Schumacher Electric SC1340 Manuel D'utilisation page 10

13. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Battery clamps do not
spark when touched
together.
The LED does not
light when charger is
properly connected.
Short or no start cycle
when cranking engine.
The battery is properly
connected, but the
LED never lit.
The and
LEDs are lit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The START/STOP button has
not been pressed.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
No power at receptacle.
AC cord and/or extension cord
is loose.
The clamps are not making a
good connection.
Failure to wait 3 minutes (180
seconds) between cranks.
The battery may be severely
discharged.
The battery is drawing more
than the Engine Start rate.
The charger may be
overheated.
The battery voltage is low.
The battery is sulfated.
Press the START/STOP button.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Wait 3 minutes of rest time before
the next crank, to allow the battery
and charger to cool down.
On a severely discharged battery,
use the
minutes, to help assist in cranking.
Crank time varies with the amount
of current drawn. If cranking draws
more than the Engine Start Rate,
crank time may be less than 3
seconds.
The thermal protector may have
tripped and needs a little longer to
close. Make sure the charger vents
are not blocked. Wait and try again.
Press the START/STOP button to
start charging.
The charger is in desulfation mode.
Continue charging for several
hours. If not successful, have the
battery checked.
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