Maintenance And Care - Schumacher Electric SC10 Manual Del Usuario

MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
When the CHARGED/MAINTAINING
(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 SC10 charges and maintains 6V and
12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology
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.

12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your
battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are
finished charging. Wipe off any battery
fluid that may have come in contact with
the clamps to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the
finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
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. Connect the charger to a live grounded
120V AC outlet.
3. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the rate selection to the ENGINE
START position. The CHARGING/
BOOST/ENGINE START LED will be lit.
4. Press the START/STOP button to
begin Engine Start. Engine Start will
not begin without pressing the STOP/
START button.
5. 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 rate for 5 minutes
before cranking the engine. During this
time, the CHARGING/BOOST/ENGINE
START LED will not be lit and the 55A
ENGINE START LED will blink until the
cool down period has ended.
6. If the engine fails to start, charge the
battery for 5 more minutes before
attempting to crank the engine again.
7. After the engine starts, unplug the AC
power cord before disconnecting the
battery clamps from the vehicle.
NOTE: If the engine does turn over but
never starts, there is not a problem with
the starting system; there is a problem
somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP
cranking the engine until the other problem
has been diagnosed and corrected.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly
when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords
and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC
power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not
store the clamps clipped together, on the
handle, on or around metal, or clipped to
the cables.
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