Schauer CM12A - Troubleshooting and Maintenance; Troubleshooting Common Issues

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Types of
Problems
Indication
Possible Causes
Suggested Solution
Charger
does not
work?
No
Indicator
lights on
- No AC power
- Check AC connections
and make
sure Power Point is
switched ON
Charger has
no DC
output?
Fault RED
LED is ON.
- Output is short circuited
- Reverse polarity connection
to Battery
- Check DC connection
between charger and
battery and make sure
they are not short
circuiting.
- Check that the crocodile
clips haven’t fallen off
the battery.
- Check that the crocodile
clips / ring terminals are
connected to the correct
polarity.
No Charging
Current?
Fault RED
LED is
Flashing
- Battery is severely sulphated
- Battery has a damaged cell
- Overheat protection mode
- Check the Battery
condition, age etc.
- Battery may need
replacement.
- Move battery & Charger
to cooler environment
Full / Float
light won’t
come on?
Fault RED
LED is
Flashing
Or Full
LED is
Flashing
- Battery capacity too large for
the battery charge and it has
timed out.
- Battery is defective
- Battery is severely sulphated
- Check the charger
specification matches
the battery capacity.
- Battery cannot be
charged and must be
replaced.
- Charge rate selected
might be too low, switch
charger off and on and try
a higher charge rate
setting providing it
doesn’t exceed the
maximum charge limit for
your battery.
MAINTENANCE
The charger is maintenance free. If the power cord is damaged, the charger must be left to
the reseller for maintenance. The case should be cleaned occasionally. The charger should
be disconnected from the power while cleaning.
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