Schumacher Electric SPI2 Manual Del Propietário página 8

5. Connect the ring connector cable assembly to the charger. Take care to keep both wires
and plug away from hot and moving parts.
6. Plug the charger power cord into an AC electrical wall outlet. Make sure to place the
charger on a dry, non-flammable surface.
7. When charging is complete, disconnect the AC cord from the supply mains, remove the
negative connector, and finally the positive connector.
BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, charging will not start and the
red LED will flash. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, reverse the connections at
the battery, and then plug the charger back in.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the Maintain Mode
automatically after the battery is charged. For a battery with a starting voltage under 1 volt,
use a manual charger to pre-charge the battery for five minutes, to get additional voltage
into the battery.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the
charger's output is shut off, the yellow/orange CHARGING
aborted charge, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the green CHARGED
charger has switched to the Maintain Mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
When the green CHARGED
In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a small current
when necessary. NOTE: 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 section). 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.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SPI2 maintains 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge.
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 recommended.
13. CALCULATING CHARGE TIME
BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME
This charger adjusts the charging time in order to charge the battery completely, efficiently
and safely. The microprocessor automatically performs the necessary functions. This section
includes guidelines that can be used to estimate charging times. Use the following table to
determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your
battery fits into the chart.
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps
Find your battery's rating on the following chart, 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.
LED is pulsing, the charger has started Maintain Mode.
Ah = Amp Hour
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LED will flash. To reset after an
LED. When pulsing, the