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Schumacher SS-15A1-OB Owner's 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 re,

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-

liedprofessionalforinspectionandrepair.

8. Donotdisassemblecharger.Takeittoaqualiedprofessional

when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may

resultinelectricshockorre.

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re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specied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uid(electrolyte)is

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

14. NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading

specicgravityorllingbattery.

WARNING: Battery chargers get hot during operation and

must have proper ventilation. Air needs to flow around

thecharger. Do notsetonammable 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