Schumacher SCI15 User Manual

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GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

7.1

This battery charger is for use on a nominal 230V, 50 Hz circuit. (See the warning

label on the charger for the correct input voltage.) The plug must be plugged into

an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes

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ungrounded system.

7.2

DANGER

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result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.

7.3

Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:

100 feet (30.5 meters) long or less – use a 16 gauge (1.31 mm

) extension cord.

Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long – use a 14 gauge (2.08 mm

) extension cord.

8. CONTROL

PANEL

1. Digital Display
2. Charge Rate Button
3. Battery Type/Mode

Button

NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for a complete description of the

charger modes.
Charge Rate Button

Use this button to set the maximum charge rate. Press the button until the desired

charge rate is selected.

– Charges and maintains small batteries. Maintains large batteries.
– Charges small batteries, such as those commonly used in garden tractors,

snowmobiles and motorcycles. Not for charging large batteries.

– Charges automotive, marine and light truck batteries.

NOTE: Once the charger has started charging the battery; if you press the Charge

Rate button once, the output current is shut off. If you press the Charge Rate button

again, the current will go back on at the same setting it was when it was turned off. For

example: The charger is charging a battery at the fast charge rate setting. If you press

the Charge Rate button, the output is turned off. If you press the Charge Rate button

again, the output will turn back on at the fast charge rate setting.
Battery Type/Mode Button

Set the type of battery to be charged, or Desulfation Mode:

(Calcium) – Calcium batteries are acid batteries impregnated with calcium.

(Absorbed Glass Mat/Gel) – AGM batteries have electrolyte absorbed in

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gelled electrolytes. These batteries are sealed with valves and should not be opened.

(Desulfation Mode) – A special mode of operation designed for sulfated batteries.