Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric XC12-CA Manual Del Usuario

NOTE: During charging, the display will
go into sleep mode and will not show the
percentage of charge or voltage of the
battery. To turn the display back on, press
any button.
• Battery % – The Digital Display shows an
estimated charge percent of the battery
connected to the charger battery clamps.
• Voltage – The Digital Display shows the
voltage at the charger battery clamps in
DC volts, or the voltage of the battery,
depending on what mode the charger is in.
CHARGE RATE
The charger will automatically adjust the
charging current, based on battery size,
in order to charge the battery completely,
efficiently and safely.
CHARGING RATE BUTTON
Use this button to set the maximum
charge rate. Press the button until the
desired charge rate is selected.
• 3A – For charging small batteries, such as
those commonly used in garden tractors,
snowmobiles and motorcycles.
Also used to maintain fully charged large
batteries.
• 12A or 15A – For charging automotive,
marine and light truck batteries. Not
intended for industrial applications.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to set the type of battery
to charge.
• Regular – Set the button to
Used in cars, trucks and motorcycles,
these batteries have vent caps and

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A spark near battery may
cause a battery explosion.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with
the charger connected to the AC outlet, or
it could result in damage to 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.
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.
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. Regular batteries should not
be used for deep-cycle applications.
• AGM – Set the button to
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.
• GEL – Set the button to
electrolyte in a GEL cell has a silica
additive that causes it to set up or stiffen.
The recharge voltages on this type of cell
are lower than those for other styles of
lead-acid battery. This is probably the
most sensitive cell in terms of adverse
reactions to overvoltage charging. Gel
batteries are best used in VERY DEEP
cycle application and may last a bit longer
in hot weather applications. If the wrong
battery charger is used on a gel cell
battery, poor performance and premature
failure will result.
.
NOTE: The GEL setting is available only
on models XCS15-CA and XCS15W.
6. Connect the battery, following the
7. Connect the charger to an
8. Select the battery type and the
9. When charging is complete,
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE
OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect the battery, following the
4. Connect the charger to the
5. Select the battery type and the
• 6 •
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
electrical outlet.
charge rate.
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamps from the
vehicle's chassis, and then remove
the clamp from the battery terminal.
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
electrical outlet.
charge rate.
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