Schumacher SC-1000A - Manual (Page 12)

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Regular (Standard) • – This battery type is usually used in cars, trucks
and motorcycles. These batteries have vent caps and are often marked
“Low Maintenance” or “Maintenance-free”. This type of battery is de-
signed to deliver quick bursts of energy (such as starting engines) and
have a greater plate count. The plates will also be thinner and have
somewhat different material composition. Regular batteries should not be
used for deep cycle applications.
Deep-Cycle
• – Deep-cycle batteries are usually marked as “Deep-Cycle”
or “Marine”. Deep-cycle batteries are usually larger than the other types.
This type of battery has less instant energy but somewhat greater
long-term energy delivery than regular batteries. Deep cycle batteries
have thicker plates and can survive a number of discharge cycles.
AGM
• – The Absorbed Glass Matt 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. Actually, 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 battery.
GEL
• – The Gel Cell is similar to the AGM style because the electrolyte
is suspended, but different because technically the AGM battery is still
considered to be a wet cell. 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 the other styles of lead acid battery.
This is probably the most sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to
over-voltage charging. Gel Batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle
application and may last a bit longer in hot weather applications. If the
incorrect battery charger is used on a Gel Cell battery, poor performance
and premature failure is certain.
ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTIONS 10.
No assembly required.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11.
Overview 11.1
Connect the battery and AC power following the precautions listed in 1.
sections 6 and 7.
Select the appropriate battery type and charge rate for your battery.
2.
CHARGING 11.2
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, the CON-
NECTED (red) LED will not light until such a battery is detected. Charging
will not begin while the CONNECTED (red) LED is not on. When charging
begins, the CHARGING (yellow) LED will be lit.