Schumacher SP1 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated
lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, 3.5
battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery
andcharger.Studyallofthebatterymanufacturer’sspecic
precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle 3.6
owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage is correct.
Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.3.7
CHARGER LOCATION4.
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
Locate the charger as 4.1
far away from the battery as
the DC cables permit.
Never place the 4.2
charger directly above the
battery being charged;
gases from the battery will
corrode and damage the charger.
Do not set the battery on top of the charger.4.3
Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the 4.4
electrolytespecicgravityorllingthebattery.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the 4.5
ventilation in any way.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS5.
Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting 5.1
all of the charger switches to the “off” position (if applicable) and
removing the AC plug from the electrical outlet. Never allow the
clips to touch each other.
Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in 5.2
sections 6 and 7.