Led Indicators; Operating Instructions - Schumacher DSR118 Manual Del Usuario

MODE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the following modes:
6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN – For charging small and large batteries. Not recommended for industrial
applications.
BOOST – Increases the voltage and sends a quick burst of energy into the battery, to quickly bring
deeply discharged batteries back to life.
SERVICE – Maintains stable voltage at 13.6V, to prevent battery discharge during service or when idle in
a showroom. Always use in combination with a battery.
ENGINE START – Provides additional amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run-down battery.
Always use in combination with a battery.

LED INDICATORS

REVERSED (red) LED flashing: The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED solid: The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED solid: The battery is fully charged and the charger
is in Maintain mode.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to select the battery type.
STD – Used in cars, trucks and motorcycles, these batteries have vent caps and are often marked "low
maintenance" or "maintenance-free". This type of battery is designed to deliver quick bursts of energy
(such as starting engines) and has a greater plate count. The plates are thinner and have somewhat
different material composition. Standard batteries should not be used for deep-cycle applications.
AGM – The Absorbed Glass Mat construction allows the electrolyte to be suspended in close proximity
with the plate's active material. In theory, this enhances both the discharge and recharge efficiency. The
AGM batteries are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses include
high-performance engine starting, power sports, deep-cycle, solar and storage batteries.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet (except during Engine
Start), or it could damage the charger.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. Current will not be supplied to the battery
clamps until a battery is properly connected. The clamps will not spark if touched together.
BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, charging will not start and the digital display
will show one of two messages. If the display shows CONNECT CLAMPS, make sure the charger is
connected to the battery and the connection points are clean and making a good connection. If the
display shows WARNING - CLAMPS REVERSED, unplug the charger from the AC outlet and reverse
the connections at the battery.
CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE
1. Turn off all the vehicle's accessories.
2. Keep the hood open.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any fan blades, belts, pulleys and other moving parts.
6. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
8. Select the battery type and charge mode. See Section 12 for display message details.
9. The Charging (yellow/orange) LED will light, and the display will show ANALYZING BATTERY while
the charger determines that the battery is properly connected and the condition of the battery.
10. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power, remove the clamp from the
vehicle's chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
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