Battery Condition; Calculating Charge Time - Schumacher Electric SC-8010A Manual Del Usuario

Using the Battery Voltage Tester
1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery
following the instructions given in sections 6 and 7.
2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet, following the instructions given in
section 8.
3. If necessary, press the BATTERY TYPE button until the correct type is indicated.
4. Read the voltage on the digital display or press the Display Mode button to set the
tester to BATTERY % to read the voltage as a percent of charge. Compare the
voltage reading to the chart below.
12 Volt Battery Reading
Tester and Charger: When first turned on, the unit operates only as a tester, not as
a charger. To continue to use it only as a tester, avoid pressing the BATTERY SIZE
button. Selecting a charge rate activates the battery charger and deactivates the tester.
Pressing the BATTERY SIZE button when the ENGINE START LED is lit (except during
the 180 second cool down) will shut off the charger and activate the tester.
Testing After Charging: After the unit has been changed from tester to charger (by
selecting a charge rate), it remains a charger. To change the battery charger back to a
tester, press the Battery Size switch until all battery size LED's are off.
Tester Status LED's: When the unit is operating as a battery tester, the status LED's
light under the following conditions:
• The CHARGED LED will light if a charged battery is tested.
• The CHARGING LED does not light in the Battery Test Mode.
• The CONNECTED LED will light if a properly connected battery is detected.
Using the Alternator Performance Tester
1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery
following the instructions given in sections 6 and 7.
2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet, following the instructions given in
section 8.
3.
Start the vehicle and turn on the vehicle's headlights. Read the voltage on the digital
display or press the DISPLAY MODE button to set the tester to ALTERNATOR % to
read the voltage as a percent of charge. Compare the voltage reading to the chart
below.
12 Volt Alternator Reading
14.6 or More
13.5 to 14.5
Less than 13.4
Alternator Testing Note: The DISPLAY MODE cannot be set to ALTERNATOR %
during charging.
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.
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps
RC = Reserve Capacity
Ah = Amp Hour
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
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12.8 or More
12.2 to 12.7
Less than 12.2
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Battery Condition

Charged
Needs Charging
Discharged
Alternator Condition
Have it checked
Working
Have it checked