Schumacher 600A Battery Charger User Manual


 
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1. Note the polarity of the battery posts
by checking the identication 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 con-
nection 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.
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
BATTERY CHARGER
BATTERY
24", 6 GAUGE
CABLE
POWER
CORD
TO
GROUNDED
POWER
OUTLET
CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED
FROM THE VEHICLE:
6. Press the appropriate control but-
tons to select the desired charge rate
and battery voltage. The CHARGING
(yellow) LED should light and the
charging process should start. If the
CONNECTED (red) LED is not on,
check for correct cable connections.
7. To disconnect the charger, unplug
its power cord before attempting to
disconnect the charger clamps. Then,
while standing away from the bat-
tery, 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.
IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instruc-
tions and precautions when charging
your battery. Wear complete eye protec-
tion and clothing protection. Charge your
battery in a well-ventilated area.