Schumacher SC-6000A Battery Charger User Manual


 
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PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.
The SpeedCharge Model SC-6000A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger/Tester and
Engine Starter, offers features to accommodate the needs for home or light commer-
cial use. This manual will explain how to use the SpeedCharge safely and effectively.
Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 3
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................... 4
BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER ......................................................... 5
PLUGGING IT IN.................................................................................................. 5
USING AN EXTENSION CORD ........................................................................... 5
PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED ................................................... 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 6
Charging Battery In The Vehicle........................................................................... 6
Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle..................................................... 7
Using Engine Start ................................................................................................ 7
SPEEDCHARGE CONTROLS .................................................................................... 8
CONTROL PANEL GUIDE.......................................................................................... 9
USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER .............................................................. 10
USING THE BUILT-IN ALTERNATOR TESTER ....................................................... 11
USING YOUR ENGINE STARTER ........................................................................... 11
USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER ....................................................................... 12
CHARGING TIPS ...................................................................................................... 13
BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME ............................................................. 14
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 15
MAINTENANCE AND CARE .................................................................................... 15
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................... 16
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