Schumacher ProSeries PSW-22 Guide D'utilisation page 10

6. Set the voltage selector switch (if
equipped) to the correct voltage for
the battery type you are charging.
7. Select the desired charge rate.
8. Set the timer to the desired charge
time. MONITOR THE CHARGER
AND THE BATTERY.
9. When disconnecting the charger,
set the charge rate switch and the
timer to the OFF position, disconnect
the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and
finally the positive clamp.
10. A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
MANUAL CHARGING MODE
When manual mode is performed, the
charger will continue to charge and will not
shut off. Monitor the charging process and
stop when the battery is fully charged. Not
doing so may damage your battery and
result in property damage or personal injury.
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow
all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage to the
vehicle's electrical system.
NOTE: If you have charged the battery
and it still will not start your car, do not
use the Engine Start feature, or it could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
Have the battery checked.
1. Set the charge rate switch and the
timer to the OFF position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to
the battery following the instructions
given in section 6.
3. Plug the charger's AC power cord
into the AC outlet, and then move the
timer switch from OFF to the HOLD
position.
4. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the
vehicle, set the charge rate selector
switch to the ENGINE START
position.
5. Crank the engine until it starts or 3.5
seconds pass. If the engine does not
start, wait 3 minutes before cranking
again. This allows the charger and
battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or
if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the
battery for 5 minutes before cranking the
engine.
6. If the engine fails to start, charge the
battery for 5 more minutes before
attempting to crank the engine again.
7. After the engine starts, move the
charge rate selector switch to the
OFF position and unplug the AC
power cord before disconnecting the
battery clips from the vehicle.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
NOTE: If the engine does turn over but
never starts, there is not a problem with
the starting system; there is a problem
somewhere else with the vehicle.
STOP cranking the engine until the
other problem has been diagnosed and
corrected.
USING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
TESTER
For a more accurate reading, the surface
charge should be removed by temporarily
creating a load on the battery, such as by
turning on lights or other accessories for
a couple of minutes before you read the
display. Read it a few minutes after you
have shut the headlights off.
1. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to
the battery following the instructions
given in Sections 6 and 7.
2. Select the correct setting of the meter
(6V or 12V) to match the battery to be
tested.
3. Set the charge rate switch and the
timer to the OFF position.
4. Plug the charger AC power cord
into the AC outlet, following the
instructions given in Section 8.
5. Read the voltage on the voltmeter.
USING THE ALTERNATOR
PERFORMANCE TESTER
1. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to
the battery following the instructions
given in Sections 6 and 7.
2. Select the correct setting of the meter
(6V or 12V) to match the battery to be
tested.
3. Set the charge rate switch and the
timer to the OFF position.
4. Start the vehicle, rev the engine at
2000 rpm for 30 seconds and turn
on the vehicle's headlights or other
accessories. Read the voltage on the
voltmeter.
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