Operating Instructions; Charging The Battery; Battery Charging Times - Schumacher 101-11 Manual Del Usuario

GEL – 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.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Keep in mind: when charging a battery, the more a battery is discharged, the faster it absorbs charge
from the charger. In other words, it takes longer for the battery to absorb the last few percents of charge
than the first several percents.
WARNING: When the START button is pressed in either Boost mode, Charge/Maintain mode or Engine
Start mode, the clamps are energized and will spark if touched together. A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
Boost or Charge/Maintain Mode
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Set the switch to the OFF position.
4. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
6. With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the switch to the
Boost/Charge/Maintain position.
7. Select the Charge/Maintain rate and the battery type.
• If the voltage of the battery is under 12.7V, the unit will automatically switch to Boost mode when
the Start button is pressed. When the unit automatically switches to Boost mode, the Boost LED
will light. When the automatic Boost mode is completed, the unit will automatically switch to the
Charge/Maintain rate and complete the charge.
• If the unit doesn't automatically switch to Boost Mode when the Start button is pressed, you can
manually put the unit into the Boost mode. Press the Rate Selection button until the Boost LED
lights. If the battery is properly connected the Boosting/Charging LED will light solid and the
boosting process will start. Boost mode will remain energized until the Rate Selection button is
pressed or the main ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position. The unit will not automatically
switch to the Charge/Maintain rate to complete the charge.
8. Press the START button.
• If the unit automatically switches to the Boost, but the 6<>2A Charge/Maintain rate is preferred,
press the Rate Selection button (while still boosting) until the Charge/Maintain LED is illuminated.
9. To stop the charging process, press the STOP button, set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and
disconnect the charger from the AC outlet and battery, as explained in sections 6 and 7.

BATTERY CHARGING TIMES

BATTERY
APPLICATION
POWERSPORTS
AUTOMOTIVE
300 CCA
1000 CCA
MARINE
Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery.
CHARGING TIME (Hours)
SIZE
2A 6A 8A
6Ah 6 2 1.75
32Ah 15 5 4.5
12 4 3.5
30 10 8.5
50Ah 15 5 4.25
105Ah 33 11 9.5
10A
1.5
4
3
7
3.5
8
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