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Schumacher 6000A manual

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  • Page 1

    Fully Automatic Microprocessor Controlled Battery Charger with Engine St arter plus Battery T ester and Alternator T ester CAUTION: Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and follow them with each use of this product. 0099000399/0104 OWNER’S MANUAL Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A. Model 6000A For 12-V olt[...]

  • Page 2

    2 PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. The S peedCharge Model 6000A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger/T ester and Engine S tarter , offers features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will explain how to use the S peedCharge safely and effectively . Please read and follow these instructions a[...]

  • Page 3

    3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. • Read all instructions and cautions printed on t[...]

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    4 Never place charger directly above battery being charged. The gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on. You could cause a spark. Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Take it to a qualified profes- sional for inspe[...]

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    5 BEFORE USING YOUR BA TTER Y CHARGER It is important to understand the charger’s requirements. This section explains the charger ’s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging. PLUGGING IT IN Y our charger requires a 120V AC receptacle installed according to all local codes and ordinances. USING AN EXTENSION CORD The use [...]

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    6 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANT : Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your battery . Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-ventilated area. heavy, unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery (see figure above). DO NOT connect clamp to negative[...]

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    7 1. Note the polarity of the battery posts by checking the identification marks on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually larger than the negative post. 2. Attach at least a 24-inch-long, 6- gauge (AWG), insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -) battery post. Rock and twist the clamp ba[...]

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    8 SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL DISPLAY MODE SWITCH Use this switch to set the function of the digital LED to one of the following three. • BATTERY %: The digital LED displays an estimate of the percent of charge of the battery connected to the SpeedCharge battery clamps. • VOLTAGE: The digital LED displays the voltage at the SpeedCharge battery clamps i[...]

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    9 CONTROL P ANEL GUIDE 6000A CONTROL PANEL GUIDE MODE OF OPERATION C h a r g e d C h a r g i n g C h e c k B a t t e r y % V o l t a g e A l t e r n a t o r % 2 A 3 0 A 1 0 A 6 0 A S t a r t R e g u l a r D e e p - C y c l e A G M , G e l C e l l Digital Display Initial power-up, battery not detected O O O 0.0 No battery or reversed battery detecte[...]

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    10 USING THE BUIL T -IN BA TTERY TESTER OVERVIEW The S peedCharge has a built-in battery tester that displays either an accurate battery voltage or an estimate of the battery’s relative charge based on the battery voltage and the Battery Council International scale. TESTING SEQUENCE There are four basic steps required to use the 6000A as a batter[...]

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    11 The S peedCharge has a built-in alternator tester that displays either an accurate alternator voltage or an estimate of the alternator ’s relative output compared to normal alternators. The Alternator % values displayed should be taken as general reference, not precise diagnosis. The alternator tester functions the same as the battery tester ([...]

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    12 while waiting and will reset if the engine is not cranked within 10 minutes. (If the charger resets, it sets itself for a 2A charge and REGULAR battery.) While waiting for cranking, the digital display shows the battery voltage (it can’t be set to percent). 2. Cranking - When cranking is detected, the SpeedCharge will automatically deliver up [...]

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    13 30A CHARGE RA TE: When set to 30A   10A, the unit will charge the battery for a few minutes at 10A. The charger will determine whether to increase the current to 30A, based on factors including the battery voltage and type selected. If the current is increased from 10A to 30A, the 30A   10A LED will change from yellow to orange. Even[...]

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    14 BA TTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME This charger adjusts the charging time in order to charge the battery com- pletely , ef ficiently and safely . The microprocessor automatically makes the necessary decisions. However , this section includes guidelines that can be used to estimate charging times. The duration of the charging process depends on thr[...]

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    15 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often can be corrected by the user . Please read through this chart for a possible solutions to common problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery is connected The S peedCharge is in Press the CHARGE RA TE and the charger is on, tester mode, not charger button to activate charging but it isn’t cha[...]

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    16 LIMITED W ARRANTY SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORA TION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT , ILLINOIS 60056-2179 MAKES THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY T O THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER A T RET AIL OF THIS PRODUCT . THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for five years from date of purchase at[...]