Schumacher Automatic SWI-1555A - Manual (Page 39)

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CONTROL PANEL 10.
Function Switch 1.
Display Mode Button 2.
Timer Control 3.
Digital Display 4.
Charge Rate Button 5.
LED Indicators 6.
Auto Start Button 7.
1 2
3
4
5 6
7
Function Switch
Use this switch to select between the different Charge Rates and the Engine Start Mode.
OFF • (O) Position: When the switch is in this position (middle), the charger is turned off.
2A • /20A Position: When the switch is in this position (down), the Charge
Rate button can be set to the 2 amp setting or the 20 amp setting. This position can
also be used for testing the battery and alternator.
55A
• /150A Position: When the switch is in this position (up), the Charge
Rate button can be set to the 55 amp charge rate or the 150 amp engine start setting.
Charge Rate Button
Use the Charge Rate button to select the charge rate or engine starting setting you require.
2A Slow • Charge Rate
20A Fast • and 55A Rapid Charge Rate
150A Engine Start •
Timer
Timer Setting • : The timer allows you to set a specified time for charging. After the
timer expires, the charger stops charging your battery. To properly set the timer, you
must know the size of the battery in ampere hours or reserve capacity in minutes and
the state of charge. It is important that you determine the appropriate state of charge
of your battery as specified in section 12 and set the timer accordingly.
To Set the Timer:
Press the Timer Control button 1. until the LED next to the desired time is lit.
After a brief moment, the charger will automatically start charging at whatever rate 2.
the Function Switch and Charge Rate button are set to.
To turn the timer off, press the Timer Control button
3. until the LED next to the
OFF symbol (O) is lit.
NOTE: When the battery is fully charged, the charger and timer will not automatically
turn off. It is important to monitor the charge level. Not doing so may cause damage to
the battery or may cause other personal property damage or personal injury.