Schumacher Electric INC100 El Manual Del Propietario página 7

TIME (Timer – Range: 10 minutes to 120 minutes) Used only in manual mode, the main function of
the timer is to prevent overcharging while allowing a battery time to obtain a satisfactory charge.
To properly set the timer, you must know the size of the battery in ampere hours or reserve capacity
in minutes and the state of charge.
Hold: This position defeats the timer function, allowing for continuous operation. Use when you
want to charge more than 2 hours. Be sure to monitor the charging procedure and stop when the
battery is charged. Not doing so may cause damage to your battery or may cause other personal
property damage or personal injury.
Mode Button Use this button to select between the AUTOMATIC CHARGE, MANUAL CHARGE and
FLASH REPROGRAM function. See Operating Instructions for details of these functions.
Battery Type/Desulfation Mode Button Set the type of battery to be charged, or Desulfation Mode.
Ca/Ca (Calcium) – Calcium batteries are acid batteries impregnated with calcium.
AGM/GEL (Absorbed Glass Mat/Gel Cell) – AGM batteries have electrolyte absorbed in separators
consisting of a sponge-like mass of matted glass fiber. Gel batteries contain gelled electrolytes. These
batteries are sealed with valves and should not be opened.
Desulfation Mode – If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could become
sulfated and not accept normal charge. If you select , the charger will switch to a special mode of
operation designed for sulfated batteries.
NOTE: When charging a battery that is not marked, check the manual of the item which uses the
battery for the correct battery type. Make sure the battery complies with the safety instructions in
Section 2.3.
Charge Rate Button Use this button to set the maximum charge rate to one of the following:
4A Charge Rate – For charging small batteries, such as those commonly used in garden tractors,
snowmobiles and motorcycles.
20A and 70A Charge Rate – For charging automotive and marine batteries.
NOTE: Charge rate cannot be selected while using Desulfation Mode.
10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Information
This charger can be used with 12V batteries with rated capacities of 12 Ah to 111 Ah.
Charger Operation
NOTE: Once automatic charging or flash reprogramming has started, the buttons will not work until
you turn off the output, with the exception of . (In MANUAL mode, and also still operate normally.)
When the display shows "OFF", no buttons will work for five seconds as the charger automatically
goes back to the default settings.
Automatic Charging
1. Connect the battery and AC power, following the precautions listed in sections 5, 6 and 7.
2. Set the BATTERY TYPE to Ca/Ca, AGM/GEL or Desulfation.
3. Set the MODE to AUTOMATIC CHARGE.
4. Set the CHARGE RATE to 4A, 20A or 70A. NOTE: Charge rate cannot be selected while using
Desulfation Mode.
5. Press when you are ready to start charging.
6. The CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED will light.
NOTE: Automatic charging starts only if the CONNECTED LED is lit and the battery has at least a 1V
charge. If the battery is less than 1V, press and hold for five seconds to start Automatic Charging, or
charge it in Manual mode for five minutes then switch back to Automatic Charge.
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