Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - Schumacher Electric SC9 Manual Del Usuario

MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SC9 charges and maintains 12 volt
batteries, keeping them at full charge.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology
allows you to safely charge and maintain
a healthy battery for extended periods
of time. However, problems with the

12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your
battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are
finished charging. Wipe off any battery
fluid 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
finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.

13. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Battery clamps do not spark
when touched together.
The LED does not light
when charger is properly
connected.
The battery is correctly
connected, but the
CHARGING LED did not
light immediately.
The battery is properly
connected, but the
CHARGING LED never lit.
The BAD BATTERY LED is
lit and the CHARGING LED
is flashing.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The charger is equipped
with an auto-start feature.
It will not supply current to
the battery clamps until a
battery is properly connected.
The clamps will not spark if
touched together.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery is defective.
If the Start/Stop button is not
pressed, charging should
begin in ten minutes.
The battery voltage is low.
The battery voltage is still
below 10V after 2 hours of
charging.
(or)
In maintain mode, the output
current is more than 1.5A for
12 hours.
Desulfation was
unsuccessful.
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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 required.
• 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.
REASON/SOLUTION
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose fitting
plug.
Have battery checked.
No problem; this is normal.
Press the Start/Stop button to
start charging.
The battery may be defective.
Make sure there are no loads on
the battery. If there are, remove
them. If there are none, have
the battery checked or replaced.
To reset the charger, unplug
from the AC outlet, wait a few
moments and plug it back in.
The battery may be defective.
Have battery checked or
replaced.