Schumacher PS-1562A Battery Charger User Manual


 
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Important Safety Instructions
Read instructions and rules for safe operation carefully.
Your battery charger has been designed to provide years of service. This instruction manual contains information
on safety, operation, and maintenance of your new charger. Make sure that you are familiar with this information
before using the charger.
The battery charger is ideal for recharging batteries in snowmobiles, ATVs, garden tractors and motorcycles. It
also will warm large batteries found in automobiles and marine applications.
1. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all in-
structions written in the manual, on the charger and carton.
2. Do not expose to rain or snow.
3. The use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by
plug rather than by the cord when disconnecting charger.
5. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be
used, make sure:
a) the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number,
size and shape as those of plug on charger.
b) the extension cord is property wired and in good electri-
cal condition; and
c) the wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of
charger as specified in the following chart.
Length of cord (feet): 25 50 100 150
AWG size of cord: 18 18 16 14
6. Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug; re-
place them immediately.
7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a quali-
fied service person.
8. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service
person when service or repair is necessary. Incorrect as-
sembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the charger from
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
10. WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASSES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY
IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE
GASSES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR
THIS REASON, IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER; YOU
READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY.
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To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instruc-
tions and those published by the battery manufacturer. Re-
view the cautionary markings on the battery charger and
battery.
11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Someone should be within range of your voice, or close
enough to come to your aid, when you work near a lead-
acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case bat-
tery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
c) Wear eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touch-
ing eyes while working near a battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, immediately wash
with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood
with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
e) Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of
battery or engine.
f) Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark
or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may
cause an explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces and watches when working near a lead-acid
battery.
h) Use the charger for charging a lead-acid battery only. It
is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electri-
cal system other than in an automotive application. Do
not use battery charger for charging dry cell batteries
that are commonly used with home appliances. These
batteries may burst and cause injury to persons or dam-
age to property.
i) Never charge a frozen battery.
j) 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 re-
productive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
If it's necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, al-
ways remove grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure
all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model: PS-1562A
1.5 Amp Automatic Battery Charger/Maintainer
For 6 and 12 Volt Batteries
For
Lead-Acid
Batteries