Schumacher Blue-Point EEBC100A Automatic Battery Charger Owner's manual

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EEBC100A-Z

AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER

EEBC100A

Voltage: 6, 12

Amperage: 6<>2, 40, 200

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your new Blue-Point

Battery Charger.

The EEBC100A is an advanced, full featured automatic

wheeled battery charger.

Charges 6 and 12 volt batteries.

Features:

• 6-inch diameter wheels –

allow for easy movement around the shop and lot.

• Retractable handle – for easy storage.

• 200 amp 12 volt Engine Start – for emergency starting

• 40 amp Booster, 6<>2 amp Charger/Maintainer

• Function selector/

ON/OFF switch

• Digital display and push button controls

• 300 amp sure-grip clamps – for top and side mount

battery posts.

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Safety Notice

For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before

operating your charger. Your charger is intended for

use by properly trained, skilled professional automotive

technicians. The safety messages presented below

and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the

operator to exercise care when using this charger.

There are many variations in procedures, techniques,

tools and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as in the

skill of the individual doing the work. Because of the vast

number of applications and variations in the products

that can be tested with this instrument, Snap-on cannot

possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages

to cover every situation. It is the automotive technician’s

responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system that

is to be charged. It is essential to use proper service

methods and procedures and to perform charging in

an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not

endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work

area, the vehicle or equipment being charged.

It is assumed that the operator has a thorough

understanding of vehicle battery, charging, and starting

systems before using this charger. This understanding

of principles and operating theories is necessary for

competent, safe and accurate use of this charger.

Before using your charger, always refer to and follow

the safety messages and applicable test procedures

provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment

being charged.

For Indoor Use.

Read All Instructions

Read, understand and follow all safety messages and

instructions in this manual. Safety messages in this

section of the manual contain a signal word with a three-

part message and, in some instances, an icon.

The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in

a situation.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to

the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to

the operator or bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury

to the operator or bystanders.

IMPORTANT

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result

in damage to the test equipment or vehicle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

This manual contains important safety and operating

instructions for battery charger Model EEBC100A.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE.

1.2 This charger is not intended for use by children.

1.3 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

1.4 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the

battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of re,

electric shock or injury to persons.

1.5 To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord,

pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting

charger.

1.6 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely

necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result

in a risk of re and electric shock. If an extension cord

must be used, make sure:

• The pins on plug of extension cord are the same

number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

• The extension cord is properly wired and in good

electrical condition

• The wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of

charger as specied in section 8.

1.7 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug –

replace the cord or plug immediately.

1.8 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,

been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it

to a qualied serviceman.

1.9 Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied

serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect

reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or re.

1.10 To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from

outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

1.11 RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID

BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES

GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING

NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS

REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT

YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME

YOU USE THE CHARGER.

b. 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.

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

2.1 Consider having someone close enough by to come to

your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case

battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.

2.3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.

Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.

2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash

immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,

immediately ood eye with running cold water for at

least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of

battery or engine.

2.6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool

onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or

other electrical part that may cause explosion.

2.7 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,

necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid

battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit

current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,

causing a severe burn.

2.8 Use charger for charging 6V and 12V LEAD-ACID and

AGM-type rechargeable batteries. It is not intended to

supply power to a low voltage electrical system other

than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery

charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly

used with home appliances. These batteries may burst

and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery.

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3. PREPARING TO CHARGE

RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY

ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.

3.1 If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge,

always remove grounded terminal from battery rst.

Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as

not to cause an arc.

3.2 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while

battery is being charged.

3.3 Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion

from coming in contact with eyes.

3.4 Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches

level specied by battery manufacturer. Do not overll.

For a battery without removable cell caps, such as

valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow

manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

3.5 Study all battery manufacturer’s specic precautions

while charging and recommended rates of charge.

3.6 Determine voltage of battery by refering to the owners

manual and make sure it matches the output rating of

the charger.

4. CHARGER LOCATION

RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT

WITH BATTERY ACID.

4.1 Locate charger as far away from battery as DC

cables permit.

4.2 Never place charger directly above battery being charged;

gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.

4.3 Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when

reading electrolyte specic gravity or lling battery.

4.4 Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict

ventilation in any way.

4.5 Do not set a battery on top of charger.

5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting

any charger switches to “off” position and removing AC

cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each

other. Clips may be energized and they may spark.

5.2 Attach clips to battery and chassis, as indicated in

sections 6 and 7.

6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A

BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A

SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

6.1 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by

hood, door, or moving engine part.

6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts

that can cause injury to persons.

6.3 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS,

P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than

NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.

6.4 Determine which post of battery is grounded

(connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded

to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (6.5). If positive

post is grounded to the chassis, see (6.6).

6.5 For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE

(RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +)

ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)

clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.

Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal

body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the

frame or engine block.

6.6 For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE

(BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG,

N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE

(RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from

battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines,

or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge

metal part of the frame or engine block.

6.7 When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off,

disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis,

and then remove clip from battery terminal.

6.8 See CALCULATING CHARGE TIMES for length of

charge information.

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7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A

BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A

SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

7.1 Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P,

+) battery post usually has a larger diameter than

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.

7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated

battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.

7.3 Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE

(POS, P, +) post of battery.

7.4 Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from

battery as possible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)

charger clip to free end of cable.

7.5 Do not face battery when making nal connection.

7.6 When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse

sequence of connecting procedure and break rst

connection while as far away from battery as practical.

7.7 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged

on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment

specially designed for marine use.

8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE.

8.1 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt

circuit and has a grounded plug. The charger must be

grounded, to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug

must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed

and grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances. The plug pins must t the receptacle

(outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.

8.2 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not

t the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed

by a qualied electrician. An improper connection can

result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.

8.3 NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations, use of

an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an

adapter plug in the United States is not recommended

and should not be used.

8.4 USING AN EXTENSION CORD

The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

If you must use an extension cord, follow these

guidelines:

• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same

number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.

• Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and

in good electrical condition.

• Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere

rating of charger, as specied:

Length of cord (feet) 25 50 100 150

AWG* size of cord 14 12 8 8

*AWG-American Wire Gauge

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9. FEATURES

1. Charge/Boost-OFF-

Engine Start switch

2. Control panel

3. Battery clamps

4. Retractable handle

5. 6-inch diameter wheels

6. Heavy-duty steel foot

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3

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4

5

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10. ASSEMBLING YOUR CHARGER

It is important to fully assemble your charger before

use. Follow these instructions for easy assembly.

PARTS:

(6) #10-32, thread-cutting screws

(4) ¼-20, thread-cutting screws

(2) wheels

(1) axle

(2) axle E-clips

(2) axle brackets

(1) handle assembly

(1) foot

(2) at washers

TOOLS NEEDED:

3/8˝ wrench (for mounting foot)

5/16˝ wrench (for mounting axle)

10.1 ATTACH THE FOOT: Remove the charger from the

packing materials and place upside down on a at

surface. Attach the foot and secure it with the four ¼-20

thread-cutting screws provided.

10.2 ASSEMBLE THE WHEELS AND AXLE: Install an E-clip

to one end of the axle. Slide one wheel onto the axle with

the recessed hub facing down. Slide both at washers

onto the axle. Slide the other wheel onto the axle with the

recessed hub facing up. Install the other E-clip.

10.3 MOUNT THE AXLE TO THE CHARGER: Place one end

of each axle bracket into the slot on the bottom of the

charger. Separate the wheels and at washers on the

axle so that there is one wheel and one at washer on

each end of the axle assembly. Place the axle assembly

under each axle bracket. Attach the axle brackets, using

the two #10-32 thread-cutting screws provided.

10.4 ATTACH THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY:

Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.

Attach the handle assembly using four #10-32 thread-

cutting screws provided.

NOTE: To retract or extend the handle assembly, push

in the button on the top of the handle.

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11. BATTERY CHARGER CONTROLS

On/Off Switch

Use this switch to select between the Maintain/Charge rate,

Boost rate or the Engine Start mode.

OFF – When the switch is in this position (middle), the

charger is turned off.

Boost or Maintain/Charge – When the switch

is in this position, the Rate Selection button can be set to

either the 6A<>2A Maintain/Charge rate or the 40 amp Boost

setting.

Engine Start – When the switch is in this position, the

Engine Start LED will illuminate and the unit will be in the

200A Engine Start mode.

Digital Display

The Digital Display gives a digital indication of voltage or

amperage. It always starts in Voltage mode, but can be

switched to other mode by pressing the Display button as

shown below:

• Boost mode:

Voltage ˃ Amperes ˃ Voltage…

• Maintain/Charge mode:

Voltage ˃ Amperes ˃ OFF ˃ Voltage…

• Engine Start mode:

Voltage (No Amperes mode)

If the process is stopped on any mode (by pressing the

START/STOP button), the display will show “OFF”.

NOTE: When in Maintain/Charge mode, the display will

automatically go into sleep mode (shut-off) after 2 minutes.

To turn the display back on, press any push-button.

Display Button

Use this button to set the function of the digital display to one

of the following:

A – The display shows the output current, in amps.

V – The display shows the battery voltage.

Start Stop Button

Use this button to start or stop the charging or boosting

process, after the battery is properly connected and an

output or Boost rate has been selected.

Rate Selection Button

When in Maintain/Charge mode, use this button to select one

of the following rates:

Boost 40A – For quickly adding energy to a severely

discharged or large capacity battery.

NOTE: We recommend using BOOST mode prior to ENGINE

START for several minutes.

Maintain/Charge 6A<>2A – For charging small and large

batteries. Not recommended for industrial applications.

LED Indicators

Boost/Charge (yellow/orange) LED lit: The charger

has detected that a battery is connected, and is performing

the selected operation – either Boost or Charge.

Boost/Charge (yellow/orange) LED ashing:

The charger is in abort mode.

Maintaining/Charged (green) LED pulsing: The battery

is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.

Reversed (red) LED ashing: The connections

are reversed.

NOTE: See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for a complete

description of the charger modes.

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12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Charging the battery

An important fact to keep in mind when charging a battery

is that, the more a battery is discharged, the faster it

absorbs charge from the charger. In other words, it takes

longer for the battery to absorb the last few percents of

charge than the rst several percents.

WARNING: When the START button is pressed in either

Boost mode, Maintain/Charge mode or Engine Start mode,

the clamps are energized and will spark if touched together.

A spark near the battery may cause an explosion.

NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and

charged on shore.

Boost or Maintain/Charge Mode

1. Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF center position.

2. Connect the charger to the battery and AC power as

explained in sections 6 and 7.

3. With the charger plugged in and connected to the

battery of the vehicle, set the ON/OFF switch UP to the

Boost or Maintain/Charge position. The display will

show the current voltage of battery.

4. BOOST mode will be selected by default. In case the

yellow/orange 40A LED does not light, press the RATE

SELECTION button until the 40A LED lights solid. To start

boosting the battery in this mode, just press the START

button. The yellow/orange Boost/Charge LED will light

solid if battery is properly connected, and the boosting

process will start. The display will show the Voltage of the

battery. To change the mode of display to Amperes, press

the Display switch. If a bad battery is detected, the yellow/

orange Boost/Charge LED will ash.

NOTE: Boost mode will remain energized until the STOP

button is pressed or the main ON/OFF switch is set to

OFF position.

5. MAINTAIN/CHARGE mode: to select this mode, press

the RATE SELECTION button until the yellow/orange

2A-6A LED lights and then press the START button.

The yellow/orange Boost/Charge LED will light solid if

battery is properly connected and the charging process

will start. The display will show the Voltage of the battery.

To change the mode of display to Amperes, press the

Display switch. When the battery is fully charged, the

green Maintaining/Charged LED will pulse. If charging

cannot be completed, the yellow/orange Boost/Charge

LED will ash. The battery may be bad; have it checked.

NOTE: If voltage of battery is under 12.7V, charger will

automatically go into BOOST mode to quickly add energy

to the battery. To abort/skip the temporary Boost, and

force the charger into the Maintain/Charge mode, press

the RATE SELECTION button again (while still boosting).

NOTE: When the charger is in Maintain/Charge mode, the

display will automatically go into sleep mode (auto shut

off) after 2 minutes. To turn the display back on, press any

of the push-buttons. The display won’t auto shut off again.

To manually turn off the display on this mode, press the

display button until the display turns off.

6. To stop the charging process, press the STOP button,

set the ON/OFF switch to the (OFF) center position

and disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and

battery as explained in sections 6 and 7.

Using the Engine Start Feature

Your battery charger can be used to jumpstart your car if

the battery is low.

IMPORTANT: Follow the same safety instructions and

precautions as when charging the battery. Wear complete

eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your

battery in a well-ventilated area.

WARNING: Using the ENGINE START feature

WITHOUT a battery installed in the vehicle could cause

damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.

NOTE: If the engine turns over, but never starts, there

is not a problem with the battery or the starting system;

there is a problem somewhere else in your vehicle. STOP

cranking the engine until the other problem has been

diagnosed and resolved.

NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is un-

der two volts, rst boost the battery in 40A Boost mode for at

least several minutes before using the Engine Start feature.

NOTE: If you have already charged the battery and

it still does not start your car, do not use the ENGINE

START feature, as it could cause damage to the vehicle’s

electrical system. Have the battery checked.

1. Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF center position.

2. Connect the charger to the battery and AC power, as

explained in sections 6 and 7.

3. With the charger plugged in and connected to the

battery of the vehicle, set the ON/OFF switch DOWN

to the Engine Start position. If the battery is properly

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connected, the yellow/orange Engine Start LED will

light solid and the display will show the current voltage

of battery. If display shows “0.0”, check the battery

connections.

4. Press the START button to enable the Engine Start

output. The display will show “Rdy”. If the yellow/

orange Engine Start LED blinks fast, check the battery

connections.

5. Crank the engine until it starts or 5 seconds pass. If the

engine does not start within 5 seconds, wait 45 seconds

before attempting to crank the engine again. NOTE:

After 3 minutes in Engine Start mode, the charger will

enter into a COOL-DOWN period of 180 seconds, to

allow the charger and the battery to cool down.

6. If the engine fails to start, use the 40A Boost mode to

put energy into the battery for several minutes before

attempting to crank the engine again.

7. After the engine starts, press the STOP button, set the

ON/OFF switch to the (OFF) center position, unplug the

AC power cord and nally disconnect the battery clamps

from the vehicle as explained in sections 6 and 7.

8. Clean and store the charger in a dry location.

Aborted Charge

If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will

abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output will

shut off and the yellow/orange Boost/Charge LED will

ash. The digital display will show an error code (see

TROUBLESHOOTING section for a description of the

error codes). To reset after an aborted charge, set the ON/

OFF switch to the (OFF) center position and unplug the

charger from AC power, wait a few moments and plug it

back in.

Desulfation Mode

The display will show “SUL” when a sulfated battery is

detected, and the charger will go into desulfation mode.

If the desulfation is not successful after 10 hours, the

charger will go into abort mode. The display will show

“bad/bat/F02”.

Completion of Charge

Charge completion is indicated by the green Maintaining/

Charged LED. When this green LED is pulsing, the

charger has nished charging and switched to its maintain

mode of operation.

Maintain Mode (Float Mode Monitoring)

When the green Maintaining/Charged LED is pulsing,

the charger has started the Maintain mode. In this mode,

the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering

a small current when necessary. If the charger has to

provide its maximum maintain current for a continuous

12 hour period, it will go into Abort mode (see ABORTED

CHARGE). This is usually caused by a drain on the

battery, or the battery could be bad. Make sure there are

no loads on the battery. If there are, remove them. If there

are none, have the battery checked or replaced.

NOTE: The maintain mode technology allows you to

safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended

periods of time. However, problems with the battery,

electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections

or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive

current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your

battery and the charging process is required.

General Charging Notes

Fan

It is normal for the fan to be ON all the time. Keep the

area near the charger clear of obstructions, to allow the

fan to operate efciently.

Charging Tips:

Read this entire manual before using your battery charger.

The following tips serve only as a guide for specic

situations.

• If your vehicle won’t start – You do not need to fully

charge a battery to start your vehicle. If the charger

will not start your vehicle using the 200A Engine Start

rate, try boosting the battery using the 40A rate for 10

or 15 minutes. This should give the battery enough

energy to allow the 200A Engine Start rate to start the

vehicle. If operating the vehicle continuously for an

extended period (such as a long drive), the vehicle’s

charging system should charge the battery back to

normal during that period. If the vehicle will only be

operated for a short period (short drive), the battery

might need to be charged again before it could start

the vehicle again.

• Reviving your battery – If you only wish to charge

your battery enough to operate the vehicle, you do

not need to wait for the entire charging process.

When the battery has a charge of 77% or more, the

battery has usually been charged enough for the

vehicle to start and operate normally.

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13. CALCULATING CHARGE TIMES

The Chart Method

Use the following table to more accurately determine the

time it will take to bring a battery to full charge.

First, identify where your battery ts into the chart.

• Small batteries – motorcycle, garden tractors, etc. –

are usually rated in Ampere Hours (AH). For example:

6, 12, 32 AH, etc.

• Batteries in cars and smaller trucks are usually rated

in Reserve Capacity (RC), Cold-Cranking Amps

(CCA), or both.

• Marine or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in

Reserve Capacity (RC).

Find your battery’s rating on the chart below and note the

charge time given for each charger setting. The times given

are for batteries with a 50% charge prior to recharging.

Add more time for severely discharged batteries.

BATTERY SIZE/RATING

CHARGE RATE/TIME

6<>2 AMP

SMALL BATTERIES Motorcycle, garden tractor, etc.

6-12 AH 1½-2½ h

12-32 AH 2½-7 h

CARS/TRUCKS

200 - 315 CCA 40-60 RC 7½-9½ h

315 - 550 CCA 60-85 RC 9½-12 h

550 - 1000 CCA 85-190 RC MAINTAIN ONLY

MARINE/DEEP CYCLE

80 RC 12 h

140 RC MAINTAIN ONLY

160 RC MAINTAIN ONLY

180 RC MAINTAIN ONLY

The Hydrometer or Electronic Method

To nd the time needed to fully charge your battery,

determine the battery’s charge level with a hydrometer or

electronic Percent-of-Charge Tester. The following table

will help you convert hydrometer readings to percent of

charge values.

SPECIFIC

GRAVITY

PERCENT OF

CHARGE

PERCENT OF CHARGE

NEEDED

1.265 100% 0%

1.225 75% 25%

1.155 25% 75%

1.120 0% 100%

When you know the percent of charge and the Amp Hour

(AH) rating of your battery, you can calculate the approximate

time needed to bring your battery to a full charge.

To convert Reserve Capacity to Amp Hours,

multiply Reserve Capacity by 0.42:

Example:

Amp Hour Rating = Reserve Capacity x 0.42

NOTE: The Reserve Capacity can be obtained from the

battery specication sheet or the owner’s manual.

To calculate time needed for a charge:

• Find the percent of charge needed. (A battery at 50%

charge that will be charged to 100% needs another

50% [.50]).

• Multiply the Amp Hour rating by the charge needed (.50)

and divide by the charger setting (4, 15, or 60 amps).

• Multiply the results by 1.25 and you will have the

total time needed, in hours, to bring the battery to full

charge.

• Add one additional hour for a deep-cycle battery.

Example:

Amp Hour Rating x % of charge needed x 1.25 = hours of charge

Charger Setting

100 (AH Rating) x .50 (charge needed) x 1.25 = 3.125 hours

20 (Charger Setting)

100 x .50 x 1.25 = 3.125

20

You would need to charge your 100-Ampere Hour Battery

for a little more than three hours at the 20-Amp charge

rate, using the above example.

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14. MAINTENANCE, CARE AND STORAGE

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger

working properly for years.

1. After each use, unplug unit, wipe all battery corrosion and

other dirt or oil from clamps, cables and the charger case.

Use a dry cloth.

2. Coil the charger cables to prevent damage. This will

prevent accidental damage to the cables and charger.

3. Have any cracked or frayed cables replaced by an

authorized Snap-on representative.

4. Store the unplugged battery charger in a clean, dry area.

15. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ERROR CODES

Performance problems often result from little things that you can x yourself. Please read through these tables for a

possible solution if a problem occurs.

Error Codes

CODE DESCRIPTION REASON/SOLUTION

F01

The battery voltage is still under 10V (for a 12V battery) or

5V (for a 6V battery) after 2 hours of charging.

The battery could be bad. Have it checked or replaced.

SUL

The charger has detected a sulfated battery.

The charger will go into desulfation mode. If the desulfation is not

successful after 10 hours, the charger will go into abort mode.

F02

The charger cannot desulfate the battery.

The battery could not be desulfated; have it checked or replaced.

F03

The battery was unable to reach the “full charge” voltage.

May be caused by trying to charge a large battery or bank of batteries on

too low of a current setting. Try again with a higher current setting or have

the battery checked or replaced.

F04

The connections to the battery are reversed.

The battery is connected backwards. Unplug the charger and reverse the

connections to the battery.

F05

The charger was unable to keep the battery fully

charged in maintain mode.

The battery won’t hold a charge. May be caused by a drain on the battery or

the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there

are remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.

F06

The charger detected that the battery may be getting

too hot (thermal runaway).

The charger automatically shuts the current off if it detects the battery may

be getting too hot. Have the battery checked or replaced.

If you get an error code, check the connections and settings and/or replace the battery.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Charger will not turn on

when properly connected.

AC outlet is dead.

Poor electrical connection.

Battery is defective.

Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.

Check power cord and extension cord for loose tting plug.

Have the battery checked.

The Boost/Charge LED is

ashing.

The charger has stopped in Boost or

Charge mode.

The battery is bad.

The charger cannot complete the boost or charge. Have the battery

checked and replace, if necessary.

Disconnect charger from the AC outlet and then remove the clamps. Do

not continue to try to charge the battery. Have the battery checked and

replace, if necessary.

The Boost/Charge LED

does not turn off.

The charger is still in Boost or Charge

mode.

This is normal. The Boost/Charge LED will not turn off until the battery

is disconnected from the charger.

Charger does not detect a

low voltage battery.

The charger was on for more than 5

minutes before it was connected to the

battery.

The clamps are active for only the rst 5 minutes. Switch to the OFF

position and connect the charger to the battery. Set the switch to the

Boost/Charge/Maintain position. Then push the rate selection button to

turn on the charger.

Engine start does

not work.

Drawing more than 200 amps.

Failure to wait 3 minutes (180 seconds)

between cranks.

The charger may be overheated.

Battery may be severely discharged.

Push the rate selection button to choose boost or charge modes, then press

the Start button to start the charging process.

When the Engine Start LED blinks, wait 3 minutes of rest time before

the next crank.

The thermal protector may have tripped and needs a little longer to reset.

Make sure the charger vents are not blocked. Wait and try again.

On a severely discharged battery, use the Boost rate for several minutes,

to help assist in cranking.

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16. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST – DIAGRAM

Description Stock Number

Replacement Wheel with Snap Ring EEBC100-1

Axle EEBC100-2

Replacement Handle Assembly with Hardware EEBC100-4

Foot with Hardware EEBC100-5

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17. WARRANTY

Snap-on Tools Company

Limited Two (2) Year Warranty

Snap-on Tools Company (the “Seller”) warrants only to original purchasers who use the Equipment in their business

that under normal use, care and service, the Equipment (except as otherwise provided herein) shall be free from defects

in material and workmanship for two years from the date of original invoice. Seller does not provide any warranty for

accessories used with the Equipment that are not manufactured by Seller.

SELLER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE REPAIR OR, AT SELLER’S

OPTION, REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PARTS WHICH TO SELLER’S SATISFACTION ARE DETERMINED

TO BE DEFECTIVE AND WHICH ARE NECESSARY, IN SELLER’S JUDGMENT, TO RETURN THIS EQUIPMENT TO

GOOD OPERATING CONDITION. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING

WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.

SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS OR DAMAGES

INCURRED BY PURCHASERS OR OTHERS (including, without limitations, lost prots, revenues, and anticipated

sales, business opportunities or goodwill, or interruption of business and any other injury or damage).

This Warranty does not cover (and separate charges for parts, labor and related expenses shall apply to) any damage

to, malfunctioning, inoperability or improper operation of the Equipment caused by, resulting from or attributable to

(A) abuse, misuse or tampering; (B) alteration, modication or adjustment of the Equipment by other than Seller’s

authorized representatives; (C) installation, repair or maintenance (other than specied operator maintenance) of

the Equipment or related equipment, attachments, peripherals or optional features by other than Seller’s authorized

representatives; (D) improper or negligent use, application, operation, care, cleaning, storage or handling; (E) re, water,

wind, lightning or other natural causes; (F) adverse environmental conditions, including, without limitation, excessive

heat, moisture, corrosive elements, dust or other air contaminants, radio frequency interference, electric power failure,

power line voltages beyond those specied for the Equipment, unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress

and/or any other condition outside of Seller’s environmental specications; (G) use of the Equipment in combination or

connection with other equipment, attachments, supplies or consumables not manufactured or supplied by Seller; or (H)

failure to comply with any applicable federal, state or local regulation, requirement or specication governing emission

analyzers and related supplies or consumables.

Repairs or replacements qualifying under this Warranty will be performed on regular business days during Seller’s

normal working hours within a reasonable time following purchaser’s request. All requests for Warranty service must be

made during the stated Warranty period. Proof of purchase date is required to make a Warranty request. This Warranty

is nontransferable.

Snap-on

®

and BluePoint

®

are registered trademarks of Snap-on Incorporated.

Snap-on, 2801 80th St., Kenosha, WI 53143

www.snapon.com

For service, please contact your Snap-on Repair Center.

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CHARGER DE BATTERIE AUTOMATIQUE

EEBC100A

Tension : 6, 12

Intensité : 6<>2, 40, 200

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