Troubleshooting - Schumacher Electric 98-1 Manuel D'utilisation

13. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Battery clamps do not spark when
touched together.
Three LEDs come on for 2
seconds, then turn off.
The charger will not turn on when
properly connected.
Short or no start cycle when
cranking engine.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The charger is equipped with an
auto-start feature. It will not supply
current to the battery clamps until a
battery is properly connected. The
clamps will not spark if touched
together.
The charger is plugged into an
AC outlet.
The charger was recently
unplugged from an AC outlet.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
No power at receptacle.
AC cord and/or extension cord is
loose.
The clamps are not making a
good connection.
Failure to wait 3 minutes (180
seconds) between cranks.
The battery may be severely
discharged.
The battery is drawing more than
the Engine Start rate.
The charger may be overheated.
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SOLUTION
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
No problem; this is normal.
This is normal. Allow a few
minutes for the charger to shut off.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Wait 3 minutes of rest time before
the next crank, to allow the battery
and charger to cool down.
On a severely discharged battery,
use the Boost setting for few
minutes, to help assist in cranking.
Crank time varies with the amount
of current drawn. If cranking draws
more than the Engine Start rate,
crank time may be less than 3
seconds.
The thermal protector may have
tripped and needs a little longer to
close. Make sure the charger vents
are not blocked. Wait and try again.