkeepsthebatteryfullychargedbydeliveringa
small current when necessary. If the battery voltage drops below a preset level,
thechargerwillgobackintoChargeModeuntilthebatteryvoltagereturnsto
thefullchargelevel,atwhichpointthechargerwillreturntoMaintainMode.
NOTE:ThechargerautomaticallyswitchesbetweenChargeModeand
MaintainModeasnecessary.TheCHARGED (green)LEDmaycycleon
when the battery is at full charge and off when the voltage drops below a preset
levelandthechargergoesintoChargeMode.Thiscyclewillcontinue,andthe
CHARGED (green)LEDwillstayonforlongerperiodsoftimeasthebat-
tery becomes more fully charged.
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME13.
Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to
bringabatterytofullcharge.First,identifywhereyourbatterytsintothechart.
Find your battery’s rating on the chart below, and note the charge time given.
Thetimesgivenareforbatterieswitha50%chargepriortorecharging.Add
more time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING CHARGING TIME
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 AH 2½-4hrs
12-32AH 5-13½hrs
CARS/
TRUCKS
200-315CCA 40-60RC 15-19¼hrs
315-550CCA 60-85RC 19¼-24½hrs
550-1000CCA 80-190RC 24½-46¼hrs
MARINE/DEEPCYCLE 80RC 23½hrs
140RC 36¼hrs
160RC 40hrs
180RC 44¼hrs
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS14.
Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger14.1
(seeSections6,7and8).
After use, unplug the charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corro-14.2
sion and other dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
14.3
condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-service-
14.4
able parts.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS15.
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still con-15.1
duct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
Storeinside,inacool,dryplace(unlessyou’reusinganon-boardMarine15.2
Charger).
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or
15.3
clipped to cables.
TROUBLESHOOTING16.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
Charger will not turn on
when properly con-
nected.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connec-
tion.
Severely discharged, but
otherwise good, battery.
Clips are not making a
good connection to the
battery.
Battery is defective.
Reverse connections at
battery.
Check for an open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying
the AC outlet.
Check the power cord
and extension cord for as
loosettingplug.
The battery may not want
to accept a charge due to
a run-down state. Allow
the charging to continue
until the battery has had
a chance to recover suf-
cientlyenoughtotakea
charge.Ifmorethan20
minutes, stop charging
and have the battery
checked.
Check for poor connec-
tion to battery and frame.
Makesureconnection
points are clean. Rock
clips back and forth for a
better connection.
Have the battery checked.
Unplug the charger and
correct the lead connec-
tions.
Charger makes a loud
buzz or hum. Transformer laminations
vibrate(buzz).
Shorted Diode Assembly
orOutputRectierAs-
sembly(hum).
No problem, this is a
normal condition.
Have charger checked by
aqualiedtechnician.
CHARGING (yel-
low)LEDisashing.
Indicates the charger is in
abort mode. See “Aborted Charge” in the OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS Section.

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SPECIFICATIONS
InputVoltage--------------------------------------------------------120VAC
Output Current Rating-----------------------------------------12V – 1.5A
6V – 1.5A
MaximumChargeVoltage----------------------------------12V–14.8V
6V–7.4V
MaintainVoltage----------------------------------------------12V–13.3V
6V – 6.6V
Size-----------------------------------------------------2⅝”Hx6”Wx3”D
Weight-------------------------------------------------------------------2½ lbs
REPLACEMENT PARTS
BatteryClipCableAssembly-----------------------------------------38-99-001235
RingTerminalCableAssembly--------------------------------------38-99-001233