Schumacher SC-600A - Manual (Page 6)

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Battery Size/Charge Rate Button
Use this button to select the correct battery size/charge rate to one of the following:
• 2A Small Charge Rate – For small batteries, such as those commonly used in
garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles.
• 4A, 6A, 8A Medium Charge Rate – For automotive, marine and deep-cycle batteries.
Not intended for industrial applications.
• 10A, 12A, 15A Large Charge Rate – For automotive, marine and light truck batteries.
Not intended for industrial applications.
Battery Type Button
Use this button to set the type of battery to be charged.
• 6V
• 12V
• Regular (Standard)
• AGM
• GEL
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the
assembly instructions before it is used.
Charging
1. Make sure to place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface, such as wood
or concrete.
2. Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
3. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in Sections 6 and 7.
4. Connect the AC power, following the precautions listed in Section 8.
5. Select the appropriate settings for your battery.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. It will not supply current to
the battery clips until a battery is properly connected. Unlike traditional chargers, the
clips will not spark if touched together.
Battery Connection Indicator
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, the CONNECTED (red) LED
will not light. Charging will not begin if the CONNECTED (red) LED is not on.
Automatic Charging Mode
When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain mode
(see below) automatically after the battery is charged.
Aborted Charge
Models SC-600A and SC-1000A: If charging can not be completed normally, charging
will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off and the CONNECTED
(red) LED will blink. In that state, the charger ignores all buttons. To reset after an aborted
charge, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.
Aborted Charge
Models SC-1200A, SSC-1000A and SSC-1500A: If charging can not be completed
normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, all
of the LEDs are turned off and the digital display will show bad bat. In that state, the
charger ignores all buttons. To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from
the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.
Desulfation Mode
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it may become sulfated
and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated battery, the charger
will switch to a special mode of operation designed for such batteries. If successful,
normal charging will resume after the battery is desulfated. Desulfation could take up to
8 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort. See Aborted Charge section.