Display Messages; Maintenance And Care - Schumacher 88-1 Manual Del Usuario

AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain mode automatically after the battery is charged.
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 BATTERY",
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, reverse the connections at the battery, and then plug the charger back in.
CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN MODE (Float Mode Monitoring)
Charge completion is indicated by the green LED pulsing and the digital display scrolling "FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING". This means that the charger has stopped
charging and has switched to the Maintain Mode of operation. NOTE: If the charger has to provide its maximum maintain current (1.8A) for a continuous 12 hour period, it will
go into Abort Mode (see Aborted Charge section). This is usually caused by a load 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.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
This unit maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge. It can charge small batteries and maintain both small and large batteries. If you are maintaining a fully
charged large battery, you are properly utilizing the battery charger. However, if you use this battery charger to charge a large battery, such as a marine deep-cycle battery that was
not fully charged, you may not get the battery's full capacity. Therefore, we do not recommend charging a large battery with this unit. 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.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
BATTERY BATTERY CHARGING TIME (hours) CHARGING TIME (hours)
APPLICATION APPLICATION
SIZE SIZE 2A 2A 6A 6A
POWERSPORTS 6 Ah 6 2
32Ah 15 5
AUTOMOTIVE 300 CCA 12 4
1000 CCA 30 10
MARINE 50 Ah 15 5
105 Ah 33 11
Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery.
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 8 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort, the red LED will light, and the display will scroll "CHARGE ABORTED-BAD BATTERY".
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger's output is shut off, the red LED will light, and the display will scroll
"CHARGE ABORTED-BAD BATTERY". Do not continue attempting to charge this battery. Have it checked or replaced.

15. DISPLAY MESSAGES

"CONNECT BATTERY" (blue LED only, solid*) – Plugged into the AC outlet without the clamps connected to a battery.
"WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED" (red and blue LEDs solid*) – Plugged into the AC outlet and the clamps are connected backwards to a 6V or 12V battery.
"CHARGING" (green LED solid) – Plugged into the AC outlet, and when first connected to a 6V or 12V battery correctly.
"CHARGING 12V XX%" (green LED solid) – Plugged into the AC outlet, correctly connected and charging a 12V battery.
"CHARGING 6V XX%" green LED solid) – Plugged into the AC outlet, correctly connected and charging a 6V battery.
"FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING" (green LED pulsing) – Plugged into a live grounded AC outlet and correctly connected to a fully charged 6V or 12V battery.
"CHARGE ABORTED-BAD BATTERY" (red LED solid) – Circumstances that could cause an Abort situation during charging:
• The battery is severely sulfated or has a shorted cell and can't reach a full charge.
• The battery is too large or there is a bank of batteries and it doesn't reach full charge within a set time period.
Circumstances that could cause an Abort situation during maintain:
• The battery is severely sulfated or has a weak cell and will not hold a charge.
• There is a large draw on the battery and the charger has to supply its maximum maintain current for a 12 hour period to keep the battery at full charge.
*Blue LED is only lit when connected to a wireless network.

16. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps, to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to the cables.
8A 8A 10A 10A
1.75 1.5
4.5 4
3.5 3
8.5 7
4.25 3.5
9.5 8
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