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BATTERY TYPE BUTTON  

Use this button to set the type of battery  

to charge.

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 Used in cars, trucks and motorcycles, 

these batteries have vent caps and are often 

marked “low maintenance” or “maintenance-

free”. This type of battery is designed to 

deliver quick bursts of energy (such as 

starting engines) and has a greater plate 

count. The plates are thinner and have 

somewhat different material composition. 

Regular batteries should not be used for 

deep-cycle applications.

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 The Absorbed Glass Mat construction 

allows the electrolyte to be suspended in 

close proximity with the plate’s active 

material. In theory, this enhances both the 

discharge and recharge efficiency. The AGM 

batteries are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve 

regulated lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses 

include high-performance engine starting, 

power sports, deep-cycle, solar and storage 

batteries.

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 The electrolyte in a GEL cell has a 

silica additive that causes it to set up or 

stiffen. The recharge voltages on this type of 

cell are lower than those for other styles of 

lead-acid battery. This is probably the most 

sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to 

overvoltage charging. Gel batteries are best 

used in VERY DEEP cycle application and 

may last a bit longer in hot weather 

applications. If the wrong battery charger is 

used on a gel cell battery, poor performance 

and premature failure will result.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

 A spark near battery may cause 

a battery explosion. 

IMPORTANT:

 Do not start the vehicle with 

the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it 

could result in damage to the charger

CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE

1. 

Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.

2. 

Keep the hood open.

3. 

Clean the battery terminals.

4. 

Place the charger on a dry, non-

flammable surface.

5. 

Lay the AC/DC cables away from any  

fan blades, belts, pulleys and other 

moving parts.

6. 

For a negative-ground vehicle (as in 

most vehicles), connect the charger’s 

POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE 

(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect 

the charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp 

to the vehicle chassis or engine block, 

away from the battery.

7. 

For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the 

charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the 

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. Next, 

connect the charger’s POSITIVE (RED) 

clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine 

block away from the battery. NEVER 

connect any clamps to the carburetor, fuel 

lines or sheet-metal body parts.

8. 

Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.

9. 

Select the battery type and 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 battery type and 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. 

CHARGE RATE

The charger will automatically adjust the 

charging current, based on battery size, in 

order to charge the battery completely, 

efficiently and safely. 

AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE

When an Automatic Charge is performed, 

the charger switches to the maintain mode 

automatically after the battery is charged. 

Summary of Contents for XC103-CA

Page 1: ...EAD BEFORE EACH USE This manual will explain how to use the battery charger safely and effectively Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully POR FAVOR CONSERVE ESTE MANUAL DE...

Page 2: ...FOR REPAIRS 9 LIMITED WARRANTY 10 WARRANTY CARD TARJETA DE GARANT A 19 CONTENIDOS INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 11 PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PERSONAL 11 INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE 12 CONEXIONES...

Page 3: ...when service or repair is required To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Do not use an extension cord Always charge the...

Page 4: ...the battery being charged and either 6 or 12 the battery voltage determined by the charger If you manually stop the charging process by pressing the Rate Selection button before the battery is fully c...

Page 5: ...negative ground vehicle as in most vehicles connect the charger s POSITIVE RED clamp to the POSITIVE POS P battery post Next connect the charger s NEGATIVE BLACK clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine...

Page 6: ...car do not use the Engine Start feature 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...

Page 7: ...m tester to charger by selecting a charge rate it remains a charger To change the battery charger back to a tester press the RATE SELECTION button until all charge rate LEDs are off NOTE The battery t...

Page 8: ...ke sure there are no loads on the battery If there are remove them If there are none have the battery checked or replaced F06 The charger detected that the battery may be getting too hot thermal runaw...

Page 9: ...charger is equipped with Auto Voltage Detection which automatically detects the voltage and charges the battery No problem this is normal I press the display button but do not see the percentage of c...

Page 10: ...repaired or modified by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer Manufacturer makes no other warranties including but not limited to express implied o...

Page 11: ...modo que no se pueda pisar o tropezar con l tampoco que est da ado o pelado No utilice el cargador si el mismo recibi un golpe fuerte si se cay o si sufri da os de cualquier otra forma Ll velo a un pr...

Page 12: ...ufe del cable de extensi n debe ser el mismo n mero tama o y forma que las del enchufe del cargador Aseg rese de que el cable de extensi n est conectado correctamente y en buenas condiciones el ctrica...

Page 13: ...v lvula Entre sus usos m s comunes se encuentran bater as con arranque de motor de alto rendimiento para deportes intensos de ciclo profundo solares y de acumuladores El electrolito en una celda de g...

Page 14: ...amarilla naranja parpadear FINALIZACI N DE LA CARGA La finalizaci n de la carga se indica con el LED CARGADA MANTENIMIENTO verde Al pulsar el cargador ha pasado de modo de funci n a mantenimiento MODO...

Page 15: ...te de enfriamiento en segundos La cuenta regresiva comienza en 180 y llega hasta 0 Despu s de 3 minutos la pantalla digital cambiar de mostrar la cuenta a mostrar rdy El LED CARGANDO se encender UTILI...

Page 16: ...una bater a 6V despu s de 2 horas de carga La bater a podr a estar en malas condiciones Verif quela o reempl cela F02 El cargador no puede desulfatar la bater a La batera no puede desulfatada Verif qu...

Page 17: ...e perteneciente a los cables de alimentaci n o al alargador Verifique la posible presencia de fusibles abiertos o disyuntores que suministren energ a al tomacorriente de CA El protector t rmico podr a...

Page 18: ...s con este producto que no sean los fabricados por Schumacher Electric Corporation y que no est n aprobados para su uso con este producto La presente Garant a Limitada ser nula si el producto se utili...

Page 19: ...e Purchased____________________ Date of Purchase__________ Store Location_____________________ UPC Number_________________________ Serial Number_______________________________________ SEE PRODUCT For...

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