Schumacher DY-1420 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
Short or no start cycle when
cranking engine.
Drawing more than the
Engine Start rate.
Failure to wait 6 minutes (360
seconds) between cranks.
Clips are not making a good
connection.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
No power at receptacle.
The charger may be
overheated.
Battery may be severely
discharged.
Crank time varies with the
amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than the
Engine Start rate, crank time
may be less than 3 seconds.
Wait 6 minutes of rest time
before the next crank.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
tting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
The thermal protector may
have tripped and needs a little
longer to reset. Make sure the
charger vents are not blocked.
Wait and try again.
On a severely discharged
battery, charge for 10 to 15
minutes in the 55 amp rate to
help assist in cranking.
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS16.
When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting 16.1
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 draw the full rated 16.2
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 read the complete manual and 16.3
call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information
about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
1-800-621-5485
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday through Friday
LIMITED WARRANTY17.
WARRANTY NOT VALID IN MEXICO.
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS
NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this battery charger for
1 year from the date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship that
may occur under normal use and care. If your unit is not free from defective material or
workmanship, Manufacturer’s obligation under this warranty is solely to repair or replace
your product with a new or reconditioned unit at the option of the Manufacturer. It is the
obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit, along with mailing charges prepaid to the
Manufacturer or its authorized representatives in order for repair or replacement to occur.