Schumacher SE-1-12S User manual

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AutomaticBatteryCharger/Maintainer•Cargadordebateríaautomático/
Mantenedor•Chargeurdebatterieautomatiqueácharged’entretien
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Model/Modelo/Modèles: SE-1-12S & SF-1-12S
OWNER’S MANUAL • MANUAL DEL USUARIO •GUIDED’UTILISATION
Voltage / Tensión / Tension: 12
Amperage / Amperaje / Ampérage: 1.5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 3
PREPARING TO CHARGE 4
CHARGER LOCATION 5
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 6
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED
IN VEHICLE 6
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE
VEHICLE 8
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS 9
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 10
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 10
CONTROL PANEL 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 13
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 13
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 16
LIMITED WARRANTY 17

ÍNDICE
SECCIÓN PÀGINA
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 25
PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES 26
PREPARACIÓN PARA LA CARGA 28
UBICACIÓN DEL CARGADOR 29
PRECAUCIONES DE CONEXIÓN EN CC 29
SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA ESTÉ
COLOCADA EN EL VEHÍCULO 30
SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA SE
ENCUENTRE FUERA DEL VEHÍCULO 31
CONEXIONES A TIERRA Y ENERGÍA DE CA 32
INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE 33
INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE 34
PANEL DE CONTROL 34
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN 34
INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO 36
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL MANEJO Y ALMACENAMIENTO 37
LOCALIZACIÓN Y SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS 37
ANTES DE DEVOLVER A REPARACIONES 40
GARANTÍA LIMITADA 41

TABLE DES MATIÈRES
PARTIE PAGE
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 44
PRÉCAUTIONS PERSONNELLES 45
PRÉPARATION POUR LE CHARGEMENT 47
EMPLACEMENT DU CHARGEUR 48
PRÉCAUTIONS SUR LA CONNEXION C.C. 48
ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST
INSTALLÉE DANS UN VÉHICULE 49
ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST
INSTALLÉE HORS DU VÉHICULE 50
MISE À LA TERRE ET CORDON D’ÉNERGIE CA 51
DIRECTIVES DE MONTAGE 52
DIRECTIVES DE MONTAGE 53
PANNEAU DE CONTRÔLE 53
CONSIGNES D’UTILISATION 53
CONSIGNES D’ENTRETIEN 55
INSTRUCTIONS DE TRANSPORT ET STOCKAGE 56
TABLEAU DE DÉPANNAGE 56
AVANT DE L’ENVOYER POUR RÉPARATION 59
GARANTIE LIMITÉE 60

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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION
MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SE-1-12S and SF-1-12S 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 chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE1. 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 directly to rain or snow.1.2
Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not1.3 recommended 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 by1.4 the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of re and 1.5 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.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; have the1.7
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.)

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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-ACID BATTERY1.10 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 these instructions1.11 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.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery 2.1 or engine.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces2.2 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 tool onto2.3 the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other
electrical part that may cause an explosion.

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Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not2.4 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 safety goggles2.9 and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working
near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash2.10 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.
PREPARING TO CHARGE3.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY
ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY
CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge3.1
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.

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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 battery voltage matches
the charger output voltage (12V).
Make sure that the charger cable ring terminal connections are3.7
attached to the battery and ground securely.
CHARGER LOCATION4.
RISK OF EXPLOSION
AND CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID.
When mounting the charger to the fender well, locate the charger4.1 as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged;4.2 gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
With the exception of the charger mounting bracket, do not set the4.3 battery on top of the charger.
Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the4.4
electrolyte specic gravity or lling the battery.