Schumacher Electric SSF-1000A User manual

Model / Modelo / Modèle: SSF-1000A
Automatic Battery Charger / Cargador de batería
automático / Chargeur de batterie automatique
00-99-000447/0409
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Voltage / Tensión / Tension: 12
Amperage / Amperaje / Ampérage: 2, 6, 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS / ÍNDICE / TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SECTION / SECCIÓN / PARTIE PAGE / PÀGINA
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2
PREPARING TO CHARGE 3
CHARGER LOCATION 3
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 3
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS
INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. 4
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS
OUTSIDE VEHICLE. 4
BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS 5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6
CONTROL PANEL 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 11
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 12
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 12
TROUBLESHOOTING 13
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 14
LIMITED WARRANTY 14
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 16
PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES 17
PREPARACIÓN PARA LA CARGA 18
UBICACIÓN DEL CARGADOR 19
PRECAUCIONES DE CONEXIÓN EN CC 19
SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA ESTÉ
COLOCADA EN EL VEHÍCULO. 19
SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA SE
ENCUENTRE FUERA DEL VEHÍCULO. 20

CARGA DE BATERÍA, CONEXIONES DE CA 21
INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE 22
CONTROLES DEL SPEEDCHARGE 22
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN 24
CALCULANDO EL TIEMPO DE CARGA 27
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO 28
ALMACENAJE 28
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS 29
ANTES DE DEVOLVER A REPARACIONES 30
GARANTÍA LIMITADA 31
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 33
PRÉCAUTIONS PERSONNELLES 34
PRÉPARATION POUR LE CHARGEMENT 35
EMPLACEMENT DU CHARGEUR 35
PRÉCAUTIONS SUR LA CONNEXION C.C. 36
ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST
INSTALLÉE DANS UN VÉHICULE. 36
ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST
INSTALLÉE HORS DU VÉHICULE. 37
CHARGEMENT D’UNE BATTERIE – RACCORDEMENTS C.A. 37
DIRECTIVES DE MONTAGE 38
PANNEAU DE CONTRÔLE 38
CONSIGNES D’UTILISATION 40
CALCUL DU TEMPS DE CHARGEMENT 44
CONSIGNES D’ENTRETIEN 45
DIRECTIVES D’ENTREPOSAGE 45
TABLEAU DE DÉPANNAGE 46
AVANT DE L’ENVOYER POUR RÉPARATION 47
GARANTIE LIMITÉE 48

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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SSF-1000A offers a wide range1.1
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.
WARNING: Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains1.2
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.1.3
Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recom-1.4
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 plug1.5
rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of1.6
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 char-•
ger as specied in the table in Section 8.2.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a quali-1.7
ed service person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped1.8
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 person when 1.9
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.)
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet1.10
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the
controls will not reduce this risk.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

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WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGER-
OUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR-
MAL 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 THOSE PUBLISHED BY THE BATTERY MANU-
FACTURER 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.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.
Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you2.1
work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts2.2
your skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and pro-2.3
tective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area2.4
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.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or 2.5
engine.
Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the bat-2.6
tery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that
may cause an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and2.7
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.
Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended2.8
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.2.9
NEVER overcharge a battery.2.10

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PREPARING TO CHARGE3.
If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al-3.1
ways 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 is3.2
being charged.
Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning,3.3
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 level3.4
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, battery,3.5
vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of
the battery manufacturer’s specic precautions while charging and recom-
mended rates of charge.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s3.6
manual and make sure that the output voltage selector switch is set to the
correct voltage. 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.
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 removing the AC5.1
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, 6.65.2
and 7.2 through 7.4.

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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 cause6.2
injury.
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 chas-6.4
sis. 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 6.5
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 carbure-
tor, 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 6.6
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 carbure-
tor, 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 the6.7
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 charge information.6.8
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.7.
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.

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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
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
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 7.7
charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS8.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt8.1
circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the
plug illustrated. The charger 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 ordi-
nances. The plug pins must t the receptacle (outlet).
Do not use with an ungrounded system.
DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not t the
outlet, have proper grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician. Im-
proper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.
NOTE: The use of an adapter plug is not recommended.

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Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery8.2
chargers:
AC input rating,
amperes*
AWG size of cord
Length of cord, feet (m)
At
least
But less
than
2.5
(7.6)
50
(15.2)
100
(30.5)
150
(45.6)
0 2 18 18 18 16
2 3 18 18 16 14
3 4 18 18 16 14
4 5 18 18 14 12
5 6 18 16 14 12
6 8 18 16 12 10
8 10 18 14 12 10
10 12 16 14 10 8
12 14 16 12 10 8
14 16 16 12 10 8
16 18 14 12 8 8
18 20 14 12 8 6
*If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the cor-
responding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the
voltage rating - for example:
1200 watts/120 volts = 10 amperes
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS9.
No assembly required.
CONTROL PANEL10.