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Schumacher Electric SP1298 6A 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer

Model: SP1298 · SKU: SP1298

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

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Common specifications

Charger input	Not documented
Input voltage	120V AC @ 60Hz, 1.5ASource [2]
Solar input voltage	Not documented
Solar input limit	Not documented
Output voltage	12 V DCSource [2]
Battery voltage	12 VSource [2]
Charge current	6 ASource [2]
Battery chemistry	Lead-acid, AGM, and 12V lithium-ion LiFePO4 (rated capacity 22-59Ah for lithium-ion per the manual)Source [1, 2]
Power	Not documented
Isolated	Not documented
Engine detection	Not documented
Weight	0.95 kg2.1 lb convertedCalculatedSource [1]
Enclosure volume	Not documented
Warranty term	Not documented

All recorded specifications

Battery chemistry	Lead-acid, AGM, and 12V lithium-ion LiFePO4 (rated capacity 22-59Ah for lithium-ion per the manual)Documented claim Conditions The manual states: "Use the charger for charging only 12V lead-acid or lithium ion LiFePO4 rechargeable batteries with rated capacity of 22-59Ah." The product page states: "Compatible with lithium-ion (LiFePO4), standard, and AGM batteries" and lists "Battery Compatibility Type: AGM" in its Specifications block, and a battery-type selector button that toggles between lead-acid and lithium-ion charging profiles. Location: Owner's manual Section 2.8; product page description and Features list The manual states: "Use the charger for charging only 12V lead-acid or lithium ion LiFePO4 rechargeable batteries with rated capacity of 22-59Ah." The product page states: "Compatible with lithium-ion (LiFePO4), standard, and AGM batteries" and lists "Battery Compatibility Type: AGM" in its Specifications block, and a battery-type selector button that toggles between lead-acid and lithium-ion charging profiles. Location: Owner's manual Section 2.8; product page description and Features list Official instruction manual · Schumacher Electric SP1298 owner's manual (multi-language), Part No. 0099001800-01 Official product page · Schumacher Electric SP1298 6A 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer product page (September 27, 2026 capture) [1, 2]
Battery voltage	12 VDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Use the charger for charging only 12V lead-acid or lithium ion LiFePO4 rechargeable batteries..." in the manual's safety section. Location: Owner's manual, Section 2.8 Printed as "Use the charger for charging only 12V lead-acid or lithium ion LiFePO4 rechargeable batteries..." in the manual's safety section. Location: Owner's manual, Section 2.8 Official instruction manual · Schumacher Electric SP1298 owner's manual (multi-language), Part No. 0099001800-01 [2]
Charge current	6 ADocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Output Current Rating ... 6A @ 12V" in the manual's specifications section. The product page separately lists "Output Current: 6A". Location: Owner's manual, Section 16 SPECIFICATIONS, Output Current Rating Printed as "Output Current Rating ... 6A @ 12V" in the manual's specifications section. The product page separately lists "Output Current: 6A". Location: Owner's manual, Section 16 SPECIFICATIONS, Output Current Rating Official instruction manual · Schumacher Electric SP1298 owner's manual (multi-language), Part No. 0099001800-01 [2]
Input voltage	120V AC @ 60Hz, 1.5ADocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Input Voltage ... 120V AC @ 60Hz, 1.5A" in the manual's specifications section. The product page separately lists "Input Voltage: 120V AC" and "Input Current: 1.5A" under its own Specifications block. Location: Owner's manual, Section 16 SPECIFICATIONS, Input Voltage Printed as "Input Voltage ... 120V AC @ 60Hz, 1.5A" in the manual's specifications section. The product page separately lists "Input Voltage: 120V AC" and "Input Current: 1.5A" under its own Specifications block. Location: Owner's manual, Section 16 SPECIFICATIONS, Input Voltage Official instruction manual · Schumacher Electric SP1298 owner's manual (multi-language), Part No. 0099001800-01 [2]
Output voltage	12 V DCDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Output Voltage ... 12V DC" in the manual's specifications section. Location: Owner's manual, Section 16 SPECIFICATIONS, Output Voltage Printed as "Output Voltage ... 12V DC" in the manual's specifications section. Location: Owner's manual, Section 16 SPECIFICATIONS, Output Voltage Official instruction manual · Schumacher Electric SP1298 owner's manual (multi-language), Part No. 0099001800-01 [2]
Power	Not documented Conditions Not printed on the SP1298 product page or owner's manual; only input/output voltage and current are stated, no wattage figure. Not printed on the SP1298 product page or owner's manual; only input/output voltage and current are stated, no wattage figure.
Weight	0.95 kg2.1 lb convertedCalculated2.1 lb x 0.45359237 kg/lb, rounded to 0.01 kg Conditions Printed as "Weight: 2.1 lb" on the product page's Specifications block; the kilogram figure is converted here. Location: Product page, Specifications block, Weight Printed as "Weight: 2.1 lb" on the product page's Specifications block; the kilogram figure is converted here. Location: Product page, Specifications block, Weight Official product page · Schumacher Electric SP1298 6A 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer product page (September 27, 2026 capture) [1]

Warranty

Term years	1 yearDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Warranty: 1 Year" in the Specifications block and "Backed by Schumacher's 1 Year Warranty, covering defects in material or workmanship under normal use." in the Warranty & Support section. Location: Product page, Specifications block and Warranty & Support section Printed as "Warranty: 1 Year" in the Specifications block and "Backed by Schumacher's 1 Year Warranty, covering defects in material or workmanship under normal use." in the Warranty & Support section. Location: Product page, Specifications block and Warranty & Support section Official product page · Schumacher Electric SP1298 6A 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer product page (September 27, 2026 capture) [1]

Term years

1 yearDocumented claim

Conditions

Printed as "Warranty: 1 Year" in the Specifications block and "Backed by Schumacher's 1 Year Warranty, covering defects in material or workmanship under normal use." in the Warranty & Support section.

Location: Product page, Specifications block and Warranty & Support section

Official product page · Schumacher Electric SP1298 6A 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer product page (September 27, 2026 capture)

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Certificate records

cULus Listed	Claimed · Listed when checkedApplies to: equipment listing Printed on the product page's Specifications block as "Product Certifications: cULus Listed, File: E32074, UL Model 100-1, DOE, FCC". Recorded as printed. Schumacher Electric SP1298 6A 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer product page (September 27, 2026 capture) [1]

Sources and revisions

Schumacher Electric SP1298 6A 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer product page (September 27, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked Sep 26, 2026https://www.schumacherelectric.com/products/6a-12v-automatic-battery-charger
Schumacher Electric SP1298 owner's manual (multi-language), Part No. 0099001800-01Official instruction manual · Checked Sep 26, 2026http://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--A1g-VXoP--/xcteb8pbyrpiseryixjo.pdf