Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - Schumacher Electric SP1356 Guide D'utilisation

Circumstances that could cause an Abort situation during maintain:
• The battery is severely sulfated or has a weak cell and will not hold a charge.
• There is a large draw on the battery and the charger has to supply its maximum
maintain current for a 12 hour period to keep the battery at full charge.

14. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
• 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.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps clipped together, on or
around metal, or clipped to the cables.

15. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Battery clamps do not
spark when touched
together.
The charger will not
turn on when properly
connected.
I cannot select a 6V or
12V setting.
Green LED is solid
and the display shows
ANALYZING BATTERY.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The charger is equipped with an
auto-start feature. It will not supply
current to the battery clamps until
a battery is properly connected.
The clamps will not spark if
touched together.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
The charger is equipped with
Auto Voltage Detection, which
automatically detects the voltage
and charges the battery.
The charger needs to check the
condition of the battery.
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SOLUTION
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
No problem; this is normal.
The Green LED will be solid
when the charger is checking
the condition of the battery. This
is normal.