Schumacher MODELS SC-600A Battery Charger User Manual


 
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Do not face the battery when making the nal connection.7.5
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the 7.6
connecting procedure and break the rst connection while as far away
from the battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To 7.7
charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
BATTERY CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS8.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit.8.1
DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not t the
outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician. Improper
connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery 8.2
chargers:
25 50 100 150
(7.6) (15.2) (30.5) (45.6)
0 2 18 18 18 16
2 3 18 18 16 14
3 4 18 18 16 14
4 5 18 18 14 12
5 6 18 16 14 12
6 8 18 16 12 10
8 10 18 14 12 10
10 12 16 14 10 8
12 14 16 12 10 8
14 16 16 12 10 8
16 18 14 12 8 8
18 20 14 12 8 6
a
If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in
amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined
by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating ± for
example:
1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes
Length of cord, feet (m)
AWG size of cord
AC input rating,
amperes
a
But less
than
At least