Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric XC75-CA Manual Del Usuario

RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the
following:
• 6<>2A CHARGING/MAINTAINING –
For charging small and large batteries.
Not recommended for industrial
applications.
• 20A or 30A BOOSTER – This setting
may be used for a quick boost, prior to
using the engine start setting. Do not use
this setting to charge your battery.
• 75A or 100A ENGINE STARTER –
Provides additional amps for cranking an
engine with a weak or run-down battery.
Always use in combination with a battery.
NOTE: Once the charger has started
charging the battery; if you press the Rate
Selection button once, the output current is
shut off and the display with show OFF and
then the battery voltage. If you press the
Rate Selection button again, the current will
go back on at the same setting it was when
it was turned off.
LED INDICATORS
REVERSED (red) LED flashing:
The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED
lit: The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED
flashing: The charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green)
LED pulsing: The battery is fully charged
and the charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See the Operating Instructions
section for a complete description of the
charger modes.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with
the charger connected to the AC outlet, or
it could result in damage to the charger.
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. Place the charger on a dry, non-
flammable surface.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
6. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to set the type of battery
to charge.
– Used in cars, trucks and
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motorcycles, these batteries have
vent caps and are often marked "low
maintenance" or "maintenance-free".
This type of battery is designed to
deliver quick bursts of energy (such as
starting engines) and has a greater plate
count. The plates are thinner and have
somewhat different material composition.
Regular batteries should not be used for
deep-cycle applications.
– The Absorbed Glass Mat
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construction allows the electrolyte to
be suspended in close proximity with
the plate's active material. In theory,
this enhances both the discharge and
recharge efficiency. The AGM batteries
are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve
regulated lead-acid) batteries. Popular
uses include high-performance engine
starting, power sports, deep-cycle, solar
and storage batteries.
– The electrolyte in a GEL cell has
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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.
7. Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8. Select the battery type and charge rate.
9. When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamps from the
vehicle's chassis, and then remove
the clamp from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
4. Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
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