Schumacher E-CHARGE VTV-20 User manual

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00-99-000720/1106
Model: VTV-20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug the short cable into the 12V accessory port of the vehicle
with the good battery. Wait for the Power and Status lights to
glow steadily.
2. The long cable plug should now be lit. Plug this end into the
accessory port of the disabled battery. If the connection to the
disabled battery is good, the plug and status light will blink.
If the light does not blink, check your connections. Also, try
turning the engine ignition key to the ACC position.
3. The plug will blink continuously. Try starting the vehicle after 5
to 10 minutes or if the plug stops blinking. If the vehicle does
not start, the plug will continue to blink.
4. If the vehicle does not start after 5 to 10 minutes of charging,
wait 15 additional minutes before trying again. When the 15
minute waiting period is up, try starting again.

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5. If the vehicle still does not start, repeat step 4. The VTV-20
will continue charging the battery for up to an hour.
6. If your vehicle does not start after an hour of charging, there
may be other problems with the engine and/or starting sys-
tem. It is also possible that the battery is incapable of taking
a charge and needs to be replaced.
NOTE: It is normal for the status light to blink rapidly and/or
to hear a clicking noise while charging.
7. If your vehicle does start, and if your battery was in severely
discharged state, you will want to completely charge your bat-
tery with a standard battery charger as soon as possible.
8. IftheWorkingVehicle’sPowerLEDlightcontinuallyashes
on and off, then the Working Vehicle’s battery may be too low
to use. Try connecting to a different vehicle before assuming
that the VTV-20 is dysfunctional.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
VTV-20 lights
are not lit when
plugged in
Wrong end is
plugged in
Bad connection in
the accessory port
Accessory port
does not have
power
Fuse in cables or
car is blown
Plug the short end
into the good-
battery vehicle’s
accessory outlet
Disconnect and
reconnect the plug
Turn ignition key
to ACC position
Replace fuse(s)
Power light is
blinking and status
light is off
VTV-20 is
overheated
VTV-20 detected a
current overload
Make sure
the VTV-20
hassufcient
clearance and that
the vents are not
blocked
Unplug the
VTV-20, wait 5
seconds, then
plug the VTV-20
back in

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Power light is
blinking and status
light is on
The good battery
does not have
sufcientpower
(less than 11 volts)
The short cable
has been plugged
into the wrong
vehicle
Start the good-
battery vehicle
to provide extra
power to the
VTV-20
Make sure the
short cable is
plugged into the
good-battery’s
vehicle
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associ-
ated with accessories sold with this product, may expose you to
lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.

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SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION
801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179
MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL
OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for 2 years from
date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should
occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is
the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with the original sales
receipt, transportation and/or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or its
authorized representative.
For warranty service, return your VTV-20 to:
Schumacher Electric Corp., Warranty Service Department
1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280.
Questions? Call: Customer Service: 800-621-5485
7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless
handling, or repaired by anyone other than the manufacturer or its authorized
representative.
The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and ex-
pressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential
damages.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTUR-
ER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE
ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EX-
PRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT AND
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES SUCH FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
LIMITED WARRANTY

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