Schumacher SC-6500A SpeedCharge User Manual

Fully Automatic
Microprocessor Controlled
Battery Charger with
Engine Starter plus
Battery Tester and
Alternator Tester
CAUTION:
Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.
00-99-000629/0206
OWNER’S MANUAL
Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A.
Model SC-6500A
For 12-Volt Batteries
Send Warranty Product Repairs to:
Customer Service Returns
P.O. Box 280, 1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280
Questions? Call Customer Service: 1-800-621-5485
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Schumacher SC-6500A SpeedCharge Specifications

General

Input Voltage	120V AC
Output Voltage	6V / 12V
Automatic Operation	Yes
Reverse Hook-Up Protection	Yes
LED Indicators	Yes
Charging Amperage	6A
Battery Type	AGM, Gel
Cable Length	6 ft.

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

Details the dangers of explosive gases generated during normal battery operation.

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE

Steps for charging a battery while it remains installed in a vehicle.

CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE

Instructions for charging a battery that has been removed from the vehicle.

USING ENGINE START

USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER

CHARGING

Explanation of the charging process and status indicators.

CHARGER CONTROLS

DIGITAL DISPLAY BUTTON

Explains the function of the DIGITAL DISPLAY button for viewing battery status.

BATTERY TYPE BUTTON

Details how to select the correct battery type for charging.

CHARGE START BUTTON

Describes the functions of the CHARGE START button for selecting charge rates and modes.

CONTROL PANEL GUIDE

USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER

TESTING SEQUENCE

USING THE BUILT-IN ALTERNATOR TESTER

BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME

TROUBLESHOOTING