Schumacher 600A - Manuel (Page 11)

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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
Check (red) light is on. The battery is not connected Connect or adjust clips.
correctly. Check for correct polarity.
The CHARGE RATE and Press the button to select
CHARGE TYPE buttons were the correct rate and type.
not selected.
The battery is less than one Replace the battery or try
volt. using a manual charger to
bring above 1V.
Indicator lights are lit in an A button may have been Make sure nothing is touching
erratic manner not explained pressed while the charger the control panel, then unplug
in the “Using Your Battery was plugged in. the unit and plug it in again.
Charger” section.
The charger may be Return to place of purchase
defective. for replacement.
The CHECK (red) light is Charger in abort mode. See “USING YOUR BATTERY
flashing. Battery may be bad. CHARGER.”
Battery type may have been Unplug the charger and select
set for 6 volts on a 12 volt the correct battery voltage.
battery.
The CHECK (red) light always This will happen if the battery Reset the charger by
flashes before the battery is
did not reach full charge unplugging it. Select the
completely charged. within 24 hours. May be due desired charge rate and
to a very large battery or a battery type again, if
bank of batteries requiring necessary.
more power than the charger
can deliver in 24 hours.
Battery may also be faulty.
The green CHARGED light The battery may be fully If the battery is in a vehicle,
turns on a few minutes after charged or recently charged, turn the headlights on for a
connecting to the battery. leaving the battery voltage few minutes to reduce the
high enough to appear to be battery voltage and try
fully charged. charging again. Also try a
lower CHARGE RATE
selection.
The charger is making an The charger has a relay that No problem, this is a normal
audible clicking sound. turns the current on and off condition.
to the battery.
The measured current is The charger reached the No problem, this is a normal
much lower than what maximum voltage and is condition.
was selected. reducing the current.