Schumacher Electric SC1323 Guide D'utilisation page 6

USING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE TESTER
1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery following the instructions given in previous sections.
2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet.
3. If necessary, press the Battery Type button until the correct type is indicated.
4. Read the voltage on the digital display. Keep in mind that this reading is only a battery voltage reading; a false surface charge may mislead you. Compare the reading
to the chart below.
6V Battery Voltage Reading 12V Battery Voltage Reading
6.4 or more
6.1 to 6.3
Less than 6.1
POWER-UP IDLE TIME LIMIT
If no button is pressed within 30 seconds after the battery charger is first powered up, the charger will automatically switch from tester to charger if a battery is connected.
In that case, the charger will be set to charge at the 15A rate and AGM battery type.
12. 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.
13. TROUBLESHOOTING/ERROR CODES
Error Codes
CODE
The battery voltage is still under 10V (for a 12V battery) or 5V (for a 6V
F01
battery) after 2 hours of charging.
The charger cannot desulfate the battery.
F02
The battery was unable to reach the "full charge" voltage.
F03
The connections to the battery are reversed.
F04
The charger was unable to keep the battery fully charged in maintain
F05 mode.
The charger detected that the battery may be getting too hot (thermal
F06
runaway).
If you get an error code, check the connections and settings and/or replace the battery.
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.
The battery is correctly connected, but the
Charging LED did not light immediately.
The battery is properly connected, but the
Charging LED never lit.
Battery Condition
12.8 or more Charged
12.2 to 12.7 Needs charging
Less than 12.2 Discharged
DESCRIPTION
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.
Battery is defective.
The charger is equipped with Auto Voltage Detection, which
automatically detects the voltage and charges the battery.
If the START/STOP button is not pressed, charging
should begin in ten minutes.
The battery voltage is low.
The battery could be bad. Have it checked or replaced.
The battery could not be desulfated; have it checked or replaced.
May be caused by trying to charge a large battery or bank of batteries on too
low of a current setting. Try again with a higher current setting or have the
battery checked or replaced.
The battery is connected backwards. Unplug the charger and reverse the
connections to the battery.
The battery won't hold a charge. May be caused by a drain on the battery or
the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there
are, remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.
The charger automatically shuts the current off if it detects the battery may
be getting too hot. Have the battery checked or replaced.
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.
Have battery checked.
No problem; this is normal.
No problem; this is normal.
Press the START/STOP button to start charging.
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