Super Start SPSS3 User manual

0099001357-00
OWNERS MANUAL
Model: SPSS3
Automatic Battery Charger
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE
EACH USE. This manual will explain how to use the battery charger
safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and
precautions carefully.
6V, 12V
3 Amp

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
FOR THIS REASON, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and
those published by the manufacturer of the battery and any equipment
you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary
markings on these products and on the engine.
WARNING: 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. Wash hands after handling.
•Keep out of reach of children.
•Use the battery charger on 6 and 12V LEAD-ACID and AGM-type
rechargeable batteries, as used in automobiles, trucks, tractors, airplanes,
vans, RVs, trolling motors, etc. This charger is not intended to supply power to
low-voltage electrical systems, other than in a motor-starting application.
WARNING: Do not use battery charger with dry cell batteries that are
commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause
injury or damage to property.
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................2
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................4
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS ..........................4
FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................5
DISPLAY MESSAGES .................................................................................8
MAINTENANCE AND CARE........................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................9
REPLACEMENT PARTS..............................................................................9
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS.......................................................9
LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................................10
WARRANTY CARD.................................................................................... 11

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•Use only attachments recommended or sold by the battery charger’s
manufacturer. Use of non-recommended attachments may result in a re,
electric shock, or injury.
•Locate the battery charger’s power cord so it cannot be stepped on, tripped
over, or subjected to damage or stress.
•Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to a qualied professional for
inspection and repair.
•Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualied professional when
service or repair is required.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
•Do not use an extension cord.
•Always charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
•Do not set the charger on ammable materials, such as carpeting, upholstery,
paper, cardboard, etc.
•Never smoke or allow sparks or ames in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS.
•Operate the charger as far away from the battery as DC charger cables permit.
•Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
•NEVER charge a frozen battery.
•NEVER overcharge a battery.
•NEVER set a battery on top of the charger.
•NEVER place the charger directly above a battery being charged. Gases from
the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
•NEVER touch the battery clips together when the charger is energized.
•When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug, not by the cord. Pulling
on the cord may cause damage to the cord or plug.
•Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug.
•NEVER allow battery acid to drip onto the charger.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working near lead-acid
batteries. Always have someone nearby for help.
•Have plenty of fresh water, soap and baking soda nearby for use, in case
battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash immediately with soap
and water and seek medical attention.
•If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, ush eyes immediately for a
minimum of 10 minutes and get medical attention.

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•Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to
clean up.
•Remove all personal metal items from your body, such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces and watches. A battery can produce a short circuit current high
enough to weld a ring to metal, causing a severe burn.
•Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery.
•If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always
remove the grounded terminal rst.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a
grounded plug. The charger must be grounded, to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The electrical outlet must be 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.
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.
USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension
cord, follow these guidelines:
•Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number, size, and shape as
those of plug on charger.
•Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
•Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger, as
specied below:
Length of cord (feet): 25 50 100 150
AWG* size of cord: 18 18 18 16
*AWG-American Wire Gauge

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FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL
5
4
1
2
1. Battery status LEDs
2. AC power cord
3. Quick-connect cable
with fuse
4. Cord set w/12V cigarette adapter
5. Quick-connect battery clamp cable
assembly
3
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The digital display indicates the status of the battery and charger. See the
DISPLAY MESSAGES section for a complete list of messages.
LED DISPLAY
YELLOW LED (solid): The charger is charging the battery.
GREEN LED (solid): The battery is fully charged and the charger is in
maintain mode.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC
outlet, or it could result in damage to the charger.
CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE
1. Place the charger on a dry, non-ammable surface.
2. Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.
3. Keep the hood open.
4. Clean the battery terminals.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
6. For a negative-ground vehicle (as in most vehicles), connect the
charger’s POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post. Next, connect the charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
vehicle chassis or engine block, away from the battery.

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7. For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clamp to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. Next, connect the
charger’s POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block
away from the battery. NEVER connect any clamps to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts.
8. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
9. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power,
remove the clamps from the vehicle’s chassis, and then remove the clamp
from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper cable) (not provided).
4. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
battery post.
5. Position yourself and the “negative post extension” cable as far away
from the battery as possible, and connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp
to the cable’s free end.
6. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
7. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and nally the positive clamp.
8. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. Current will not
be supplied to the battery clamps until a battery is properly connected. The
clamps will not spark if touched together.
USING THE QUICK-CONNECT CABLE CONNECTORS
Connect any of the three output cable leads to the charger. Make sure to place
the charger on a dry, non-ammable surface.
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.
USING THE 50 AMP BATTERY CLAMPS
1. Connect the end of the charger output cable to the end of the battery
cable, quick-disconnect and clamps.
2. Follow the steps in sections CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE
or CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE to connect the
output clamps to the battery.
3. After a good electrical connection is made to the battery, connect the
battery to an electrical power outlet.

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USING THE QUICK-CONNECT CABLE
1. To permanently attach to a battery, loosen and remove each nut from the
bolt at the battery terminal.
2. Connect the red POSITIVE connector ring to the POSITIVE battery terminal.
3. Connect the black NEGATIVE connector ring to the NEGATIVE battery
terminal.
4. Replace and tighten the nuts to secure.
5. Connect the cable to the end of the charger output cord.
(Keep the wires and plug away from metal and moving parts.)
6. Connect the charger to an electrical power outlet.
USING THE CORD SET WITH 12V ADAPTER
1. Connect the end of the cord set with 12V cigarette adapter to the charger.
2. Insert the 12V accessory plug into the 12V accessory outlet.
3. Route the power cord from the charger through the vehicle’s open window.
4. Connect the charger to an electrical power outlet.
BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, charging will not
start and the digital display will show one of two messages. If the display
shows “CONNECT CLAMPS”, make sure the charger is connected to the
battery and the connection points are clean and making a good connection.
If the display shows “WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED”, unplug the charger
from the AC outlet and reverse the connections at the battery.
CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED (green) LED turning on and
the digital display showing “FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING”. This
means that the charger has stopped charging and has switched to the maintain
mode of operation. NOTE: If the charger has to provide its maximum maintain
current for a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into abort mode (see Aborted
Charge section). This is usually caused by a drain on the battery, or the battery
could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are, remove
them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SPSS3 maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge.
It can charge small batteries and maintain both small and large batteries. If you
are maintaining a fully charged large battery, you are properly utilizing the battery
charger. However, if you use this battery charger to charge a large battery, such
as a marine deep-cycle battery, that was not fully charged, you may lose some
of the battery’s capacity. Therefore, we do not recommend charging a large
battery with this unit.

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NOTE: The maintain mode technology utilized in this charger allows you
to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of
time. However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle,
improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive
current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the charging
process is recommended.
DESULFATION MODE
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. If successful, normal charging will resume after the battery is
desulfated. Desulfation could take up to 8 hours. If desulfation fails, charging
will abort, the yellow LED will blink, and the display will show “CHARGING
ABORTED BAD BATTERY”.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging
aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, the yellow LED will blink, and the display
will show “CHARGING ABORTED BAD BATTERY”. To reset after an aborted
charge, unplug the charger from the outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
CONNECT CLAMPS (No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet without the
clamps connected to a battery.
WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED (no LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and the
clamps are connected backwards to a 6V or 12V battery.
ANALYZING BATTERY (No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet, and when
rst connected to a 6V or 12V battery correctly.
CHARGING 12V – XX% (Yellow LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and
correctly connected to a discharged 12V battery.
CHARGING 6V – XX% (Yellow LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and
correctly connected to a discharged 6V battery.
FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING (Green LED lit) – Plugged into the
AC outlet and correctly connected to a fully charged 6V or 12V battery.
CHARGING ABORTED BAD BATTERY (Yellow LED blinking)
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep you battery charger working properly for years.
•Clean the clamps each time you are nished charging. Wipe off any battery
uid that may have come in contact with the clamps, to prevent corrosion.
•Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the nish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.

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•Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
•Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet, in an upright position.
•Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps clipped together, on
or around metal, or clipped to the cables.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
Yellow LED is blinking
and display shows
CHARGE ABORTED–
BAD BATTERY.
The battery is sulfated.
The battery is too large
for the charger.
Reset the charger by
briey unplugging it.
You need a charger with
a higher amp rate.
The display shows
CONNECT CLAMPS.
Clamps are not making
a good connection.
The fuse is bad.
Check for poor
connection at battery
and frame.
Replace the in-line fuse
for the ring connector.
The display shows
ANALYZING BATTERY
and yellow LED is lit.
The charger is checking
the condition of the
battery.
No problem; this is
normal.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage ................................................................. 120V AC @60Hz, .91A
Output voltage...................................... 6V or 12V, with Auto Voltage Detection
Output current rating .............................................................. 3A @ 6V and 12V
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Cable battery assembly..................................................................3899002636
Quick-connect cable with fuse ......................................................2299002042
Cord set with 12V cigarette adapter...............................................3899001401
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
For troubleshooting info, contact customer service for assistance:
[email protected]•www.batterychargers.com
or call 1-800-621-5485, Monday-Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm CST
For REPAIR OR RETURN, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485.
DO NOT SHIP UNIT until you receive a RETURN MERCHANDISE
AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number from Customer Service at Schumacher
Electric Corporation.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY NOT VALID IN MEXICO.
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER
DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this battery
charger for 5 years from the date of purchase at retail against defective
material or workmanship that may occur under normal use and care. If your
unit is not free from defective material or workmanship, Manufacturer’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 proof of purchase and 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 Corporation 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.
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 particular 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 prots, 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 limitation 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 WARRANTY
AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES OR AUTHORIZES
ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS
THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS WARRANTY.

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WARRANTY CARD
5 YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
MODEL: _____________________ DESCRIPTION: ________________________ This is the only express limited warranty, and the manufacturer neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume or make any other obligation. There is no other warranty, other than what is described in the product owner’s manual.
The warranty card should be submitted within 30 days of purchase. The customer
must keep the ORIGINAL receipt because it will be required for any warranty claims.
This warranty is not transferable. Send warranty card only.
DO NOT SEND UNIT TO THIS ADDRESS FOR REPAIR.
Mail this card to: Schumacher Electric Corporation 801 Business Center Drive Mount Prospect, IL 60056-2179 Name______________________________________________________________ Street Address_______________________________________________________ City ________________________________State _________ Zip Code _________ Phone _____________________Email ___________________________________ Store Name Where Purchased ___________________ Date of Purchase _________ Store Location____________________ UPC Number________________________ Serial Number ______________________________________ (SEE PRODUCT)
For faster warranty activation, go to www.batterychargers.com to register your product online.
SAVE ON POSTAGE! ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE –
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