Schumacher Electric SCI10 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 6

9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the
assembly instructions before it is used.
Battery Information
This charger can be used with 6 and 12V batteries with rated capacities of 5 Ah to 120 Ah.
Charging
1. Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
2. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 5 and 6.
3. Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 7.
4. Select the appropriate settings for your battery.
IMPORTANT
This charger does not have an ON/OFF switch. ON and OFF are controlled
by plugging in the charger to the AC wall outlet. The charger will not supply current to
the battery clips until a battery is properly connected. The clips will not spark if touched
together.
Battery Connection Indicator
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, the CONNECTED
will not light. Charging will not begin if the CONNECTED
Automatic Charging Mode
When a charge rate is selected, the charger is set to perform an automatic charge.
When an 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 CHARGING
charger ignores all buttons. To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from
the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.
Desulfation Mode
IMPORTANT
Battery must be removed from the car when using this mode, or damage to
the car's electrical system may result.
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could become sulfated
and not accept normal charge. If you select
mode of operation designed for sulfated batteries. If successful, the charger will fully
desulfate and charge the battery, then the green LED will go on. If desulfation fails, the
charger will abort and the CHARGING
Completion Of Charge
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED
stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of operation.
Maintain Mode
When the CHARGED
mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a small current when
necessary. The voltage is maintained at a level determined by the battery type selected.
Maintaining a Battery (2A
This charger has a maintenance setting that maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries,
keeping them at full charge. On this setting, it can charge small batteries and maintain
both small and large batteries. We do not recommend charging a large battery on the
maintenance setting.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology utilized in Schumacher's chargers allows you
to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time. However,
problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections
or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive current draws. As such,
occasionally monitoring your battery and the charging process is recommended.
Fan
The charger is designed to control its cooling fan for ef cient operation. It is normal for
the fan to start and stop when maintaining a fully charged battery. Keep the area near
the charger free of obstructions to allow the fan to operate ef ciently.
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(yellow) LED will blink.
LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain Mode. In this
Charge Rate)
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LED is not on.
LED will ash. In that state, the
, the charger will switch to a special
LED. When lit, the charger has
LED