Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric 0099001898E-R2 Guide D'utilisation

LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED flashing: The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit: The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED lit: The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to set the maximum charge rate. Press the button until the desired charge rate is selected.
CHARGE/MAINTAIN – For charging small batteries, such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles. Also used to maintain fully charged
large batteries.
RAPID CHARGE – For charging automotive, marine and light truck batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it may damage 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.
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 and charge rate.
9. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power, remove the clamp 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 and charge rate.
6. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power, disconnect the negative clamp, and finally the positive clamp.
7. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
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 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 display will show "bad / bat" and an error code.
Do not continue attempting to charge this battery. Check the battery and replace, if necessary.
DESULFATION MODE
The display will show "SUL" when a sulfated battery is detected, and the charger will go into desulfation mode. If the desulfation is not successful after 10 hours, the charger will
go into abort mode. The display will show "bAd / bAt / F02".
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the Charged/Maintaining (green) LED. When lit, the charger has switched to the maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
When the Charged/Maintaining (green) LED is lit, the charger has started maintain mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a small current when
necessary. If the charger has to provide its maximum maintain current for a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into abort mode (see Aborted Charge section). This is usually caused
by a drain on the battery or the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are, remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
This charger maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time. However, problems with the battery,
electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your
battery and the charging process is required.
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