Schumacher Electric SpeedCharge SEM-1562A User manual

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Model / Modelo: SEM-1562A
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Automatic Battery Charger
Cargador de batería automático
Voltage / Tensión: 6, 12
Amperage / Amperaje: 1.5

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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.
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS –1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
Keep out of reach of children.1.1
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.1.2
Use only recommended attachments.1.3
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.

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To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by1.4 the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.1.5
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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the1.6 outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply
turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; have1.7
the cord or plug replaced immediately by a qualied service
person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been1.8
dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied
service person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualied service 1.9 person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly
may result in a risk of re or electric shock. (Call customer
service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID1.10
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.
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these1.11 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.

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This charger employs parts, such as switches and circuit breakers,1.12 that tend to produce arcs and sparks. If used in a garage, locate
this charger 18 inches (46 cm) or more above oor level.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the 2.1
vicinity of a battery or engine.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,2.2
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.
Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool2.3 onto the battery. 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 is2.4 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. These batteries may burst and cause
injury to persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.2.5
NEVER overcharge a battery.2.6
Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid2.7 when you work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid2.8 contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety2.9 goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while
working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately2.10 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.
If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of2.11 eggs or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention
immediately.

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PREPARING TO CHARGE3.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE
SULFURIC ACID.
If it is necessary to remove the battery3.1
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.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the3.2 battery is being charged.
Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During3.3 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.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the3.4
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.
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger,3.5 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.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle3.6 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.
Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.3.7
CHARGER LOCATION4.
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND
CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
Locate the charger as far away4.1
from the battery as the DC cables permit.
Never place the charger4.2
directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery
will corrode and damage the charger.

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Do not set the battery on top of the charger.4.3
Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading4.4
the electrolyte specic gravity or lling the battery.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the4.5 ventilation in any way.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS5.
Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting5.1 all of the charger switches to the “off” position (if applicable) 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 in5.2 sections 6 and 7.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED6.
IN 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 cables6.1
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 clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can6.2 cause injury.
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS,6.3 P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter then the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to6.4 the chassis. 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 POSITIVE6.5 (RED) clip from the 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

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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 NEGATIVE6.6 (BLACK) clip from 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.
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.6.7
When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off,6.8 disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis
and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
See CALCULATING CHARGE TIME for length of charge6.9 information.
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 the7.1
battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated7.2 battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE7.3 (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously7.4 attached to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away
from the battery as possible – 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
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.7.6
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse7.7
order of the connecting procedure and break the rst connection
while as far away from the battery as practical.

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A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.7.8 To charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for
marine use.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS8.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
This battery charger is for use on a8.1
nominal 120-volt circuit. 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.
8.2 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it
does not t the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed by
a qualied electrician. An improper connection can result in a
risk of an electric shock or electrocution.
NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations, use of an adapter
plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the
United States is not recommended and should not be used.
Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:8.3
100 feet (30.5 meters) long or less–use an 18 gauge • (0.82 mm2) extension cord.
Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long–use a 16 gauge •
(1.31 mm2) extension cord.

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FEATURES9.
1
2
3
CONNECTED1. (red) LED
CHARGING2. (yellow) LED
CHARGED3. (green) LED
Battery Clip Cable Assembly4.
Ring Terminal Cable Assembly5.
Quick-Connect Connector6.
4
5
6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS10.
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the
battery charger.
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.

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NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for a complete
description of the charger modes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS12.
This battery charger must be properly assembled in
accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
Charging
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in1. good working condition, for example, the plastic boots on the
battery clips.
Connect the battery following the connection instructions2. described in Using the Quick-Connect Cable Connectors section.
Connect the AC power following the precautions listed3. in Section 8. Make sure to place the charger on a dry,
non-ammable surface, such as metal or concrete.
If you’ve connected everything correctly, the CHARGING4.
(yellow) LED should be lit, indicating that the charger is
charging. If the CHARGING (yellow) LED does not light,
check the connections or have the battery checked/replaced.
To disconnect, reverse the procedure.5.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. It will not
supply current to the battery clips until a battery is properly connected.
Unlike traditional chargers, the clips will not spark if touched together.
USING THE QUICK-CONNECT CABLE CONNECTORS
NOTE: Never connect the clamp and ring terminal connectors
together for use in other applications, such as external battery or
other power source charging, or to extend the output cable length,
as reverse polarity and/or overcharge conditions will occur.
50 Amp Battery Clips:
Connect the end of the charger output cable to the end of the1. 50 amp battery clips cable.
Follow the steps in sections 6 and 7 to connect the output2. clips to the battery.
After a good electrical connection is made to the battery, plug3. the power cord into a grounded 120V AC electrical wall outlet.