Control Panel; Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric SE-1520 Manual Del Usuario

10. CONTROL PANEL

AMMETER
The Ammeter indicates the amount of
current, measured in amps, that is being
drawn by the battery. As a battery takes
on a charge, it draws less current from
the charger. Correspondingly, the meter
will show less current being drawn by the
battery. When the current stops decreasing,
the battery is charged. The start area of the
meter indicates a high rate of current being
drawn from the charger. When cranking
an engine, the meter needle will be at the
extreme right side of the start area. The 2
amp charge rate may indicate some activity
on the meter, although the meter does not
have the resolution to display this low rate.
CHARGE RATE SELECTOR SWITCH
Use the Charge Rate selector switch to
select the charge rate or engine starting
setting you require.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A spark near battery may
cause battery explosion.
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. Set the charge rate switch to the OFF
position.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts that can cause injury.
6. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8. Select the desired charge rate.
9. Monitor the charger and the battery.
10. When disconnecting the charger, set
the charge rate switch to the OFF
position, disconnect the charger from
the AC power, remove the clamp from
the vehicle chassis, and then remove
the clamp from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. First, place battery in a well-ventilated
area.
2. Set the charge rate switch to the OFF
position.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
Switch #1 – Use this switch to select the
55 Amp Charge Rate ↔ 150 Amp Engine
Start and the 20 Amp Charge Rate.
Switch #2 must be in the down position
(Select Position) when using Switch #1.
• Switch #2 – Use this switch to select the
2 amp Charge Rate and the OFF position.
Also, use to select use of Switch #1. Note
that Switch #1 is only effective when
Switch #2 is set to "Select Position."
• 2A Slow Charge Rate – For small
batteries, such as those commonly used
in garden tractors, snowmobiles and
motorcycles.
• 20A Rapid and 55A Boost Charge Rate –
For charging automotive, marine and
deep-cycle batteries. Not intended for
industrial applications.
• Engine Start 150A – Provides 150 amps
for cranking an engine with a weak or run-
down battery. Always use in combination
with a battery.
4. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5. Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
6. Select the desired charge rate.
7. Monitor the charger and the battery.
8. When disconnecting the charger, set the
charge rate switch to the OFF position,
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.
MANUAL CHARGING MODE
When manual mode is performed, the
charger will continue to charge and will
not shut off. Monitor the charging process
and stop when the battery is fully charged.
Not doing so may cause damage to your
battery or result in other property damage
or personal injury.
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
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 protective clothing.
WARNING: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage to the
vehicle's electrical system.
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