Schumacher SE-70MA - Manual (Page 14)

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CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 12.
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.
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
Find your battery’s rating on the chart below and note the charge time given for
each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior
to recharging. Add more time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME
2 AMP 6 AMP 10 AMP 12 AMP 15 AMP 30 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden,
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 AH 2 - 4 hrs 45 min -
1 ¼ hrs
NR NR NR NR
12 - 32 AH 4 - 10
hrs
1¼ – 3½
hrs
NR NR NR NR
CARS/TRUCKS 200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 11 ¼
- 14 ½
hrs
3¾ – 4¾
hrs
2¼ – 3
hrs
2 – 2½
hrs
1½ – 2
hrs
45 min –
1 hr
315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 14 ½
- 18 ¼
hrs
4¾ – 6
hrs
3 – 3¾
hrs
2½ – 3
hrs
2 – 2½
hrs
1 – 1¼
hrs
550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190 RC 18 ¼
- 34 ¾
hrs
6 – 11½
hrs
3¾ – 7
hrs
3 – 5¾
hrs
2½ –
4¾ hrs
1¼ – 2½
hrs
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE 80 RC 17½ hrs 6 hrs 3½ hrs 3 hrs 2½ hrs 1¼ hrs
140 RC 27 hrs 9 hrs 5½ hrs 4½ hrs 3½ hrs 1¾ hrs
160 RC 30 hrs 10 hrs 6 hrs 5 hrs 4 hrs 2 hrs
180 RC 33 hrs 11 hrs 6¾ hrs 5½ hrs 4½ hrs 2¼ hrs
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 13.
After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the 13.1
battery charger (see Sections 6, 7 and 8).
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the
13.2
terminals, cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
13.3
condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable
13.4
parts.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 14.
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct 14.1
electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine
14.2
Charger).
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or
14.3
clipped to cables.