Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric 98-1 Manuel D'utilisation

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause an explosion.
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 desired 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 desired 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
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 Bad Battery (red) LED will light. Do not continue attempting to charge this
battery. Check the battery and replace, if necessary.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort and the Bad Battery (red)
LED will light.
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