Napa 90-150 Automatic Battery Charger User Manual

Napa 90-150 Automatic Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
2. Keep out of reach of children.
3. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
5. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
6. An extension cord should not be used unless necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
   • The pins on the extension cord’s plug are the same number, size, and shape as those on the charger’s plug.
   • The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
   • The wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as specified in section 8.
7. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
8. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman

PREPARING TO CHARGE

1. If necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
2. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
3. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with your eyes.
4. Add distilled water in each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve-regulated lead-acid batteries, carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

1. Position the AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage from the hood, door, or moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
3. Check the polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
4. Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If a negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see (6.5). If a positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (6.6).
5. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) unground post of the battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy-gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

1. This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounded plug. The charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
2. DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.
   NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations, the use of an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the United States is not recommended and should not be used.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

• It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger. Follow these instructions for assembly.
  

  PARTS	TOOLS NEEDED
  (1) Wheel assembly (4) 1/4-20 x 3/4˝ screws	Flat head screwdriver (not included)

• Attach the feet: Remove the charger from the packing materials and place it back down on a flat surface. Attach the feet and secure them with the four 1/4-20 x 3/4˝ screws provided. Attach wheels to the axle.
• Extend the handle from the retracted position by pulling it upward until it locks into place. (Press the small silver buttons inward, if necessary.)

CONTROL PANEL

DIGITAL DISPLAY

• The Digital Display gives a digital indication of voltage, % of charge or current in amps. It also gives the cool-down time remaining during Engine Start. When chosen by the Display Button, the display will show the battery voltage, % of charge or current in amps under certain conditions. First, when connected to a battery but not charging, all options but current in amps are available. When charging begins, the display will automatically change to the Voltage option, show On to indicate charging has started, and then either 6 or 12, the voltage type of the battery, determined by the charger. If the battery voltage is low, the display will continue to show On until the voltage type is determined. % of charge is an option only after the voltage type, 6 or 12 is determined, and also only for the Charge rate. The Amps option is available anytime during charging. When the battery is fully charged, indicated by the Charged/Maintaining (green) LED lit, the display and all other LEDs will turn off to conserve energy during Maintain mode.
• DISPLAY BUTTON
• Use this button to set the function of the digital display to one of the following:
• Battery% % – The digital display shows an estimated charge percentage of the battery connected to the charger’s battery clamps.
• (Amps) – The display shows the output current, in amps. Voltage – The Digital Display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps, in DC volts.
• RATE SELECTION BUTTON
• Use this button to select one of the following rates:
• 6<>2A Charge/Maintain – For charging small and large batteries. Not recommended for industrial applications.
• 40A Boost – For quickly adding energy to a severely discharged or large capacity battery prior to Engine Start.
• Engine Start – Provides additional amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run-down battery. Always use in combination with a battery.
• START/STOP BUTTON
• Press to immediately begin charging your properly connected battery. If the button is not pressed, charging should begin automatically in 30 seconds.
• LED INDICATORS
• CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit: The charger is charging the battery.
• CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED lit: The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
• NOTE: The display and all other LEDs will be off when this LED is lit, to conserve energy.
• BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit: The charger has detected a problem with the battery. See Troubleshooting for more information.
• CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED flashing: The connections are reversed.
• NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.
• BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
  Use this button to select the type of battery.
• STD– Used in cars, trucks and motorcycles, these batteries have vent caps and are often marked “low maintenance” or “maintenance-free”. This type of battery is designed to deliver quick bursts of energy (such as starting engines) and has a greater plate count. The plates are thinner and have somewhat different material composition. Standard batteries should not be used for deep-cycle applications.
• AGM– The Absorbed Glass Mat construction allows the electrolyte to be suspended in close proximity to the plate’s active material. In theory, this enhances both the discharge and recharge efficiency. The AGM batteries are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses include high-performance engine starting, power sports, deep-cycle, solar, and storage batteries.
• GEL– The electrolyte in a GEL cell has a silica additive that causes it to set up or stiffen. The recharge voltages on this type of cell are lower than those for other styles of lead-acid battery. This is probably the most sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to overvoltage charging. Gel batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle applications and may last a bit longer in hot weather applications. If the wrong battery charger is used on a gel cell battery, poor performance and premature failure will result.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

1. Place the battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
4. Connect the charger to a live grounded 120V AC outlet.
5. Select the battery type and charge rate

BATTERY CHARGING TIMES

• Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery.
• AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
• When the 6<>2A Charge rate is selected, the charger switches to the maintain mode automatically after the battery is charged.
• ABORTED CHARGE
• If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off. The digital display will show FNN, where nn is an error code (see Troubleshooting for a description of the error codes). Do not continue attempting to charge this battery. Have it checked or replaced.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ERROR CODES

Error Codes

Troubleshooting

SPECIFICATIONS

• UL
• Input……………………………………………………………….120V AC @ 60Hz, 11A continuous, 50A intermittent
• Output……………………………………………………..6/12V DC, 6A; 40A int., 60 sec. max on, 180 sec. min off 6/12V DC, 125/225A int., 5 sec. max. on, 180 sec. min. off
• cUL
• Input……………………………………………………………….120V AC @ 60Hz, 11A continuous, 50A intermittent
• Output……………………………………………………..6/12V DC, 6A; 35A int., 60 sec. max on, 180 sec. min off 6/12V DC, 125/220A int., 5 sec. max. on, 180 sec. min. off 16.

LIMITED WARRANTY

• SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE. Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this charger for two (2) years from the date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship that may occur under normal use and care. Suppose your unit is not free from defective material or workmanship. In that case, the manufacturer’s obligation under this warranty is solely to repair or replace your product with a new or reconditioned unit at the manufacturer’s option. The purchaser should forward the unit, along with proof of purchase and mailing charges prepaid to the Manufacturer or its authorized representatives in order for repair or replacement to occur.

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