Calculating Charge Time; Maintenance Instructions; Storage Instructions - Schumacher Electric SC-8020A Manual Del Usuario

12.

CALCULATING CHARGE TIME

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.
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
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
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
13.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

13.1 After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the
battery charger (see Sections 6, 7 and 8).
13.2 Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the
terminals, cords, and the charger case.
13.3 Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
13.4 Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable
parts.
14.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

14.1 Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct
electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
14.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you're using an on-board Marine
Charger).
14.3 Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or
clipped to cables.
Motorcycle,
graden,
tractor, etc.
200 - 315 CCA
315 - 550 CCA
550 - 1000 CCA
CHARGE RATE/CHARGING
SMALL
6 - 12 AH 2 -3 ¾ hrs
12 - 32 AH 3 ¾ - 10 hrs
40 - 60 RC 11 ¼ - 14 ½
60 - 85 RC 14 ½ - 18 ¼
80 - 190 RC 18 ¼ - 34 ¾
80 RC 17 ½ hrs
140 RC
160 RC
180 RC
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TIME
LARGE
NR
NR
1 - 3 hrs
hrs
1 ½ - 3 ¾ hrs
hrs
2 - 7 hrs
hrs
1 ¾ - 3 ½ hrs
27 hrs 2 ¾ - 5 ½ hrs
30 hrs 3 - 6 hrs
33 hrs 3 ¼ - 6½ hrs