Charging The Internal Battery Of The Jump Starter - Schumacher Electric DSR157 Manuel D'utilisation

4.14 CLAMP LEDs (Models DSR158, DSR159 and DSR160)
Use the Display button to activate the clamp LEDs:
• Press the Display button once to show percent of charge.
• Press the button a second time, to turn on the clamp LEDs.
• Press the button a third time, to turn off the clamp LEDs.
4.15 CHARGER LED INDICATORS
POWER (green) LED lit: The charger is connected to AC power.
CHARGING STATUS INDICATOR (yellow/orange) LED flashing: The charger is in abort mode.
BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit: The charger has detected a problem with the battery.
See Troubleshooting for more information.
5.

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER

IMPORTANT!
CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 30 DAYS, TO KEEP
THE UNIT'S INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED AND PROLONG BATTERY LIFE.
To check the internal battery's charge status, make sure the rotary switch is in the OFF position, then
press the display button on the front of the jump starter. The digital display will show the battery's percent
of charge. A fully charged battery will read 100%. Charge the internal battery if the display shows it is
under 100%. Complete charging may take up to 48 hours.
5.1 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT: Only use the charger that was included with the jump starter to charge the internal battery
of the jump starter. Using a different charger could result in personal injury or property damage.
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120V circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the
receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
DANGER. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. An improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or
electrocution.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
• That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of the plug
on the charger.
• That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger,
as specified:
Length of cord (feet)
AWG* size of cord
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
5.2 CHARGING THE JUMP STARTER
1. Insert the charger output cord into the charge port on the front of the jump starter.
2. Plug the charger's power cord into a grounded 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
3. The charger's green
4. While the jump starter is charging, the marching dashes
internal battery is fully charged, the display will show ioo. Complete charging may take up to 72 hours.
5. When the internal battery is fully charged, the charger will automatically go into maintain mode and
maintain the battery at full charge without damaging it.
6. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power. Then remove the charger
output cord from the jump starter.
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Power LED will light.
will show on the digital display. When the
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