Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - Schumacher Electric SE8 Manual Del Usuario

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.
All three LEDs come on for 2
seconds, then turn off.
The charger will not turn on
when properly connected.
I cannot select a 6V or 12V
setting.
CHARGING (yellow) LED is
flashing.
14. SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage ..................................................................................120V AC @ 60Hz, 2.2A
Output Voltage .......................................................6V or 12V, with Auto Voltage Detection
Output Current Rating ... 12V DC: 8A-120 seconds/2A-120 seconds; 6V DC: 2A continuous
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.
The charger is plugged into
an AC outlet.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery is defective.
The charger is equipped
with Auto Voltage Detection,
which automatically detects
the voltage and charges the
battery.
Battery is not accepting
normal charge.
• 6 •
• 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.
No problem; this is normal.
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.
Unplug the charger from AC
and plug in again to reset.
If the charging LED blinks
again, have the battery
checked.