Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric DSR157 Manuel D'utilisation

5.3 CHARGER MODES
Automatic charging mode
When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to 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. The Bad Battery
LED will flash. Do not continue attempting to charge the battery. Check the battery and replace, if
necessary.
Desulfation Mode
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort. The Bad Battery
LED will light and the yellow/orange
Completion of Charge
When the internal battery is fully charged, the display on the jump starter will showioo.
Maintain Mode (Float-Mode Monitoring)
When the internal battery is fully charged and the jump starter display showsioo, 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). This is usually an indication of a bad battery; have the jump
starter checked.
6.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Using the jump starter without a battery installed in the vehicle will damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter while charging its internal battery.
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2. Make sure the rotary switch on the front of the jump starter is in the OFF position. Connect the jump
starter to the battery following the precautions listed in section 3.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION.
If you have connected the clips backward, an audio alarm will sound. DO NOT turn the rotary switch to
the 12V (12V or 24V for model DSR160) position. This could cause serious damage to the jump starter
or the vehicle. Reverse the connections and the audio alarm will stop.
3. If no audio alarm sounds, turn the rotary switch to the 12V position (12V or 24V position for model
DSR160). The clips are now powered.
4. Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop cranking and wait at least 1
minute before attempting to start the vehicle again. (This permits the jump starter to cool down.)
5. After the engine starts, disconnect the black clip (-), then the red clip (+) in that order, and clip them
back onto the jump starter storage holders.
6. Recharge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.
NOTE: If the cables are connected to a 24 volt system when the switch is in the
12 volt position, the audio alarm will sound continuously. TURN OFF the jump starter immediately or
internal battery damage could occur.
NOTE: If the switch is in the 12V or 24V position or the jump starter is connected to a battery for more than
five minutes, four beeps will sound. This is a reminder to turn the jump starter off and/or disconnect it from
the vehicle's battery when not in use.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION.
To prevent sparking, NEVER allow the clips to touch together or to contact the same piece of metal.
Never attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
(red) LED will light and the yellow/orange
Charging Status LED will flash.
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Charging Status
(red)