Schumacher 10000A manual

Fully Automatic Microprocessor Controlled Battery Charger with Engine St arter plus Battery T ester CAUTION: Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and follow them with each use of this product. 0099000530/0605 OWNER’S MANUAL Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A. Model 10000A For 6 and 12-V olt Batteries Send [...]

2 PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. Model 10000A, 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 battery charger safely and effectively . Please read and follow these instructions and precaution[...]

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[...]

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[...]

5 BEFORE USING YOUR BA TTER Y CHARGER It is important to understand the charger’s requirements. This section explains the charger ’s electrical requirement s 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

8 CHARGER CONTROL DISPLAY MODE SWITCH Use this switch to set the function of the digital LED to one of the following. • BATTERY %: The digital LED displays an estimate of the percent of charge of the battery connected to the charger battery clamps. • VOLTAGE: The digital LED displays the voltage at the charger battery clamps in DC volts. CHARGE[...]

9 CONTROL P ANEL GUIDE 10000A 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 2 A 1 5 A 4 0 A 1 0 0 A S t a r t 1 2 V R e g u l a r 1 2 V D e e p - C y c l e 1 2 V A G M , G e l 6 V R e g u l a r Digital Display Initial power-up, battery not detected O O O 0.0 No battery or reversed batter[...]

10 USING THE BUIL T -IN BA TTER Y TESTER OVERVIEW This battery charger 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 10000A as a [...]

11 OVERVIEW The 10000A has an engine start function that can be used to jump start your vehicle if the battery is low by providing 100 amps of current to assist engine cranking. STARTING SEQUENCE There are a few basic steps involved when using the engine start function. 1. Connect the charger battery clamps to the battery or charging system. Be sur[...]

12 USING YOUR BA TTER Y CHARGER OVERVIEW Using this battery charger is very simple. First, connect the battery and AC power following the precautions listed under “OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS”. Then select the appropriate BA TTERY TYPE and CHARGE RA TE for your battery . The charger will then do everything automatically . This section explains a fe[...]

13 Read this entire manual before using your charger . The tips below serve only as a guide for specific situations. CHARGING TIPS If your vehicle won’t start : Y ou don’t need to fully charge a battery to start your vehicle. If the charger won’t start your vehicle using the 100A ST ART rate, try charging the battery using the 40A rate for 10[...]

14 BA TTER Y PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME This charger adjusts the charging time in order to charge the battery com- pletely , efficiently 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[...]

15 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery is connected The charger is in tester Press the CHARGE RA TE and the charger is on, mode, not charger mode. button to activate charging but it isn’t charging. and select a charge rate. Indicator lights are lit in an Y ou might have Make sure nothing is erratic manner not accidentally [...]

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 WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for five years from date of purchase at [...]