Calculating Charge Time - DSR Industrial Serie Manual Del Usuario

Desulfation Mode
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could
become sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects
a sulfated battery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation
designed for such batteries. If successful, normal charging will resume
after the battery is desulfated. Desulfation could take up to 10 hours. If
desulfation fails, charging will abort and the CHECK BATTERY (red) LED
will blink, have the battery checked.
Completion of Charge
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED (green) LED. When lit,
the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of
operation.
Maintain Mode
When the CHARGED (green) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain
Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by deliver-
ing a small current when necessary.
General Charging Notes
Fan: The charger is designed to control its cooling fan for efficient op-
eration. Consequentially, it is normal for the fan to start and stop when
maintaining a fully charged battery. Keep the area near the charger clear
of obstructions to allow the fan to operate efficiently.
13.

CALCULATING CHARGE TIME

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 fits into the
chart.
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.
SMALL
BATTERIES
CARS/TRUCKS
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
Motorcycle,
garden
tractor, etc.
200 - 315 CCA
315 - 550 CCA
550 - 1000 CCA
6 - 12 AH
12 - 32 AH
40 - 60 RC
60 - 85 RC
80 - 190
RC
80 RC
140 RC
160 RC
180 RC
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CHARGE RATE/
CHARGING TIME
6 AMP
38 min - 1¼ hrs
1¼ - 3½ hrs
3¾ - 4¾ hrs
4¾ - 6 hrs
6 - 11½ hrs
6 hrs
9 hrs
10 hrs
11 hrs