Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric XC6-CA Manual Del Usuario

BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
(Model XC10-CA only)
Use this button to set the type of battery
to be charged.
• Regular – Set the button to
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. Regular batteries should not
be used for deep-cycle applications.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A spark near battery may
cause 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.
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.
6. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8. Select the battery type.
(For Model XC10-CA only).
9. When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamps from the
vehicle's chassis, and then remove
the clamp from the battery terminal.
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
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
4. Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
5. Select the battery type.
(For Model XC10-CA only).
• 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.
6. When charging is complete,
7. A marine (boat) battery must be
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.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
Times are based on a 50% discharged
battery and may change, depending on age
and condition of battery.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain
mode (see below) automatically after the
battery is charged.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally,
charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger's output is shut off and the
CHARGING
flash. To reset after an aborted charge,
unplug the charger from the AC outlet,
wait a few moments and plug it back in.
• 6 •
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, disconnect the negative clamp,
and finally the positive clamp.
removed and charged on shore.
(yellow/orange) LED will
. The