Schumacher PSC-2030T - Manual (Page 8)

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Hold – This position defeats the timer
function, allowing for continuous
operation. Be sure to monitor the charging
progress and stop when the battery is
charged. The hold position will overcharge
a battery if it is not monitored. This will
damage your battery and may cause
property damage or personal injury.
AMMETER
The Ammeter indicates the amount of
current, measured in amps, that is being
drawn by the battery. As a battery takes
on a charge, it draws less current from
the charger. Correspondingly, the meter
will show less current being drawn by the
battery. When the current stops decreasing,
the battery is charged. The start area of the
meter indicates a high rate of current being
drawn from the charger. When cranking
an engine, the meter needle will be at the
extreme right side of the start area.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A spark near battery may
cause an explosion.
CHARGING A BATTERY
IN THE VEHICLE
1. Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.
2. Keep the hood open.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Set the volt/amp selector switch and
the timer to the OFF position.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts that can cause injury.
6. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8. Select the desired charge rate.
9. Set the timer to the charge time.
MONITOR THE CHARGER AND
THE BATTERY.
10. When disconnecting the charger, set
the volt/amp selector switch and the
timer to the OFF position, disconnect
the charger from the AC power,
remove the clamp from the vehicle
chassis, and then remove the clamp
from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Set the volt/amp selector switch and
the timer to the OFF position.
4. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5. Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
6. Select the desired charge rate.
7. Set the timer to the charge time.
MONITOR THE CHARGER AND
THE BATTERY.
8. When disconnecting the charger, set
the volt/amp selector switch and the
timer to the OFF position, disconnect
the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and
finally the positive clamp.
9. A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
MANUAL CHARGING MODE
When manual mode is performed, the
charger will continue to charge and will not
shut off. Monitor the charging process and
stop when the battery is fully charged. Not
doing so may damage your battery and
result in property damage or personal injury.
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow
all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage to the
vehicle’s electrical system.
NOTE: If you have charged the battery
and it still will not start your car, do not
use the Engine Start feature, or it could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
Have the battery checked.
1. Set the volt/amp selector switch and
the timer to the OFF position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery, following the instructions given
in the CHARGING A BATTERY IN
THE VEHICLE section.
3. Plug the charger’s AC power cord into
the AC outlet, and then move the timer
switch from OFF to the HOLD position.
4. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the
vehicle, set the volt/amp selector
switch to the engine start position.