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Schumacher PS-1562A Troubleshooting Guide
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PROBLEM
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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SOLUTION
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Charger will not turn on when properly connected.
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AC outlet is dead.
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Check for an open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying the AC outlet.
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Poor
electrical connec¬tion.
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Check the power cord and
extension cord for as loose fitting plug.
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Severely
discharged, but otherwise good, battery.
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The battery may not want to
accept a charge due to a run-down state. Allow the charging to continue until
the battery has had a chance to recover sufficiently enough to take a charge.
If more than 20 minutes, stop charging and have the battery checked.
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Clips
are not making a good connection to the battery.
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Check for poor connec¬tion to
battery and frame. Make sure connection points are clean. Rock clips back and
forth for a better connection.
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Battery
is defective.
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Have the battery checked.
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Reverse
connections at battery.
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Unplug the charger and correct
the lead connec¬tions.
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Charger makes a loud buzz or hum.
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Transformer laminations vibrate
(buzz).
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No problem, this is a normal
condition.
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Shorted
Diode Assembly or Output Rectifier Assembly (hum).
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Have charger checked by a
qualified technician.
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CHARGING
(yellow) LED is flashing.
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Indicates the charger is in abort mode.
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See “Aborted Charge” in the
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section.
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Schumacher User Manual Link
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