Led Indicators; Battery Type Button; Operating Instructions; Charging The Battery - Schumacher Electric 0099002031E-R1 Manuel D'utilisation

LED INDICATORS

LEDs light to indicate the following:
Battery % – The Digital Display shows the percentage of the battery.
Amps – The Digital Display shows the output current, in Amps.
Voltage – The Digital Display shows the battery voltage.
Charge/Maintain – The charger is in Charge/Maintain mode.
Boost – The charger is in Boost mode.
Engine Start – The charger is in Engine Start mode.
Charging/Boosting – The charger has detected that a battery is connected, and is performing the
selected operation.
Charged/Maintaining – The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
Reversed Clamps – The connections are reversed.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.

BATTERY TYPE BUTTON

Use this button to select the type of battery.
STD – 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.
GEL – The 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.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Keep in mind: when charging a battery, the more a battery is discharged, the faster it absorbs charge
from the charger. In other words, it takes longer for the battery to absorb the last few percents of charge
than the first several percents.
WARNING: When the START button is pressed in either Boost mode, Charge/Maintain mode or Engine
Start mode, the clamps are energized and will spark if touched together. A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
Boost or Charge/Maintain Mode
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Set the switch to the OFF position.
4. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
6. With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the switch to the Boost/
Charge/Maintain position.
7. Select the Charge/Maintain rate and the battery type.
• If the voltage of the battery is under 12.7V, the unit will automatically switch to BOOST mode when
the Start button is pressed. When the unit automatically switches to Boost mode, the Boost LED
will light. When the automatic Boost mode is completed, the unit will automatically switch to the
Charge/Maintain rate and complete the charge.
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