Schumacher Automatic Battery Charger / Maintainer SC-200A - Manual (Page 17)

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PROBLEM POSSiBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTiON
Charger will
not turn on
when properly
connected.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical
connection.
Connections are
reversed.
Battery voltage is too
low.
Battery is defective.
Check for open fuse
or circuit breaker
supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
fitting plug.
Unplug the charger and
reverse the clips.
This charger has an
automatic start feature.
If the battery voltage
is under 0.2 volts, the
charger will not detect
it and will not start the
charging process. Have
the battery checked/
replaced.
Have battery checked.
BEFORE RETURNiNG FOR REPAiRS 17.
When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery 17.1
is capable of accepting a normal charge. Double check all
connections, the AC outlet for a full 120-volts, the charger clips for
correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables
to the clips and from the clips to the battery system. The clips
must be clean.
When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not 17.2
draw the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous
and damaging to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it
can effectively use in recharging.
When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please 17.3
read the complete manual and call the customer service number
for information. This will usually eliminate the need for return.