Schumacher 6000A Battery Charger User Manual
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1. If battery fluid electrolyte becomes frozen bring battery into a warm area to thaw before you begin charging with home appliances like radios stereos remote controls etc These batteries may burst and cause personal injury Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery Do not disassemble charger Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock Never set a battery on top of the charger Never place charger directly above battery being charged The gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on You could cause a spark Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow been dropped or otherwise damaged Take it to a qualified profes sional for inspection and repair Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on tripped over or damaged Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the SpeedCharge Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug Do not operate the SpeedCharge if it has a damaged power cord or plug Have the cord replaced PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead acid batteries e Make sure that someone is within range of your voice to come to your aid if need2. lol ue Suus 16 BUREN A A O EIS suua VOS LLI o CEE en E gt PMO parenie are dwy oe NXX JO XX papsessesn aA pajoajep leneq ym ebseyo dwy OL T XX JO XX papajesiasn o pajoajep leneq yym abseuo dwy z pam o f ess 7 TOPE Peq WO 131501 TELE 661 0 pajpajasiasn JO0yeuJeye poob uo 19 S9 JOJeuJa y IE O _ PAIEANOE 1101 JONS Y onoo ress _ ParEAjOE Japo SBEION ram o f oras Trae ou UA 151607 AR Y oo poros ias J Kanea PODIO im sas eneg eE oro ress TT perene ese ames S A0 010 0 pajoajassesn payoajas asn pajoajap layeq pasienal 10 eq ON oo o pajoajap jou leneq dn samod jelu Kejdsiq ea 2 amp s K PL 2 S gt L LP Y rea oo Pp S o e KF EFF F NOILVaadO JO 3GOW LIO y F Y 0 gt SOS 0 ado Oe N gt Se 7 2 D X se AGINS TANVd TONYLNOD V0009 USING THE BUILT IN BATTERY TESTER OVERVIEW The SpeedCharge has a built in battery tester that displays either an accurate battery voltage or an estimate of the battery s relative charge based on the battery voltage and the Battery Council International scale TESTING SEQUENCE There are four basic steps required to use the 6000A as a battery tester 1 Connect the SpeedCharge battery clamps to the battery Be sure to follow all of the precautions listed under OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 Connect the SpeedCharge power cord to a 120 VAC outlet Again be sure to follow all of the precaution
3. LED will light if a charged battery is tested e The CHARGING yellow LED does not light in the battery test mode e The CHECK red LED lights unless a properly connected battery is de tected e When the tester display mode is set to voltage none of the Status LEDs light it could be testing a battery or an alternator INITIAL PERCENT CALCULATION When a battery is calculated for the first time after connecting a battery the digital LED will show two dashes for a period as long as several seconds while the tester analyzes the battery NOTES FOR TESTING BATTERY A recently charged battery could have a temporarily high voltage due to what is known as surface charge The voltage of such a battery will gradually drop during the period immediately after the charging system is disengaged Consequently the tester could display inconsistent values for such a battery For a more accurate reading the surface charge should be removed by temporarily creating a load on the battery such as by turning on lights or other accessories The battery ranges from 0 to 100 The battery tester is only designed to test batteries Testing a device with a rapidly changing voltage could yield unexpected or inaccurate results USING THE BUILT IN ALTERNATOR TESTER The SpeedCharge has a built in alternator tester that displays either an accurate alternator voltage or an estimate of the alternator s relative output comp
4. NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE WARRANTY VALIDATION The enclosed Warranty Validation Card must be completed and mailed within 10 days of product purchase to activate this limited warranty 16
5. charger can deliver within 24 hours The battery may also be faulty Starter motor may be drawing more than 60 Amps The battery may be fully charged or recently charged leaving the battery voltage high enough to appear to be fully charged Press the CHARGE RATE button to activate charging and select a charge rate Return to place of pur chase for replacement Make sure nothing is touching the control panel then unplug the unit and plug it in again Reset the charger by un plugging it or briefly disconnecting it or briefly disconnecting the negative battery clip Select the desired charge rate and battery type again if necessary Charge the battery at the 30A4 gt 10A rate for 10 to 15 minutes then crank the engine If the battery is in a vehicle turn the headlights on for a few minutes to reduce the battery voltage and try charging again A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years 1 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 2 Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger 3 Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion 15 LIMITED WARRANTY SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION 801 BUSINES
6. ARGE CONTROL Display Battery Mode Type LEDs LEDs SpeedCharge Digital __ LED Co Co Co BATTERY 2A REGULAR Co Co Co VOLTAGE 30A lt gt 10A DEEP CYCLE ES EJ Co Status ee ALTERNATOR 60A START AGM GEL CELL CoO Co Co E EE E CHARGED CHARGING CHECK DISPLAY MODE CHARGE a BATTERY TYPE Switch Buttons 6000A CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY MODE SWITCH Use this switch to set the function of the digital LED to one of the following three BATTERY The digital LED displays an estimate of the percent of charge of the battery connected to the SpeedCharge battery clamps VOLTAGE The digital LED displays the voltage at the SpeedCharge battery clamps in DC volts ALTERNATOR The digital LED displays an estimate of the output of the vehicle charging system con nected to the SpeedCharge battery clamps as compared to a properly functioning system CHARGE RATE SWITCH Use this switch button to set the charge rate to one of the following three e 2A CHARGE RATE Intended for charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors snow mobiles and motor cycles The 2A rate is not intended to be used as a trickle charger for larger batteries 30A lt gt 10A CHARGE RATE Use for charging automotive batteries marine batteries and deep cycle batteries Not intended for industrial applications 60A START Provides 60 amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run down battery Al
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8. NG NOTES The unit is designed to control its cooling fan for efficient operation Consequently it is normal for the fan to start and stop when maintaining a fully charged battery The fan does not run in Tester Mode If the charge mode is changed after charging has started by pressing the CHARGE RATE or BATTERY TYPE button the charging process will be restarted The voltage displayed during charging is the charging voltage and usually will be higher than the battery s resting voltage Read this entire manual before using your charger The tips below serve only as a guide for specific situations If your vehicle won t start You don t need to fully charge a battery to start your vehicle If the charger won t start your vehicle using the 60A START rate try charging the battery using the 30A 4 gt 10A rate for 10 or 15 minutes That should charge the battery enough to allow the 60A START rate to start the vehicle If the vehicle will then be operated continuously for an extended period such as a long drive the vehicle could charge the battery back to normal during that period If the vehicle will only be operated for a short period short drive the battery might need to be charged again before it could start the vehicle again 13 Reviving your battery If you only wish to charge your battery enough to operate your vehicle you don t need to wait for the entire charging process to be completed When the char
9. O Sotumachor OWNER S MANUAL Model 6000A For 12 Volt Batteries SpeedCharge computer smart Die 30 10 60 Fully Automatic Microprocessor Controlled Battery Charger with Engine Starter plus Battery Tester and Alternator Tester CAUTION Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions and follow them with each use of this product Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect IL 60056 U S A Send Warranty Product Repairs to Customer Service Returns P O Box 280 1025 E Thompson Hoopeston IL 60942 0280 Questions Call Customer Service 1 800 621 5485 0099000399 0104 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 000 eee eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeteaeeeeeeneeeeas 3 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 00 ecceeceeeceeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeneeeeeeteaeeeneetaas 4 BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER cceccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeneeeeas 5 PEUGGING TT Nissan tree crertrrrr ret 5 USING AN EXTENSION CORD ecceecceeeteeeeeeeeeeeneeeeaeeeeeeseaeeseeenaeeseeseeeeeneeeaas 5 PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED 0 eeccecceeeceeeeeeeteeteeeeneetees 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 00 000 cece ccceeeeeecee eter cere teats eaeeeeeseaeeseeeeeaeeteeeeeaeene 6 Charging Battery In The Vehicle eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeeteeeeeeesneeeeaeeeneeeaas 6 Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle cccceeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeetaes 7 Using Engine Star alo 7 SPEEDC
10. S CENTER DRIVE MOUNT PROSPECT ILLINOIS 60056 2179 MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL OF THIS PRODUCT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for five years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship If such should occur the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase transportation and or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or its authorized representative This limited warranty is void if the product is misused subjected to careless handling or repaired by anyone other than the manufacturer or its authorized representative The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT AND EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES SUCH FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY
11. UGGING IT IN extension cord please make sure that Your charger requires a 120V AC you follow these guidelines receptacle installed according to all local codes and ordinances e Make sure that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number GROUNDED OUTLET size and shape as those of plug on charger e Check that the extension cord is 1 properly wired and in good electrical condition e Make sure that the wire size is large UN enough for its length and for the AC ampere rating as specified in the chart below GROUNDING PIN MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD Length of Cord in Feet USING AN EXTENSION CORD The use of an extension cord is not recommended If you must use an AWG Size of Cord AWG American Wire Gauge PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED lt is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge the battery e Make sure that you have a 12 volt lead acid battery Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owners manual Charge battery initially at charger s lowest rate e Clean the battery terminals Be care ful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes e Wear safety glasses See additional Personal Safety Precautions on page 4 e For batteries with removable vent caps if required add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reach es the level recommended by the manufacturer This will help purge e
12. ared to normal alternators The Alternator values displayed should be taken as general reference not precise diagnosis The alternator tester functions the same as the battery tester see previous section of this manual for details with a few differences TESTING SEQUENCE There are three basic steps required to use the 6000A as an alternator tester 1 Connect the SpeedCharge battery clamps to the battery or charging system Be sure to follow all of the precautions listed under OPERAT ING INSTRUCTIONS 2 Connect the SpeedCharge power cord to a 120 VAC outlet Again be sure to follow all of the precautions listed under OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS 3 Start the vehicle and turn on the vehicle s headlights Read the voltage on the digital LED or press the USING YOUR ENGINE STARTER OVERVIEW The 6000A has an engine start function that can be used to jump start your vehicle if the battery is low by providing 60 amps of current to assist engine cranking STARTING SEQUENCE There are a few basic steps involved when using the engine start function 1 Connect the SpeedCharge battery clamps to the battery or charging system Be sure to follow all of the precautions listed under OPERAT ING INSTRUCTIONS 2 Connect the SpeedCharge power cord to a 120 VAC outlet Again be sure to follow all of the precautions 11 display mode button to set the tester to Alternator and read the alternator pe
13. ble connections To disconnect the Charger unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the output clamps Then standing away from the battery remove the output clamp from the chassis or engine block Finally remove the output clamp from the battery post Clean and store the Charger in a dry location CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE POSITIVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY Aa POWER CORD 24 6 GAUGE CABLE TO GROUNDED POWER OUTLET 1 Note the polarity of the battery posts by checking the identification marks on the battery POSITIVE POS P or and NEGATIVE NEG N or The positive post is usually larger than the negative post 2 Attach at least a 24 inch long 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE NEG N or battery post Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made 3 Connect the red POSITIVE output clamp to the POSITIVE battery post Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made 4 Position yourself as far away from the battery as possible and then connect the black NEGATIVE output clamp to the free end of the cable 5 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet The charger will be set to the default state of 2A charge rate and REGULAR battery type tester 6 Press the appropriate control buttons to select the desired charge rate and batter
14. ed while you work with or are near a lead acid battery e Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes skin or clothing If this happens wash immediately with soap and water Then get medical attention e Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery Acid particles corrosion may get into your eyes If this occurs flush eyes immediately with running cold water for at least 10 minutes Then immediately get medical attention e Never charge a frozen battery Remove all personal metal items from your body such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches while working with a lead acid battery A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn e Take care not to drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery This may spark or short circuit the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion e Always operate the battery charger in an open well ventilated area e Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine Batteries generate explosive gases e Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER It is important to understand the charger s requirements This section explains the charger s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging PL
15. ger displays a battery of 77 or more see page 14 the battery has usually been charged enough for the vehicle to start and operate normally Completing an interrupted charge If the charging process has been inter rupted and restarted after the charger displays a battery of 85 or more the charger could go straight to Maintain Mode see top of this page However if the original charge was started using 30A 4 gt 10A the charge can often be completed using the 2A rate BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME There are some important facts to keep in mind when charging a battery This charger adjusts the charging time in order to charge the battery com pletely efficiently and safely The microprocessor automatically makes the necessary decisions However this section includes guidelines that can be used to estimate charging times The duration of the charging process depends on three factors 1 Battery State If a battery has only been slightly discharged it can be charged in less than a few hours The same battery could take up to 10 hours if very weak The battery state can be estimated by using the built in tester see page 10 The lower the reading the longer charging will take 2 Battery rating A higher rated battery will take longer to charge than a lower rated battery under the same conditions A battery is rated in ampere hours AH reserve capacity RC and cold cranking amps CCA The lower the ra
16. he charge time for a given battery The battery shown in charger mode is an indication of the relative progress of the charging process The higher the battery displayed the less charge time remains The more a battery is discharged the faster it absorbs charge from a charger That means that the battery increases faster at the beginning of the charging process than at the end In other words it takes longer for the battery to absorb the last few percent of charge than the first several percent TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often can be corrected by the user Please read through this chart for a possible solutions to common problems POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM The battery is connected and the charger is on but it isn t charging Indicator lights are lit in an erratic manner not explained in the Using Your Battery Charger section The CHECK red light always flashes before the battery is completely charged Engine crank time is less than specified The green CHARGED light turns on a few minutes after connecting to the battery MAINTENANCE AND CARE The SpeedCharge is in tester mode not charger mode The charger may be defective You might have accidentally activated a special diagnostic mode This will happen if the battery did not reach full charge within 24 hours May be due to a very large battery or a bank of batteries requiring more power than a 30 10 Amp
17. hese products and on engine SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger battery and vehicle or equipment using battery Use charger only on lead acid type rechargeable batteries such as those used in cars trucks tractors air planes vans RV s trolling motors etc This charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter motor application Never use charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used e To reduce risk of electrical shock unplug the SpeedCharge from the outlet before attempting any mainte nance or cleaning e Always charge battery in a well ventilated area e WARNING Battery chargers get hot during operation and must have proper ventilation Air needs to flow around entire charger Do not set charger on flammable materials like carpeting upholstery paper card board etc Charger may damage leather and melt plastic and rubber HELP US HELP YOU Remember Place charger as far away from the battery being charged as the charger cables will permit Do not expose charger to rain or snow Never charge a frozen battery
18. ning cool down time in seconds It starts at 120 and counts down to 0 The 60A START LED blinks once every second During the cool down period the charger delivers charge at a rate of 10A and the CHARGING LED is lit After 2 minutes the 60A START LED will stop blinking and will light continuously indicating that another crank cycle can be started The digital LED will change from display ing the countdown back to displaying the battery voltage ENGINE STARTING NOTES e When the 60A START rate has been selected the battery type selected does not matter and no battery type LED will be lit e f the battery is disconnected during the cool down period the charger will reset ABORTED CHARGE If charging can t be completed normally charging will be aborted When charging is aborted the charger s output is shut off and the red CHECK LED and digital LED blink on and off at opposite times In that state the SpeedCharge ignores all buttons To reset from after an aborted charge either disconnect the battery or unplug the charger DESULFATION MODE If a battery is left discharged for an extended period 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 Activation of the spe cial desulfation mode is indicated by blinking the CHARGING LED If suc cessful normal charging will resume af te
19. r the battery is desulfated The CHARGING LED will then stop blinking and light continuously Desulfation could take up to 10 hours If desulfation fails charging will be aborted and the CHECK red LED will blink 30A CHARGE RATE When set to 30A 4 gt 10A the unit will charge the battery for a few minutes at 10A The charger will determine whether to increase the current to 30A based on factors including the battery voltage and type selected If the current is increased from 10A to 30A the 30A 4 10A LED will change from yellow to orange Eventually the current will decrease from 30A back down to 10A and the LED will change from orange back to yellow The charge current may be increased to 30A and decreased back down to 10A several times during the charging process After the battery has been charged enough for the display to indicate 77 the current will not be increased to 304 COMPLETION OF CHARGING Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED green LED when lit the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of operation CHARGING TIPS MAINTAIN MODE When the CHARGED green LED is lit the charger has started Maintain Mode This mode of operation is also known as Float Mode Monitoring In this mode the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a small current when necessary The voltage is main tained at a level determined by the BATTERY TYPE selected GENERAL CHARGI
20. rcent TESTER STATUS LEDs When the 6000A is operating as an alternator tester the status LEDs light under the following conditions e The CHARGED green LED will light if the output of the charging system is at the normally desired level e The CHARGING yellow LED does not light in the alternator test mode e The CHECK red LED lights if the voltage is much higher or lower than normally desired e When the tester display mode is set to voltage none of the status LEDs light it could be testing a battery or an alternator ALTERNATOR TESTING NOTES e The alternator percent display can range from 0 to 199 e The display mode cannot be set to Alternator during charging listed under OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS 3 Press the CHARGE RATE button until the 60 START indicator is lit 4 Crank the engine until it starts or 8 seconds passes 5 If the engine did not start wait for the SpeedCharge to cool then repeat step 4 During the starting sequence listed above the charger is set to one of three states 1 Wait for cranking The charger waits until the engine is actually being cranked before delivering 60 amps for engine start The charger delivers charge at a rate of 10 amps while waiting and will reset if the engine is not cranked within 10 minutes If the charger resets it sets itself for a 2A charge and REGULAR battery While waiting for cranking the digital display shows the batter
21. s listed under OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 If necessary press the Battery Type button until the correct type is indi cated 4 Read the voltage on the digital LED or press the display mode button to set the tester to Battery and read the battery percent TESTER AND CHARGER When first turned on the 6000A oper ates only as a tester not as a charger To continue to use it as only a tester avoid pressing the CHARGE RATE switch button Selecting a charge rate activates the battery charger and deactivates the tester POWER UP IDLE TIME LIMIT If no switch button is pressed within ten minutes after the unit is first powered up the unit will automatically switch from tester to charger if a battery is connected In that case the unit will be set for the 2A charge rate and REGU LAR battery type TESTER WITHOUT TIME LIMIT If either the DISPLAY MODE or BAT TERY TYPE button is pressed within the first ten minutes after the unit is powered up the unit will remain a tester not a charger indefinitely unless a charge rate is selected 10 TESTING AFTERCHARGING After the unit has been changed from tester to charger by selecting a charge rate it remains a charger as long as it has power Disconnect and reconnect the power to change the unit back to a tester TESTER STATUSLEDs When the 6000A is operating as a battery tester the status LEDs light under the following conditions e The CHARGED green
22. than the negative post Identify which battery post is grounded or connected to the chassis THIS IS NORMALLY THE NEGATIVE POST NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM Connecting to a negative grounded system Connect the red POSITIVE output clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made Then connect the black NEGATIVE output clamp to a heavy unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block away from the battery see figure above DO NOT connect clamp to negative battery post carburetor fuel line or sheet metal part Connecting to a positive grounded system Connect the black NEGA TIVE output clamp to the NEGA TIVE post of the battery Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made Then connect the red POSI TIVE output clamp to a heavy unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block away from the battery DO NOT connect clamp to positive battery post carburetor fuel line or sheet metal part Plug power cord into an AC outlet The charger will be set to the default state of 2A charge rate and REGU LAR battery type tester Press the appropriate control buttons to select the desired charge rate and battery type Within a few seconds the CHARGING yellow LED should light and the charging process should start If the CHECK red LED is on check for correct ca
23. ting the quicker the battery will be charged 3 Charge rate The charge rate is measured in amps This charger provides charge rates of 2A and 30A4 gt 10A The 60A rate is for engine start only The 2A rate is for charging smaller batteries such as those used for motorcycles and garden tractors Such batteries should not be charged using the 30A4 gt 10A rate The 30A4 10A rate is for charging larger batteries The 6000A charges at the selected charge rate and eventually reduces the charge rate in a controlled manner After the charging process has started the digital display can be used to determine charging progress by selecting the BATTERY mode 14 e When the display indicates 77 charged the battery has been charged enough to start most vehicles and has already been charged as much as by many other battery chargers When the display indicates 85 charged the battery has already been charged at least as much as by most other battery chargers The battery shown in tester mode is an estimate based on the battery voltage and the Battery Council International scale The battery shown in charger mode is an estimate of the relative charge in the battery compared to the charge it should have if the charging process is allowed to complete The battery shown in tester mode can be used to estimate the relative charge time The lower the shown the longer the charge time The lower the shown the longer t
24. to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen tial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS BAT TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery Review cautionary marking on t
25. ways use in combination with a battery BATTERY TYPE SWITCH Use this switch button to set the type of battery to be charged to one of the following three e DEEP CYCLE Deep cycle batteries are usually marked as deep cycle or marine Deep cycle batteries are usually larger than the other types e AGM GEL CELL AGM and gel cell batteries have sealed cases without vent caps Such batteries are often smaller than the other types e REGULAR This is the type of battery usually used in cars trucks and motorcycles These batteries have vent caps and are often marked low maintenance or maintenance free With the exception of AGM and gel cell batteries all other battery types may or may not have vent caps Vent caps are located on top of the battery and provide a means to add distilled water when needed Batteries should be marked with their type If charging a battery that is not marked check the manual of the item that uses the battery If the battery type is unknown use the REGULAR setting Make sure the battery complies with the safety instructions on page 3 eBuelo pue uo si zey G37 Ue sayeolpul NYO Yo pue uo syul q 184 437 Ue sajeo1pul g mO 9 pue uo si jeu 437 Ue sajeoipul TA snonuguos uo si yeu Ga ue sajeo1pul O Thor oust pepepsi sa sin resis a PBIENISe Spou uonejnsed e a Ce PT Bupjueio 191e UMOP 1095 Cae a Pa Se fe aulua BUHUEID maor lol lol
26. xcessive gases from the cells Be careful not to overfill If you have a sealed battery with non removable vent caps no action is necessary Take time to read all of the battery manufacturer s specific precautions such as removing or not removing vent caps while charging and recommended rates of charge Be sure that the area around the bat tery is well ventilated while it is being charged Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material as a fan If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first Turn off all vehicle accessories to avoid sparks from occurring NOTE A marine boat battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your battery Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Charge your battery in a well ventilated area CHARGING BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE Avoid personal injury by keeping clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other engine parts Avoid damaging the Charger by keeping the power cord and output cords away from the hood door or moving engine parts Note the polarity of the battery posts by checking the identification marks on the battery POSITIVE POS P or and NEGATIVE NEG N or The positive post is usually larger
27. y voltage it can t be set to percent 2 Cranking When cranking is detected the SpeedCharge will automatically deliver up to its maximum output at least 60A as required by the starting system for up to 8 seconds or until the engine cranking stops The digital display shows a countdown of the remaining crank time in seconds It starts at 8 and counts down to 0 3 Cool Down After cranking the unit enters a mandatory 2 minute 120 second cool down state During this period no settings can be changed The buttons are ignored The digital USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER OVERVIEW Using the SpeedCharge battery charger is very simple First connect the battery and AC power following the precautions listed under OPERATING INSTRUC TIONS Then select the appropriate BATTERY TYPE and CHARGE RATE for your battery The SpeedCharge will then do everything automatically This section explains a few details CHARGING If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery the CHECK red LED will light continuously until such a battery is detected Charg ing will not begin while the CHECK light is on When charging begins the CHARGING LED will be lit AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF When the 2A or 30A 4 gt 10A charge rate is selected the charger is set to perform an auto matic charge When an automatic charge is performed the charger stops charging automatically after the battery is charged display indicates the remai
28. y type Within a few seconds the CHARGING yellow LED should light and the charging process should start If the CHECK red LED is on check for correct cable connections 7 To disconnect the Charger unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the charger clamps Then standing away from the battery remove the output clamp from the NEGATIVE battery post Finally remove the output clamp from the POSITIVE battery post 8 Clean and store the charger in a dry location USING ENGINE START Your battery charger can be used to jump start your car if the battery is low Follow these instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature IMPORTANT Follow all safety instruc tions and precautions when charging your battery Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Charge your battery in a well ventilated area IMPORTANT Using the ENGINE START feature WITHOUT a battery installed in the vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle s electrical system 1 With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle set the CHARGE RATE to 60A START Only the 60A START and CHARGING LEDs both yellow should be lit 2 Crank the engine for no more than 8 seconds If engine does not start wait 2 minutes before cranking again 3 After the engine starts unplug the power cord before disconnecting the output clamps from the battery 4 Clean and store the charger in a dry location SPEEDCH
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