Schumacher SI263 manual

Intelligent Battery Manager SI263 Instructions Read and save these instructions. SI263 IM 0205v1.indd 1 3/2/05 4:41:02 PM[...]

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T able of Contents Important Safety Precautions ..................................................... 5 W arnings ................................................................................... 6 P ersonal Safety Precautions ........................................................ 9 Charging Preparation .........................................[...]

T able of Contents Maintenance and Care ............................................................ 24 T roubleshooting ....................................................................... 25 Statement of FCC Compliance ................................................. 30 FCC Label Compliance Statement ..........................................[...]

WARNING - RISK OF EXPL OSIVE GASES WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD - ACID BA TTERY IS DANGEROUS. BA TTERIES GENERA TE EXPL OSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERA TION. FOR THIS REASON , IT IS IMPORT ANT T O AL W A YS READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE INTELLIGENT BA TTERY MANAGER AND FOLL OW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL Y . T o reduce risk of battery explosio[...]

• Read all instructions and cautions printed on the Battery Manager , battery and vehicle, or equipment using a battery . • Use the Battery Manager only on lead-acid type rechargeable batteries, such as those typically used in cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV ’s, trolling motors, etc. The Battery Manager is not intended to supply p[...]

• Do not set the Battery Manager on flammable materials such as carpeting , upholstery , paper , cardboard, etc. It may damage leather , plastic and rubber . • Place the Battery Manager as far away from the battery being charged as cables permit. • Do not expose the Battery Manager to rain or snow . • Never charge a frozen battery . If bat[...]

• Never operate the Battery Manager if it has received a hard blow , been dropped or otherwise damaged. T ake it to a quali - fied service professional for inspection and repair . • Be sure to position the Battery Manager power cord to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over or damaged. • When unplugging the Battery Manager , never pu[...]

• W ear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead-acid batteries. • Ensure someone is within range of your voice in case aid is needed while working with or near a lead-acid battery . • Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid gets in your eyes, or on your skin or clothing . If this occurs, wash[...]

• Do not drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery . This may result in a spark or short circuit across the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion. • Always operate the Battery Manager in an open, well-ventilated area. • Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine. Batte[...]

Features • Charges 6- and 12-volt lead-acid and AGM batteries of all sizes. • A ut o ma t ic al l y a dj us t s c ha rg i ng ra te to ma tc h b a tt er y r e qu ir e me n ts . • “Intelligent” microprocessor -controlled circuitry monitors and self-adjusts to protect batteries from any damage. • Safely maintains batteries in motorcycles, [...]

The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, please follow these guidelines: • Ensure the pins on the extension cord plug match the Battery Manager ’s plug exactly (e.g . same number , size, shape, etc.). • Ensure the extension cord is properly wired and is in good electrical condition. • Ensure the wi[...]

While preparing to charge a battery , read and follow these guidelines: 1. Ensure you ’re working with a 12- or 6-volt lead-acid battery . T o determine the voltage of the battery , refer to the vehicle owner ’s manual or the battery markings. Set the Battery Manager to the 6V or 12V mode accordingly . 2. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful[...]

6. Ensure the area around the battery is well ventilated. Gas can be blown away using a piece of cardboard, or other nonme- tallic material, as a fan. 7. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle before charging , always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Switch off all vehicle accessories to avoid sparks from occ[...]

3. T o determine the polarity of the battery posts, check the iden- tification marks on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGA TIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually marked red and is larger than the negative post. 4. Identify which battery post is grounded or connected to the chassis. THIS IS NORMALL Y THE NEGA TIVE POST . Chargin[...]

1. T o connect to a negative - grounded system, attach the red POSITIVE output clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery . T wist the clamp back and forth to ensure a solid electrical connection is made. 2. Connect the black NEGA TIVE output clamp to a heavy , un- painted metal part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery . (See illus[...]

6. Clean and store the Battery Manager in a dry location. Positive-Grounded System 1. T o connect to a positive - grounded system, attach the black NEGA TIVE output clamp to the NEGA TIVE post of the battery . T wist the clamp back and forth to ensure a solid electrical connection is made. 2. Connect the red POSITIVE output clamp to a heavy , unpai[...]

Charging a Removed Battery 1. T o charge a battery that has been removed from the vehicle, check the polarity identification marks on the battery post: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGA TIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually marked red and is larger than the negative post. 2. Attach a 24-inch-long (at least), 6-gauge (AWG), insulated batte[...]

6. T o select the desired charge rate and battery voltage, press the appropriate CONTROL BUTTONS . The CHARGING (yellow) LED illuminates when the charging process begins. If the CHECK (red) LED illuminates, check for correct cable connections. 7. T o disconnect the Battery Manager , unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the Battery [...]

Charge Rate T o set the charge rate to one of the following three selections, press the CHARGE RA TE button. • 2A or 4A CHARGE RA TE: Intended for charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles. Note: The 2A rate is not intended for use as a trickle charge for larger batteries. • 6A CHARGE R[...]

T o set battery type to one of the following two selections, press the BA TTERY TYPE button. • 12 V olt: Battery typically used in cars, trucks and motorcycles. These batteries usually have vent caps and are often marked “low maintenance” or “maintenance -free.” • 6 V olt: Battery typically used in antique and some specialized vehicles.[...]

• If the Battery Manager does not detect a proper connection to the battery , the CHECK (red) LED illuminates continuously until the battery is detected. Charging will not begin while the CHECK LED is on. When charging begins, the CHARGING (yellow) LED illuminates. • If the charge mode is changed after charging has started (by pressing the CHAR[...]

Charging Tips 23 23 Read the entire manual before using the Battery Manager . The tips below serve only as a guide for specific situations. Rev iv ing a B att er y: T o ch ar ge yo ur ba tt ery e nou gh t o s ta rt yo ur veh ic le, i t is no t n ec es sar y to wa it fo r the e nt ire c har gi ng pr oc ess t o be co mpl et ed . W he n t he b att er[...]

• T o keep the Battery Manager working properly , clean the clamps each time you are finished charging . Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion. • When storing the Battery Manager , coil the input and output cords neatly . This helps prevent accidental damage to the cords and the Battery [...]

P erformance problems can often be corrected by the user . Please review the following chart completely for possible solutions to common problems: T roubleshooting 25 PROBLEM The CHECK (red) LED is illuminated. POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery is not connected correctly . The CHARGE RA TE and CHARGE TYPE buttons are not selected. The battery voltage is l[...]

T roubleshooting 26 PROBLEM LED indicators illuminate in an erratic manner not explained in the “ Operating F ea - tures” section. The CHECK (red) LED is flashing . POSSIBLE CAUSE A button may have been pressed while the Battery Manager was plugged in. The Battery Manager may be defective. Battery Manager is in abort mode. Battery may be defec[...]

T roubleshooting PROBLEM The CHECK (red) LED always flashes before the battery is com- pletely charged. POSSIBLE CAUSE This happens if the battery does not reach full charge within 24 hours. May be due to a very large battery or a bank of batter- ies requiring more power than the Battery Manager can deliver in 24 hours. The battery may also be def[...]

T roubleshooting PROBLEM The green CHARGED LED switches on a few minutes after connecting to the battery . The Battery Man- ager is making an audible clicking sound. POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery may be fully charged or recently charged, leaving the battery voltage high enough to appear to be fully charged. The Battery Man- ager has a relay that switc[...]

T roubleshooting PROBLEM The measured current is much lower than was selected. POSSIBLE CAUSE The Battery Man- ager reached the maximum voltage and is reducing the current. SOL UTION No problem. This is a normal condition. 29 29 SI263 IM 0205v1.indd 29 3/2/05 4:41:09 PM[...]

Statement of FCC Compliance WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a[...]

Statement of FCC Compliance • 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/TV technician for assistance. FCC Label Compliance S[...]

WARRANTY What Is Covered This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below . How Long Coverage Lasts This warranty runs for 90 days from the date of original purchase. What Is Not Covered This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or use other than as intended and described in the product instr[...]