Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric SC1309 Manual Del Usuario

DISPLAY BUTTON
Use this button to set the function of the
digital display to one of the following:
• Battery % – The digital display shows
an estimated charge percentage of
the battery connected to the charger's
battery clamps, when charging.
• Alternator % (12V only) – The digital
display shows an estimated output
percentage of the vehicle's charging
system connected to the charger's
battery clamps, compared to a properly
functioning system. The alternator percent
range is from 0% to 100%. Readings
below 0% (13.2 volts) will read LO and
readings above 100% (14.6 volts) will
read HI . If you get a HI or LO reading,
have the electrical system checked by a
qualified technician.
• Voltage – The Digital Display shows the
voltage at the charger battery clamps, in
DC volts.
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the following:
• 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN –
For charging small and large batteries. Not
recommended for industrial applications.
• 40A BOOST – For quickly adding
energy to a severely discharged or large
capacity battery prior to ENGINE START.
The unit will automatically switch to
6A<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN after the
40A BOOST operation has completed.
• 200A ENGINE START – Provides 200
amps for cranking an engine with a
weak or run-down battery. Always use in
combination with a battery.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
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. Set the switch to the OFF position.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts that can cause injury.
6. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED
flashing: The connections are reversed.
ON (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED
pulsing: 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 type of battery.
• STANDARD – 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.
7. Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the
vehicle, set the switch to the Boost or
Charge/Maintain position.
9. Select the desired rate and battery type.
10. When disconnecting the charger,
set the switch to the OFF position,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamp from the
vehicle chassis, and then remove the
clamp from the battery terminal.
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