Calculating Charge Time; Maintenance And Care - Schumacher Electric MC-1 Guide D'utilisation

12. CALCULATING CHARGE TIME

This charger has a rated output of 1 amp, with an expected finish rate of
0.3 amps. These outputs will vary with the age and condition of the battery
being charged.
WARNING: This is a manual battery charger. Charging must be monitored
to prevent overcharging. Overcharging a battery could cause personal
injury and/or property damage.
Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to
bring a battery to full charge.
Ah=Ampere Hours
The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior to recharging.
Add more time for severely discharged batteries.
SMALL
BATTERIES
CARS/
TRUCKS
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE

13. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly
for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery
fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps, to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the
finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will
help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet, in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps clipped together,
on or around metal, or clipped to the cables.
CCA=Cold Cranking Amps
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
Motorcycle,
garden tractor, etc.
200-315 CCA
315-550 CCA
550-1000 CCA
6-12 Ah
12-32 Ah
40-60 RC
60-85 RC
85-190 RC
80 RC
140 RC
160 RC
180 RC
• 10 •
RC=Reserve Capacity
CHARGING TIME
3¾-7½ hrs
7½-20 hrs
22½-28¾ hrs
28¾-36½ hrs
36½-69½ hrs
35 hrs
53¾ hrs
60 hrs
66¼ hrs