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  • Page 1

    CAUTION: Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and follow them with each use of this product. 0099000397/1004 OWNER’S MANUAL Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A. Model 1200A For 12-V olt Batteries Speed Charge ™ computer smart ™ 8 12 amp FA S T CHARGE amp MEDIUM CHARGE amp SLOW CHARGE 2 Fully Automatic M[...]

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    2 SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. Model 1200A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger offers features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will explain how to use the charger safely and effectively . Please read and follow these instructions and precau- tions carefully . NOTE: This equipment has been [...]

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    3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model 1200A. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BA TTERY IS DANGEROUS. BA T - TERIES GENERA TE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BA TTERY OPERA TION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORT ANCE THA 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 meter to one of the following: • BATTERY %: The digital meter displays an estimate of the percent of charge of the battery connected to the charger battery clamps. • VOLTAGE: The digital meter displays the voltage at the charger battery clamps in DC vol[...]

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    9 CONTROL P ANEL GUIDE 1200A 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 tt e r y % V o l ta g e 2 A M P 8 A M P 1 2 A M P 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 detected O 0% or 0.0V Battery tester a[...]

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    10 USING THE BUIL T -IN BA TTER Y TESTER OVERVIEW The 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 a scale set by the Battery Council International. TESTING SEQUENCE There are four basic steps required to use the charger as a[...]

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    11 USING YOUR BA TTERY CHARGER OVERVIEW Using the 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 TTER Y TYPE and CHARGE RA TE for your battery . The charger will then do everything automatically . This section explains a few[...]

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    12 Read this entire manual before using your charger . The tip s below serve only as a guide for specific situations. CHARGING TIPS Reviving your battery : If you only wish to charge your battery enough to operate your vehicle; you don’t need to wait for the entire charging process to be completed. When the charger displays a battery % of 77 or m[...]

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    13 BA TTERY 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 thre[...]

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    14 TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often can be corrected by the user . Please completely read this chart for possible solutions to common problems. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery is connected and The charger is not in Press DISPLA Y MODE the charger is on, but it isn't charging mode. button until Battery % or charging. V olt[...]

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    15 NOTES[...]

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