Calculating Charge Time - Schumacher Electric MC-1 Guide D'utilisation

it. Connect the ring connector cable assembly to the charger.
Completion of Charge
A hydrometer reading of the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a battery in good
condition should be between 1.25 and 1.285. When the battery reaches 80 to
85% of full charge, bubbles will appear on the surface of the fluid. As the battery
nears full charge, the bubbling will become more vigorous.
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CALCULATING CHARGE TIME

This charger has a rated output of 1 ampere with an expected finish rate of 0.3
amperes. These outputs will vary with the age and condition of the battery being
charged.
to prevent overcharging of the battery. Overcharging a battery could cause
personal injury and/or property damage.
Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring
a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the chart.
Find your battery's rating on the chart below, and note the charge time given for
each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior to
recharging. Add more time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
SMALL
BATTERIES
CARS/
TRUCKS
This is a manual battery charger. Charging must be monitored
Motorcycle,
garden
tractor, etc.
200 - 315 CCA
315 - 550 CCA
550 - 1000 CCA
6 - 12 AH
12 - 32 AH
40 - 60 RC
60 - 85 RC
80 - 190 RC
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CHARGING TIME
3¾ - 7½ hrs
7½ - 20 hrs
22½ - 28¾ hrs
28¾ - 36½ hrs
36½ - 69½ hrs