Schumacher Proseries Automatic PS-1022M - Manual (Page 7)

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MODEL PS-2100MA:
Two switches permit Battery Type and Charge Rate selection.
Switch #1 permits selection of either regular battery in automatic operation or Deep-
cycle battery in automatic operation. If you are not sure of your battery type, use the
regular battery setting.
Switch #2 (4 Charge Rate Modes)
Mode 1– Select 15 Amp, 6 Volt Manual Operation to charge medium and large size
wet-cell, lead-acid, 6 Volt batteries. Do not charge small batteries such as used in
motorcycles, lawn and garden equipment.
Manual Operation. Monitor frequently while charging a battery. Not
doing so may cause damage to your battery or result in other property damage or
personal injury.
Mode 2 – Select the 2 Amp automatic setting to charge small 12 Volt batteries
(31 Ah or less) or to warm larger lead-acid batteries.
Mode 3 – Select 15 Amp automatic for larger 12 Volt batteries for a faster charge.
Mode 4 – Select 100 Amp Engine Start to assist in engine cranking of 12 Volt systems.
DO NOT use on 6 Volt systems. Use the 100 Amp Engine Start position
for cranking automobiles or light trucks.
NOTE: Use only with battery in the vehicle. This will reduce the chance of damaging
sensitive electronic equipment in the vehicle.
CONVENTIONAL
AND LOW
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE-
FREE AND
DEEP-CYCLE
(SWITCH #2)
CHARGE RATE SELECTOR BATTERY TYPE SELECTOR
(SWITCH #1)
15 A 2 A 15 A, 6 V
MANUAL 100 A, 12 V
ENGINE START
12 V AUTOMATIC
11. READING METERS
PS-1022MA
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
FULLY DISCHARGED BATTERY
Initial charge current to the battery is typically 10
Amp. The needle points toward the 25% mark.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
APPROACHES FULL CHARGE
Charge current to the battery is typically 5 Amp.
The needle points toward the 100% mark.
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
Charge current to the battery is 0 Amp, and the Full
Chargegreen LED glows. The needle points toward
the Full Charge LED. (Automatic Position)