Schumacher SC-1000A User Manual
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Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
7.5
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the
7.6
connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away
from the battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To
7.7
charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
BATTERy CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS
8.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit.
8.1
DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the
outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper
connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery
8.2
chargers:
25
50
100
150
(7.6)
(15.2)
(30.5)
(45.6)
0
2
18
18
18
16
2
3
18
18
16
14
3
4
18
18
16
14
4
5
18
18
14
12
5
6
18
16
14
12
6
8
18
16
12
10
8
10
18
14
12
10
10
12
16
14
10
8
12
14
16
12
10
8
14
16
16
12
10
8
16
18
14
12
8
8
18
20
14
12
8
6
a
If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in
amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined
by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating ± for
example:
1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes
Length of cord, feet (m)
AWG size of cord
AC input rating,
amperes
a
But less
than
At least