Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric SP-200 Manual Del Usuario

10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This solar battery maintainer
must be properly assembled in accordance
with the assembly instructions before it
is used.
The solar battery maintainer does not
have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off
commands are controlled by placing the
solar battery maintainer in the sun only after
the battery connections have been made.
You MUST disconnect the solar battery
maintainer from the 12 volt power outlet
or battery when starting the engine or
driving the vehicle. Electrical surges from
the alternator when starting and running
may damage the solar battery maintainer.
NOTE: The clips and 12V output are
always live.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
1. Ensure that all of the solar battery
maintainer components are in place
and in good working condition, for
example, the plastic boots on the
battery clips.
2. Decide whether you are going to use
the 12 volt accessory plug or the 50
Amp battery clips to connect the solar
battery maintainer to the vehicle.
Connect the proper cable to the solar
battery maintainer making sure the
connection is secure.
• If using the 12 volt accessory plug, plug
the connector into the vehicle's power
outlet making sure the connection is
secure.
• If using the 50 Amp battery clips, connect
the battery following the precautions
listed in sections 6 and 7.
3. Place the solar battery maintainer in the
sun. For optimum solar panel output,
face the front (glass) side of the solar
panel towards the sun, making sure
there are no shadows being cast on the
panel by the vehicle or other objects.
The best orientation to place the solar
panel is in a south-to-north direction with
the panel tilted at a suitable angle. The
best angle would be the same as your
local latitude.
4. To disconnect, reverse the procedure.
If you are maintaining a fully charged
battery, you are properly utilizing the
solar battery maintainer. The SP-200
maintains 12 volt batteries, keeping
them at full charge. However, if you use
this solar battery maintainer to charge a
battery, you may lose some of the battery's
capacity. This would cause the battery to
be unable to hold a charge and become
useless. Therefore, we do not recommend
charging any battery with this unit
NOTE: The maintain mode technology
allows you to safely 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 maintaining process is recommended.
USING THE QUICK-CONNECT
CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Connect either of the two output cable
assemblies to the solar battery maintainer.
Do not place on wet ground, anywhere
it could be accidently stepped on or in a
place or position where it could fall while
being used. Never use the output cables
together or for other applications.
50 AMP BATTERY CLIP CABLE
ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the end of the solar battery
maintainer output cable to the end of
the 50 amp battery clips cable.
2. Follow the steps in sections 6 and 7 to
connect the output clips to the battery.
3. After a good electrical connection is
made to the battery, place the solar
battery maintainer in the sun, per the
instructions in step 4 of the Solar Battery
Maintainer Location section.
12V ACCESSORY PLUG CABLE
ASSEMBLY
Maintain or charge your battery without
lifting the hood.
1. Connect the end of the 12V accessory
plug cable to the solar battery
maintainer.
2. Insert the 12V accessory plug into the
12V accessory outlet.
3. Route the power cord from the
solar battery maintainer through the
vehicle's open window.
4. Place the solar battery maintainer in
the sun, per the instructions in step
4 of the Solar Battery Maintainer
Location section.
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