| OWNER’S MANUAL   Model SSC-1000A   For 12-Volt Batteries   Fully Automatic   Microprocessor Controlled   Battery Charger and   Maintainer with   Battery Tester   CAUTION:   Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,   and follow them with each use of this product.   ELECTRIC CORPORATION   Mount Prospect, IL 60056   U.S.A.   0099000363/1004   IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS   WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES   WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-   TERIES 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   battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity   of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.   SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS   This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger   Model SSC-1000A.   • WARNING: Handling the cord on this   product or cords associated with   accessories sold with this product, will   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.   • To reduce risk of electrical shock,   unplug the charger from the outlet   before attempting any maintenance or   cleaning.   • Always charge battery in a well-   ventilated area.   • WARNING: Battery chargers get hot   during operation and must have   proper ventilation. Air needs to flow   around entire charger. Do not set   charger on flammable materials like   carpeting, upholstery, paper, card-   board, etc. Charger may damage   leather, plastic and rubber.   • Read all instructions and cautions   printed on the battery charger,   battery, and vehicle or equipment   using battery.   • Use charger only on lead-acid type   rechargeable batteries, such as those   used in cars, trucks, tractors, air-   planes, vans, RV’s, trolling motors,   etc. This charger is not intended to   supply power to a low voltage   HELP US HELP YOU ——   Remember:   Place charger as far away from the   battery being charged as the charger   cables will permit.   electrical system other than in a   starter-motor application.   • Never use charger for charging dry   cell batteries that are commonly used   with home appliances like radios,   stereos, remote controls, etc. These   batteries may burst and cause   personal injury.   Do not expose charger to rain or snow.   Never charge a frozen battery. If battery   fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring   battery into a warm area to allow battery   to thaw before you begin charging.   Never allow battery acid to drip on   charger when reading specific gravity or   filling battery.   • Do not disassemble charger. Take it   to a qualified service professional if   service or repair is required. Incorrect   assembly may result in fire or   electrical shock.   Never set a battery on top of charger.   3 Never place charger directly above   battery being charged. The gases from   the battery will corrode and damage the   charger.   Be sure to position the charger power   cord to prevent it from being stepped   on, tripped over, or damaged.   Never pull out the plug by the cord   when unplugging the charger. Pulling on   the cord may cause damage to the cord   or the plug.   Never touch the battery clamps together   when the charger is on. You could   cause a spark.   Never operate charger if it has received   a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise   damaged. Take it to a qualified profes-   sional for inspection and repair.   Do not operate the charger if it has a   damaged power cord or plug. Have the   cord replaced.   PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS   • Wear complete eye and clothing   protection when working with lead-   acid batteries.   • Remove all personal metal items   from your body such as rings,   bracelets, necklaces and watches,   while working with a lead-acid battery.   A battery can produce a short circuit   current high enough to weld a ring (or   the like) to metal, causing a severe   burn.   • Make sure that someone is within   range of your voice to come to your   aid if needed while you work with or   are near a lead-acid battery.   • Have plenty of fresh water and   soap nearby for use in case battery   acid contacts your eyes, skin, or   clothing. If this happens, wash   immediately with soap and water.   Then get medical attention.   • Take care not to drop any metal tool   or metal object onto the battery. This   may result in a spark or short circuit   across the battery or another electri-   cal device that may cause an explo-   sion.   • Avoid touching your eyes while   working with a battery. Acid particles   (corrosion) may get into your eyes. If   this occurs, flush eyes immediately   with running cold water for at least 10   minutes. Then immediately get   medical attention.   • Always operate the battery charger in   an open, well-ventilated area.   • Never smoke or allow a spark or   flame in the vicinity of the battery or   engine. Batteries generate explosive   gases.   • Never charge a frozen battery.   • Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly   with baking soda before attempting to   clean up.   4 BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER   It is important to understand the charger’s requirements. This section explains the   charger’s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging.   extension cord, please make sure that   you follow these guidelines:   PLUGGING IT IN   Your charger requires a 120V AC   receptacle installed according to all local   codes and ordinances.   • Make sure that pins on plug of   extension cord are the same number,   size, and shape as those of plug on   charger.   • Check that the extension cord is   properly wired and in good electrical   condition.   • Make sure that the wire size is large   enough for its length and for the AC   ampere rating, as specified in the   chart below.   MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD   USING AN EXTENSION CORD   The use of an extension cord is not   recommended. If you must use an   Length of Cord, in Feet   25 50 100 150   18 16 12 10   AWG* Size of Cord   *AWG=American Wire Gauge   PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED   It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to   charge the battery.   • Make sure that you have a 12 volt   lead-acid battery. Determine voltage   of battery by referring to vehicle   owner’s manual. Charge battery   initially at charger’s lowest rate.   • Take time to read all of the battery   manufacturer’s specific precautions,   such as removing or not removing   vent caps while charging, and   recommended rates of charge.   • Clean the battery terminals. Be   careful to keep corrosion from getting   in or around your eyes.   • Be sure that the area around the   battery is well ventilated while it is   being charged. Gas can be forcefully   blown away by using a piece of   cardboard or other nonmetallic   material as a fan.   • Wear safety glasses. See additional   “Personal Safety Precautions” on   page 4.   • If it is necessary to remove the battery   from the vehicle to charge it, always   remove the grounded terminal from   the battery first. Turn off all vehicle   accessories to avoid sparks from   occurring.   • For batteries with removable vent   caps, if required, add distilled water to   each cell until the battery acid   reaches the level recommended by   the manufacturer. This will help purge   excessive gases from the cells. Be   careful not to overfill. If you have a   sealed battery with non-removable   vent caps, no action is necessary.   • NOTE: A marine (boat) battery   installed in a boat must be removed   and charged on shore.   5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS   IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your   battery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in   a well-ventilated area.   CHARGING BATTERY IN THE   VEHICLE:   heavy, unpainted metal part of the   chassis or engine block, away from   the battery (see figure above). DO   NOT connect clamp to negative   battery post, carburetor, and fuel line   or sheet metal part.   1. Avoid personal injury by keeping   clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and   other engine parts.   2. Avoid damaging the charger by   keeping the power cord and output   cords away from the hood, door or   moving engine parts.   Connecting to a positive-grounded   system: Connect the black (NEGA-   TIVE) output clamp to the NEGA-   TIVE post of the battery. Rock and   twist the clamp back and forth to be   sure a solid electrical connection is   made. Then connect the red (POSI-   TIVE) output clamp to a heavy,   unpainted metal part of the chassis   or engine block, away from the   3. Note the polarity of the battery posts   by checking the identification marks   on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or   +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The   positive post is usually larger than   the negative post.   4. Identify which battery post is   grounded or connected to the   chassis. THIS IS NORMALLY THE   NEGATIVE POST.   battery. DO NOT connect clamp to   positive battery post, carburetor, and   fuel line or sheet metal part.   6. Plug power cord into an AC outlet.   The charger will be set to the Tester   Mode for REGULAR battery type.   7. Press the appropriate control buttons   to select the desired charge rate and   battery type. The CHARGING   (yellow) LED should light and the   charging process should start. If the   CHECK (red) LED is on, check for   correct cable connections.   8. To disconnect the charger, unplug its   power cord before attempting to   disconnect the output clamps. Then,   standing away from the battery,   remove the output clamp from the   chassis or engine block. Finally,   remove the output clamp from the   battery post.   NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM   5. Connecting to a negative-   grounded system: Connect the red   (POSITIVE) output clamp to the   POSITIVE post of the battery. Rock   and twist the clamp back and forth to   be sure a solid electrical connection   is made. Then connect the black   (NEGATIVE) output clamp to a   9. Clean and store the charger in a dry   location.   6 5. Plug the power cord into an AC   outlet. The charger will be set to the   Tester Mode for REGULAR battery   type.   CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED   FROM THE VEHICLE:   POSITIVE   NEGATIVE   6. Press the appropriate control buttons   to select the desired charge rate and   battery type. The CHARGING   HARGER   BAT (yellow) LED should light and the   charging process should start. If the   CHECK (red) LED is on, check for   correct cable connections.   POWER   CORD   TO   GROUNDED   POWER   7. To disconnect the charger, unplug its   power cord before attempting to   disconnect the charger clamps. Then,   standing away from the battery,   remove the output clamp from the   NEGATIVE battery post. Finally,   remove the output clamp from the   POSITIVE battery post.   OUTLET   1. Note the polarity of the battery posts   by checking the identification marks   on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or   +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The   positive post is usually larger than   the negative post.   8. Clean and store the charger in a dry   location.   2. Attach at least a 24-inch-long, 6-   gauge (AWG), insulated battery   cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -)   battery post. Rock and twist the   clamp back and forth to be sure a   solid electrical connection is made.   IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instruc-   tions and precautions when charging   your battery. Wear complete eye   protection and clothing protection.   Charge your battery in a well-ventilated   area.   3. Connect the red (POSITIVE) output   clamp to the POSITIVE battery post.   Rock and twist the clamp back and   forth to be sure a solid electrical   connection is made.   4. Position yourself as far away from   the battery as possible, and then   connect the black (NEGATIVE)   output clamp to the free end of the   cable.   7 SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL   Display Mode   LEDs   Charge Rate   LEDs   Battery Type   LEDs   DIGITAL METER   Status LEDs   SSC-1000A CONTROL PANEL   DISPLAY MODE SWITCH   Use this switch to set the function of the   digital meter to one of the following:   • BATTERY %: The digital meter   displays an estimate of the percent of   charge of the battery connected to the   charger battery clamps.   • VOLTAGE: The digital meter displays   the voltage at the charger battery   clamps in DC volts.   • REGULAR: This is the type of battery   usually used in cars, trucks, and   motorcycles. These batteries have   vent caps and are often marked “low   maintenance” or “maintenance-free”.   • DEEP CYCLE: Deep cycle batteries   are usually marked as “deep cycle” or   “marine”. Deep cycle batteries are   usually larger than the other types.   • AGM, GEL CELL: AGM and gel cell   batteries have sealed cases without   vent caps. Such batteries are often   smaller than the other types.   CHARGE RATE SWITCH   Use this switch button to set the charge   rate to one of the following three.   With the exception of AGM and gel cell   batteries, all other battery types may or   may not have vent caps. Vent caps are   located on top of the battery and provide   a means to add distilled water when   needed. Batteries should be marked   with their type. If charging a battery that   is not marked, check the manual of the   item that uses the battery. If the battery   type is unknown, use the REGULAR   setting. Make sure the battery complies   with the safety instructions on page 3.   • 2A CHARGE RATE: Intended for   charging small batteries such as   those commonly used in garden   tractors, snow mobiles and motor-   cycles. The 2A rate is not intended to   be used as a trickle charger for larger   batteries.   • 6A or 10A CHARGE RATE: Use for   charging automotive batteries, marine   batteries, and deep cycle batteries.   Not intended for industrial applica-   tions.   BATTERY TYPE SWITCH   Use this switch button to set the type of   battery to be charged to one of the   following three.   8 CONTROL PANEL GUIDE   l , l e C l e G M G A e l c y r - C   p e e D R 1 a l u g e P M A 0 P M A 6 P M A o 2 e g a t l V % y r e t t a B C C C k c e a a h h h g n i g r d e g r 9 USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER   OVERVIEW   TESTING AFTER CHARGING   The charger has a built-in battery tester   that displays either an accurate battery   voltage or an estimate of the battery’s   relative charge based on the battery   voltage and a scale set by the Battery   Council International.   After the unit has been changed from   tester to charger (by selecting a charge   rate), it remains a charger as long as it   has power. Disconnect and reconnect   the power to change the unit back to a   tester.   TESTING SEQUENCE   TESTER STATUS LED’s   There are four basic steps required to   use the charger as a battery tester.   1. Connect the charger battery clamps to   the battery. Be sure to follow all of the   precautions listed under “OPERAT-   ING INSTRUCTIONS”.   2. Connect the charger power cord to a   120 VAC outlet. Again, be sure to follow   all of the precautions listed under “OP-   ERATING INSTRUCTIONS”.   3. If necessary, press the Battery Type   button until the correct type is indi-   cated.   4. Read the voltage on the digital meter or   press the display mode button to set   the tester to “Battery %” and read the   battery percent.   When the charger is operating as a   battery tester, the status LED’s light   under the following conditions.   • The CHARGED (green) LED will light   if a fully charged battery is tested.   • The CHARGING (yellow) LED does   not light in the battery test mode.   • The CHECK (red) LED will light if a   battery is not properly connected.   • When the tester display mode is set   to voltage, none of the Status LED’s   light (it could be testing a battery) as   long as a voltage greater than one   volt is detected.   INITIAL PERCENT CALCULATION   When a battery % is calculated for the   first time after connecting a battery, the   digital meter will show two dashes (“--”)   for several seconds while the tester   analyzes the battery.   TESTER AND CHARGER   When first turned on, the charger   operates only as a tester, not as a   charger. To continue to use it as only a   tester, avoid pressing the CHARGE   RATE switch button. Selecting a charge   rate activates the battery charger and   deactivates the tester.   NOTES FOR TESTING BATTERY %   A recently charged battery could have a   temporarily high voltage due to what is   known as “surface charge”. The voltage   of such a battery will gradually drop   during the period immediately after the   charging system is disengaged.   Consequently, the tester could display   inconsistent values for such a battery.   For a more accurate reading, the   surface charge should be removed by   temporarily creating a load on the   battery, such as by turning on lights or   other accessories.   POWER-UP IDLE TIME LIMIT   If no switch button is pressed within ten   minutes after the unit is first powered   up, the unit will automatically switch   from tester to charger, if a battery is   connected. In that case, the unit will be   set for the 2A charge rate and REGU-   LAR battery type.   TESTER WITHOUT TIME LIMIT   If either the DISPLAY MODE or BAT-   TERY TYPE button is pressed within the   first ten minutes after the unit is   powered up, the unit will remain a tester   (not a charger) indefinitely, unless a   charge rate is selected.   The battery % ranges from 0 to 100.   The battery tester is only designed to   test 12V batteries. Testing a device with   a rapidly changing voltage could yield   unexpected or inaccurate results.   10   USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER   OVERVIEW   special desulfation mode is indicated by   blinking the CHARGING LED. If   Using the battery charger is very simple.   First, connect the battery and AC power   following the precautions listed under   “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”. Then   select the appropriate BATTERY TYPE   and CHARGE RATE for your battery.   The charger will then do everything   automatically. This section explains a   few details.   successful, normal charging will resume   after the battery is desulfated. The   CHARGING LED will then stop blinking   and light continuously. Desulfation could   take up to 10 hours. If desulfation fails,   charging will be aborted and the CHECK   (red) LED will blink.   COMPLETION OF CHARGING: Charge   completion is indicated by the   CHARGED (green) LED; when lit, the   charger has stopped charging and   switched to the Maintain Mode of   operation.   CHARGING: If the charger does not   detect a properly connected battery, the   CHECK (red) LED will light continuously   until a battery is detected. Charging will   not begin while the CHECK light is on.   When charging begins, the CHARGING   LED will be lit.   MAINTAIN MODE: When the   CHARGED (green) LED is lit, the   charger has started Maintain Mode. This   mode of operation is also known as   Float-Mode Monitoring. In this mode,   the charger keeps the battery fully   charged by delivering a small current,   when necessary. The voltage is main-   tained at a level determined by the   BATTERY TYPE selected.   AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF: When the 2A,   6A, or 10A charge rate is selected, the   charger is set to perform an automatic   charge. When an automatic charge is   performed, the charger stops charging   automatically after the battery is fully   charged.   ABORTED CHARGE: If charging can’t   be completed normally, charging will be   aborted. When charging is aborted, the   charger’s output is shut off and the red   CHECK LED and digital meter blink on   and off (at opposite times). In that state,   the charger ignores all buttons. To reset   from after an aborted charge, either   disconnect the battery or unplug the   charger.   GENERAL CHARGING NOTES:   The charger is designed to control its   cooling fan for efficient operation.   Consequently, it is normal for the fan to   start and stop when maintaining a fully   charged battery. The fan does not   normally run in Tester Mode.   If the charge mode is changed after   charging has started (by pressing the   CHARGE RATE or BATTERY TYPE   button), the charging process will be   restarted.   DESULFATION MODE: If a battery is   left discharged for an extended period, it   could become sulfated and not accept a   normal charge. If the charger detects a   sulfated battery, the charger will switch   to a special mode of operation designed   for such batteries. Activation of the   The voltage displayed during charging is   the charging voltage and usually will be   higher than the battery’s resting voltage.   11   KNOW YOUR CHARGER   Read this entire manual before using your charger. The items below are additional   features of your charger.   Relay: Your charger is equipped with a   relay. This device turns the charge   current on and off to the battery. It is   normal to occasionally hear a clicking   sound when the relay is turned on or off.   Overtemperature Protection: Your   charger is equipped with an internal   thermocouple. This device monitors the   temperature and allows the charger to   turn the fan on and off as needed. If the   temperature rises above a preset level,   the charge current will be reduced to   allow the charger to cool. If the tem-   perature can not be reduced at the lower   charge rate, the charge current will be   turned off until the temperature is   reduced to a normal level. The charger   will then continue where it left off. For   best results, do not place the charger in   direct sunlight or enclosed spaces with   high temperatures.   Fan: Your charger is equipped with a   fan. It is normal for the fan to be on   while the charger is charging (as long as   the voltage is above 9V). The fan is   normally off at other times but may   cycle on and off due to temperature or   other conditions (See Overtemperature   Protection). Keep the area near the   charger clear of obstructions to allow   the fan to operate efficiently.   CHARGING TIPS   Read this entire manual before using your charger. The tips below serve only as a   guide for specific situations.   Reviving your battery: If you only wish   to charge your battery enough to   operate your vehicle; you don’t need to   wait for the entire charging process to   be completed. When the charger   displays a battery % of 77 or more (see   page 14), the battery has usually been   charged enough for the vehicle to start   and operate normally.   Completing an interrupted charge: If   the charging process has been inter-   rupted and restarted after the charger   displays a battery % of 85 or more, the   charger could go straight to Maintain   Mode (see previous page). However, if   the original charge was started using   10A, the charge can often be completed   using the 2A rate.   MAINTENANCE AND CARE   A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.   1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid   that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.   2. Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help   prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.   3. Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish   shiny and help prevent corrosion.   4. Store the battery charger in a clean and dry location.   12   BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME   This charger adjusts the charging time   There are some important facts to keep   in order to charge the battery com-   pletely, efficiently and safely. The   microprocessor automatically makes   the necessary decisions. However, this   section includes guidelines that can be   used to estimate charging times.   in mind when charging a battery.   • When the display indicates 77%   charged, the battery has been   charged enough to start most vehicles   and has already been charged as   much as by many other battery   chargers.   The duration of the charging process   depends on three factors:   • When the display indicates 85%   charged, the battery has already been   charged at least as much as by most   other battery chargers.   1. Battery State – If a battery has only   been slightly discharged, it can be   charged in less than a few hours. The   same battery could take up to 10   hours if very weak. The battery state   can be estimated by using the built-in   tester (see page 10). The lower the   reading the longer charging will take.   • The battery % shown in tester mode   is an estimate based on the battery   voltage and a scale set by the Battery   Council International. The battery %   shown in charger mode is an estimate   of the relative charge in the battery   compared to the charge it should   have if the charging process is   2. Battery rating – A higher rated   battery will take longer to charge than   a lower rated battery under the same   conditions. A battery is rated in   ampere-hours (AH), reserve capacity   (RC) and cold cranking amps (CCA).   The lower the rating the faster the   battery will be charged.   allowed to complete.   • The battery % shown in tester mode   can be used to estimate the relative   charge time. The lower the % shown,   the longer the charge time for a given   battery.   3. Charge rate – The charge rate is   measured in amps. This charger   provides charge rates of 2A, 6A and   10A. The 2A rate is for charging   smaller batteries such as those used   for motorcycles and garden tractors.   Such batteries should not be charged   using the 6A or 10A rates. The 6A   and 10A rates are for charging larger   batteries. The charger charges at the   selected charge rate and eventually   reduces the charge rate in a con-   trolled manner. After the charging   process has started, the digital   display can be used to determine   charging progress by selecting the   BATTERY % mode.   • The battery % shown in charger mode   is an indication of the relative   progress of the charging process. The   higher the battery % displayed, the   less charge time remains.   • The more a battery is discharged, the   faster it absorbs charge from a   charger. That means that the battery   % increases faster at the beginning of   the charging process than at the end.   In other words, it takes longer for the   battery to absorb the last few percent   of charge than the first several   percent.   13   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   The battery is connected and The charger is not in   Press DISPLAY MODE   button until Battery % or   Voltage light comes on.   the charger is on, but it isn't   charging.   charging mode.   Indicator lights are lit in an   erratic manner not explained   in the “Using Your Battery   Charger” section.   A button may have been   pressed when the charger   was plugged in.   Make sure nothing is   touching the control panel,   then unplug the unit and   plug it in again.   The charger may be   defective.   Return to place of purchase   for replacement.   All the lights are flashing.   Charger in abort mode.   Battery may be bad.   See “USING YOUR   BATTERY CHARGER.”   The CHECK (red) light   always flashes before the   battery is completely   charged.   This will happen if the   battery did not reach full   charge within 24 hours. May necting the negative battery   be due to a very large clip. Select the desired   battery or a bank of batteries charge rate and battery type   Reset the charger by un-   plugging it or briefly discon-   requiring more power than   the charger can deliver in   24 hours. Battery may also   be faulty.   again, if necessary.   The green CHARGED light   turns on a few minutes after   connecting to the battery.   The battery may be fully   If the battery is in a vehicle,   charged or recently charged, turn the headlights on for a   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   audible clicking sound.   The charger has a relay that No problem, this is a normal   turns the current on and off   to the battery.   condition.   The fan turns on and off   unexpectedly.   The fan is turned on and   off as determined by the   software and temperature.   No problem, this is a normal   condition.   The measured current is   much lower than what   was selected.   The charger reached the   maximum voltage and is   reducing the current.   No problem, this is a normal   condition.   The charger detected an   over-temperature condition   Make sure the charger does   not have the side ventilation   and has reduced the current holes blocked. Move charger   to allow the unit to cool.   out of the sun and into the   shade.   The charger was unplugged   from the wall but the display   is still on.   The battery is supplying the Disconnect the battery or   power to the display.   press CHARGE RATE or   BATTERY TYPE switch.   14   NOTES   15   LIMITED WARRANTY   SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION,   801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,   MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179   MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL   OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.   Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for five years from   date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should   occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the   obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with the original sales receipt,   transportation and/or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or its authorized   representative.   This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling,   or repaired by anyone other than the manufacturer or its authorized representative.   The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly   excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.   THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER   NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY   OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS   LIMITED WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF   MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT AND   EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES SUCH FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.   SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN-   TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY SO   THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.   THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO   HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.   WARRANTY VALIDATION: The enclosed “Warranty Validation Card” must be   completed and mailed within 10 days of product purchase to activate this limited   warranty.   16   |