Follow These Steps When Battery Is Outside Vehicle; Grounding And Ac Power Cord Connections; Assembly Instructions; Control Panel - Schumacher Electric SE-125A Manual Del Usuario

7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
7.1 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge
(AWG) insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
7.3 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
7.4 Position yourself and free end of cable as
far away from battery as possible – then

8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

8.1 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 plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The plug pins
must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use
with an ungrounded system.
8.2 DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or
plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet,
have a proper grounded outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. An improper
connection can result in a risk of an
electric shock or electrocution.
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.

9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

9.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.

10. CONTROL PANEL

Some features are not available on all models.
LED INDICATORS
• FULL CHARGE – When lit, this LED
indicates that the battery is fully charged
and the charger has stopped charging
and switched to the Maintain Mode of
operation.
• POWER ON – When lit, this LED
indicates that there is AC power supplied
to the battery charger.
• CHECK BATTERY – When lit, this LED
indicates a problem with the battery.
Check for an improper DC connection;
otherwise, the battery may be bad.
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip
to free end of cable.
7.5 Do not face battery when making final
connection.
7.6 When disconnecting charger, always do
so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection
while as far away from battery as
practical.
7.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore. To charge it on
board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
8.3 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
specified:
Length of cord (feet)
AWG* size of cord
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
AMMETER
The Ammeter indicates the amount of
current drawn by the battery. As it takes a
charge, a battery draws less current from
the charger. The percent of charge scale
is intended as a visual aid, to help simplify
reading the state of charge of the battery.
The START area of the meter indicates
that a high rate of current is being drawn
from the charger. It is normal for the meter
to be on START while using the Engine
Start setting.
When using the 2 amp charge rate, the
meter may indicate some activity, but
does not have the resolution to accurately
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