Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric SC1358 Manuel D'utilisation

– 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

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 could result in damage to 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.
9. When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamps 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.
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.
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.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
Times are based on a 50% discharged
battery and may change, depending on age
and condition of battery.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING
When the 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
Clamps Reversed/Bad Battery
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 Clamps Reversed/Bad Battery
LED will light.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
Charged/Maintaining
When lit, the charger has switched to the
maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
When the Charged/Maintaining
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.
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