Schumacher SS-15A2-OB User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal

battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time before using your charger, you

read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer

of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and

on engine.

00-99-000777/0308

A.

GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY

1. Before you use your battery charger, read and follow all

instructions and cautions printed on:

• Battery Charger

• Battery

• Unit using battery

2. Use battery charger on Flooded Wet Cell, Maintenance Free

and Starved Electrolyte batteries only. Charger is not intended

to supply power to low-voltage electrical system other than for

charging and maintaining batteries.

WARNING: Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell

batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.

These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and

damage to property.

3. Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer.

Use of non-recommended attachments may result in fire,

electric shock, or injury.

4. When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug not

by the cord. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to cord

or plug.

5. Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped on, tripped

over, or subjected to damage or stress.

6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Have cord

replaced immediately.

7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been

dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to a qua-

lified professional for inspection and repair.

8. Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified professional

when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may

result in electric shock or fire.

9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet

before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

10. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.

Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire or electric

shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that:

• Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size,

and shape as those of plug on charger.

• Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical

condition.

• Wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger,

as specified below:

Length of cord (feet):

25

50

100

AWG size of cord:

16

14

12

11. Always charge battery in a well-ventilated area.

NEVER operate in a closed-in or restricted area without

adequate ventilation.

12. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC charger cables

permit.

13.

NEVER charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) is

frozen, bring into a warm area to thaw before charging.

14.

NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading

specific gravity or filling battery.

WARNING: Battery chargers get hot during operation and

must have proper ventilation. Air needs to flow around

the charger. Do not set on flammable items like carpeting,

upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc. Will damage leather and

melt plastic and rubber.

Owner's Manual

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, may expose you to lead, a

chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION

801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE • MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179

Send Warranty Product Repairs to: 1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280

Call Customer Service if you have questions: 1-800-621-5485

Battery

Charger

Models:

SS-15A1-OB, SS-15A2-OB, SS-15A3-OB

Fully Automatic Onboard Marine Battery

Charger

For One , Two or Three 12-Volt Batteries at

15 Amps

For 12, 24 or 36 Volt Battery Systems

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