Calculating Charge Time - Schumacher Electric SEM-1562A Guide D'utilisation

Maintain Mode
When the CHARGED
Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a
small current when necessary. If the battery voltage drops below a preset level,
the charger will go back into Charge Mode until the battery voltage returns to the
full charge level, at which point the charger will return to Maintain Mode.
NOTE: The charger automatically switches between Charge Mode and Maintain
Mode as necessary. The CHARGED
battery is at full charge and off when the voltage drops below a preset level and
the charger goes into Charge Mode. This cycle will continue, and the CHARGED
(green) LED will stay on for longer periods of time as the battery becomes
more fully charged.
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CALCULATING CHARGE TIME

Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring
a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the chart.
Find your battery's rating on the chart below, and note the charge time given. The
times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior to recharging. Add more
time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
SMALL
BATTERIES
CARS/
TRUCKS
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
(green) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain
Motorcycle,
garden
tractor, etc.
200 - 315 CCA
315 - 550 CCA
550 - 1000 CCA
(green) LED may cycle on when the
6 - 12 AH
12 - 32 AH
40 - 60 RC
60 - 85 RC
80 - 190 RC
80 RC
140 RC
160 RC
180 RC
10
CHARGING TIME
2 ½ - 4 hrs
5 - 13 ½ hrs
15 - 19 ¼ hrs
19 ¼ - 24 ½ hrs
24 ½ - 46 ¼ hrs
23 ½ hrs
36 ¼ hrs
40 hrs
44 ¼ hrs