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9.
Select the charge rate.
10.
When charging is complete, disconnect
the charger from the AC power, remove
the clamps from the vehicle’s chassis,
and then remove the clamp from the
battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE
OF THE VEHICLE
1.
Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Clean the battery terminals.
3.
Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG)
insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper
cable) (not provided).
4.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to
the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post.
5.
Position yourself and the “negative post
extension” cable as far away from the
battery as possible, and connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the cable’s
free end.
6.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
7.
Select the charge rate.
8.
When charging is complete, disconnect
the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and finally
the positive clamp.
9.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore.
NOTE:
This charger is equipped with an
auto-start feature. Current will not be
supplied to the battery clamps until a battery
is properly connected. The clamps will not
spark if touched together.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain mode
(see below) 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
(yellow) LED will flash. To
reset after an aborted charge, unplug the
charger from the AC outlet, wait a few
moments and plug it back in.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours. If
desulfation fails, charging will abort and the
CHARGING
(yellow) LED will flash.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
CHARGED
(green) LED. When
pulsing, the charger has switched to the
maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
When the CHARGED
(green) LED is
pulsing, 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 section).
This is usually caused by a drain on the
battery or the battery could be bad. Make
sure there are no loads on the battery. If
there are, remove them. If there are none,
have the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SE50 and Se-5212A-CA charge and
maintain 12 volt batteries, keeping them at
full charge.
NOTE:
The maintain mode technology
utilized in Schumacher maintainers 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 required.
USING THE ENGINE START SETTING
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 clothing protection.
WARNING:
Using the ENGINE START
setting 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 setting, or it could damage the
vehicle’s electrical system. Have the battery
checked.
1.
With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery, following the instructions given
in the CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE
VEHICLE section.
2.
With the charger plugged in and connected
to the battery of the vehicle, set the rate
selection to the Engine Start position.
3.
Crank the engine until it starts or 3
seconds pass. If the engine does not
start, wait 3 minutes before cranking
again.
NOTE:
During extremely cold
weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts,
use the 10A Boost setting for 5 minutes
before cranking the engine.
