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
TM
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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.

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Digital Display10.1
The Digital Display gives a digital indication of voltage or % of charge,
depending on the Display Mode chosen.
Display Mode Button10.2
Use this button to set the function of the digital display to one of the
following:
Battery %• - The digital display shows an estimated charge percentage
of the battery connected to the charger battery clips.
Voltage• – The digital display shows the voltage at the charger battery
clips in DC volts.
Charge Rate Button10.3
Use this button to set the maximum charge rate.
2A Slow Charge Rate• – Intended for charging small batteries such
as those commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motor-
cycles.
6A Medium Charge Rate• – Use for charging automotive, marine and
deep-cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.
10A Fast Charge Rate• - Use for charging automotive and light truck bat-
teries. Not intended for industrial applications.
Battery Type Button10.4
Use this button to set the type of battery to be charged.
Regular• – This battery type is usually used in cars, trucks and motor-
cycles. These batteries have vent caps and are often marked “Low
Maintenance” or “Maintenance-free”. This type of battery is designed
to deliver quick bursts of energy (such as starting engines) and have a
greater plate count. The plates will also be thinner and have somewhat
different material composition. Regular batteries should not be used for
deep cycle applications.
Deep-Cycle• – Deep-cycle batteries are usually marked as “Deep-
Cycle” or “Marine”. Deep-cycle batteries are usually larger than the
other types. This type of battery has less instant energy but somewhat
greater long-term energy delivery than regular batteries. Deep cycle
batteries have thicker plates and can survive a number of discharge
cycles.
AGM• – The Absorbed Glass Matt construction allows the electrolyte
to be suspended in close proximity with the plate’s active material. In
theory, this enhances both the discharge and recharge efciency. Actu-
ally, the AGM batteries are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated
lead acid) batteries. Popular uses include high performance engine
starting, power sports, deep cycle, solar and storage battery. AGM bat-
teries are typically good deep cycle batteries, and they deliver best life
performance if recharged before the battery drops below a 50 percent
charge. If these AGM batteries are completely discharged, the cycle life
will be around 300 cycles. This is true of most AGM batteries rated as
deep cycle batteries.

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GEL• – The Gel Cell is similar to the AGM style because the electrolyte
is suspended, but different because technically the AGM battery is still
considered to be a wet cell. The electrolyte in a GEL cell has a silica
additive that causes it to set up or stiffen. The recharge voltages on this
type of cell are lower than the other styles of lead acid battery. This is
probably the most sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to over-
voltage charging. Gel Batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle
application and may last a bit longer in hot weather applications. If the
incorrect battery charger is used on a Gel Cell battery, poor perfor-
mance and premature failure is certain.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS11.
Charging11.1
Check to make sure every charger component is in place and in good1.
working condition.
Connect the battery following the precautions listed in Sections2.
6 and 7.
Select the appropriate settings for your battery.3.
Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in Section 8.4.
Battery Connection Indicator
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, the CON-
NECTED (red) LED will not light. Charging will not begin if the CONNECT-
ED (red) LED is on.
Battery Percent and Charge Time11.2 : This charger adjusts the charging
time in order to charge the battery completely, efciently and safely. The
microprocessor automatically performs the necessary functions. This sec-
tion includes guidelines that can be used to estimate
charging times.
The duration of the charging process depends on three factors:
Battery State• – If a battery has only been slightly discharged, it can be
charged in less than a few hours. The same battery could take up to 10
hours if very weak. The battery state can be estimated by using the built-
in voltage tester. The lower the reading, the longer charging will take.
Battery Rating• – A higher rated battery will take longer to charge than
a lower rated battery under the same conditions. A battery is rated in
ampere hours (AH), reserve capacity (RC) and cold cranking amps
(CCA). The lower the rating, the quicker the battery will charge.
Charge Rate• – The charge rate is measured in amps. The 2A rate is for
charging smaller batteries such as those used for motorcycles and
garden tractors. Such batteries should not be charged using the higher
rates. The 6A rate is for charging automotive, marine and deep-cycle
batteries. The 10A rate is for charging automotive and light truck bat-
teries. All charging modes will decrease the charge rate as the battery
approaches maximum charge. After the charging process has started, the
digital display can be used to determine charging progress by selecting
the BATTERY % mode.

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There are some important facts to keep in mind when charging a battery.
When the display indicates 77% charged, the battery has been charged•
enough to start most vehicles.
When the battery is fully charged, the display will indicate 100% charged.•
The battery % shown in tester mode is an estimate based on the battery•
voltage.
The battery % shown in charger mode is an estimate of the relative•
charge in the battery compared to the charge it should have if the
charging process is allowed to complete and can be used to estimate
the relative charge time. The lower the % shown the longer the charge
time for a given battery.
The battery % shown in charger mode is an indication of the relative•
progress of the charging process. The higher the battery % displayed, the
less charge time remains.
The more a battery is discharged, the faster it absorbs charge from a•
charger. That means that the battery % increases faster at the beginning
of the charging process than at the end. In other words, it takes longer for
the battery to absorb the last few percents of charge than the rst several
percents.
Automatic Charging Mode11.3
When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the
Maintain Mode (see below) automatically after the battery is charged.
Aborted Charge11.4
If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When
charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off and the CONNECTED
(red) LED will blink. In that state, the charger ignores all buttons. To reset
after an aborted charge, either disconnect the battery or unplug the
charger.
Desulfation Mode11.5
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 battery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation
designed for such batteries. Activation of the special Desulfation Mode is
indicated by the CHARGING (yellow) LED blinking. If successful, normal
charging will resume after the battery is desulfated. The CHARGING
(yellow) LED will then stop blinking and stay lit. Desulfation could take up
to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort and the CONNECTED
(red) LED will blink.
Completion of Charge11.6
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED (green) LED. When lit,
the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of
operation. If the DEEP CYCLE battery type is selected, the CHARGED
(green) LED comes on when the battery is charged enough for normal
use.

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Maintain Mode11.7
When the CHARGED (green) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain
Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by deliver-
ing 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. The voltage is maintained at a level determined
by the BATTERY TYPE selected.
Using the Battery Voltage Tester11.8
Overview
This battery charger has a built-in voltmeter to test your battery’s state
of charge. The charger does not have a built in load tester. As such, a
recently charged battery could have a temporarily high voltage due to
what is known as “surface charge”. The voltage of such a battery will
gradually drop during the period immediately after the charging system is
disengaged. Consequently, the tester could display inconsistent values for
such a battery. For a more accurate reading, the surface charge should be
removed by temporarily creating a load on the battery, such as by turning
on lights or other accessories for a couple of minutes before you read the
display. Read it a couple of minutes after you have shut the headlights off.
Testing Sequence: There are four basic steps required to test the battery
state of charge:
With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to1.
the battery following the instructions given in Sections 6 and 7.
Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet, following the in-2.
structions given in Section 8.
If necessary, press the BATTERY TYPE button until the correct type is3.
indicated.
Read the voltage on the digital display or press the Display Mode but-4.
ton to set the tester to BATTERY % to read the voltage as a percent-
age of charge.
Tester and Charger: When rst turned on, the unit operates only as a tes-
ter, not as a charger. To continue to use it only as a tester, avoid pressing
the CHARGE RATE button. Selecting a charge rate activates the battery
charger and deactivates the tester.
Power-Up Idle Time Limit: If no button is pressed within 15 minutes
after the battery charger is rst powered up, the charger will automatically
switch from tester to charger if a battery is connected. In that case, the
charger will be set to the start up default settings.
Tester without Time Limit: If either the DISPLAY MODE or BATTERY
TYPE button is pressed within the rst 10 minutes after the battery
charger is powered up, the unit will remain a tester (not a charger)
indenitely, unless a charge rate is selected.

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Testing After Charging: After the unit has been changed from tester to
charger (by selecting a charge rate), it remains a charger. To change the
battery charger back to a tester, press the CHARGE RATE switch until all
charge rate LED’s are off.
Tester Status LED’s: When the unit is operating as a battery tester, the
status LED’s light under the following conditions:
The CHARGED (green) LED will light if a charged battery is tested.•
The CHARGING (yellow) LED does not light in the battery test mode.•
The CONNECTED (red) LED lights when a properly connected battery •
is not detected.
When the tester display mode is set to VOLTAGE, the CHARGED and•
CHARGING LED’s won’t light.
GENERAL CHARGING NOTES:11.9
Restart: If the charge mode is changed after charging has started (by
pressing the CHARGE RATE or BATTERY TYPE button), the charging
process will restart.
Voltage: The voltage displayed during charging is the charging voltage
and is usually higher than the battery’s resting voltage.
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME12.
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.
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
Find your battery’s rating on the chart below, and note the charge time
given for each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a
50% charge prior to recharging. Add more time for severely discharged
batteries.

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BATTERY SIZE/RATING CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME
2 AMP 6 AMP 10 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES Motorcycle, garden,
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 AH 2 - 3¾ hrs 45 min -
1¼ hrs NR
12 - 32 AH 3¾ - 10 hrs 1¼ - 3½
hrs NR
CARS/TRUCKS 200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 11¼ - 14½
hrs 3¾ - 4¾
hrs 2¼ - 3 hrs
315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 14½ - 18¼
hrs 4¾ - 6 hrs 3 - 3¾ hrs
550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190
RC 18¼ - 34¾ hrs 6 - 11½
hrs 3¾ - 7 hrs
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE 80 RC 17½ hrs 6 hrs 3½ hrs
140 RC 27 hrs 9 hrs 5½ hrs
160 RC 30 hrs 10 hrs 6 hrs
180 RC 33 hrs 11 hrs 6½ hrs
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS13.
Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery char-13.1
ger (see Sections 6, 7 and 8).
After use, unplug the charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corro-13.2
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 work-13.3
ing condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-service-13.4
able parts.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS14.
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still con-14.1
duct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine 14.2
Charger).
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal,14.3
or clipped to cables.

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TROUBLESHOOTING15.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
CONNECTED (red)
light is not on. The battery is not connected correctly.
Connection to battery is
reversed.
The battery voltage is less
than one volt.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Rock clips back and forth for a
better connection.
Correct connection.
Replace the battery or try
using a manual charger to bring
above one volt.
Indicator lights are lit in
an erratic manner, not
explained in the Oper-
ating Instructions.
A button may have been
pressed while the charger
was being plugged in.
Make sure nothing is touching
the control panel, then unplug
the unit and plug it in again.
The CHARGED (green)
light turns on a few
minutes or less after
connecting the battery.
The battery may be
fully charged or recently
charged, leaving the battery
voltage high enough to ap-
pear to be fully charged.
If the battery is in a vehicle,
turn the headlights on for a few
minutes to reduce the battery
voltage and try charging again.
Also try a lower CHARGE RATE
selection.
The CHARGING (yel-
low) LED is blinking. The battery may be faulty (sulfated). A sulfated battery will eventu- ally accept a charge. Continue
charging for a few hours. The
CHARGING (yellow) LED will
blink. If not, have the bat-
tery checked or call customer
service.
The measured current
is much lower than
what was selected.
The charger reached the
maximum voltage and is
reducing the current.
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
The charger is making
an audible clicking
sound.
Circuit breaker is cycling.
Battery is defective.
Shorted battery cables or
clips.
Severely discharged bat-
tery, but otherwise it is a
good battery.
Reverse connections at
battery.
The settings may be wrong.
Check the charger settings.
Have the battery checked.
Circuit breaker cycles when
current draw is too high. Check
for shorted cables or clips and
replace if necessary.
The battery may not want
to accept a charge due to a
run-down state. Allow charging
to continue until battery has a
chance to recover sufciently
to take a charge. If more than
20 minutes, stop charging and
have the battery checked.
Shut the charger off and correct
the lead connections.
Charger will not turn
on when properly con-
nected.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and exten-
sion cord for loose tting plug.

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BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS16.
When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable16.1
of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all
connections, the AC outlet for a full 120-volts, the charger clips for correct
polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clips and
from the clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean.
When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw16.2
the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damag-
ing to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use
in recharging.
When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the16.3
complete manual and call the customer service number for information
that will usually eliminate the need for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information about troubleshooting
or replacement parts, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
1-800-621-5485
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday thru Friday
LIMITED WARRANTY17.
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER
DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PROD-
UCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR AS-
SIGNABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this bat-
tery charger for 5 years from the date of purchase at retail against defec-
tive material or workmanship that may occur under normal use and care.
If your unit is not free from defective material or workmanship, Manufac-
turer’s obligation under this warranty is solely to repair or replace your
product with a new or reconditioned unit at the option of the Manufacturer.
It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit, along with mailing
charges prepaid to the Manufacturer or its authorized representatives in
order for repair or replacement to occur.
Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with
this product that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corpora-
tion and approved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void
if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or
modied by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through
an unauthorized retailer.

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Manufacturer makes no other warranties, including, but not limited to,
express, implied or statutory warranties, including without limitation, any
implied warranty of merchantability or implied warranty of tness for a par-
ticular purpose. Further, Manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental,
special or consequential damage claims incurred by purchasers, users or
others associated with this product, including, but not limited to, lost prof-
its, revenues, anticipated sales, business opportunities, goodwill, business
interruption and any other injury or damage. Any and all such warranties,
other than the limited warranty included herein, are hereby expressly
disclaimed and excluded. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages or length of implied warranty,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specic legal rights and it is possible you may have other rights
which vary from this warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WAR-
RANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES OR AUTHO-
RIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION
TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS WARRANTY.
Schumacher Electric Corporation Customer Service
1-800-621-5485
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST
Schumacher and the Schumacher Logo are registered trademarks of
Schumacher Electric Corporation

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IMPORTANTE: LEA Y GUARDE ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Y SEGURIDAD.
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD1.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES: el SSF-1000A ofrece una amplia1.1
gama de características para satisfacer sus necesidades. Este manual
le mostrará cómo utilizar su cargador en forma segura y efectiva. Por
favor, lea, comprenda y siga estas instrucciones y precauciones cuida-
dosamente, ya que este manual contiene instrucciones operativas y de
seguridad de importancia.
ADVERTENCIA: conforme a la propuesta 65 de California, este pro-1.2
ducto contiene químicos de los cuales en el Estado de California se tiene
conocimiento que provocan cáncer y malformaciones congénitas u otras
lesiones reproductivas.
No exponga el cargador a la lluvia o a la nieve.1.3
Utilice solamente accesorios recomendados. El uso de un accesorio no1.4
recomendado o suministrado por Schumacher® Electric Corporation
puede provocar riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica o lesiones a perso-
nas o daño a la propiedad.
Para reducir el riesgo de daños al enchufe o cable eléctrico, jale del 1.5
enchufe en lugar de jalar del cable al desconectar el cargador.
No se debe utilizar un alargador a menos que resulte absolutamente1.6
necesario. El uso de un alargador inadecuado puede provocar riesgo de
incendio o descarga eléctrica. En caso de que deba utilizarse un alarga-
dor, asegúrese de que:
Los pasadores en el enchufe del alargador posean el mismo número,•
tamaño y forma que aquellos presentes en el enchufe del cargador.
El alargador se encuentre correctamente conectado y en buenas condi-•
ciones eléctricas.
El tamaño del cable sea lo sucientemente extenso para el amperaje •
en CA del cargador como se especica en la tabla de la Sección 8.2.
No utilice el cargador si el mismo posee un enchufe o cable dañado;1.7
hágalo revisar por una persona capacitada que efectúe reparaciones.
(Comuníquese con el servicio al cliente al: 1-800-621-5485.)
No utilice el cargador si el mismo recibió un golpe fuerte, si se cayó o1.8
si sufrió daños de cualquier otra forma; hágalo revisar por una persona
capacitada que efectúe reparaciones. (Comuníquese con el servicio al
cliente al: 1-800-621-5485.)
No desarme el cargador; hágalo revisar por una persona capacitada que1.9
efectúe reparaciones cuando necesite servicio de mantenimiento o una
reparación. Volver a ensamblar el cargador en forma incorrecta puede
provocar riesgo de incendio o descarga eléctrica. (Comuníquese con el
servicio al cliente al: 1-800-621-5485.)