For PS-2100MA 2/15/100A 6/12V | Schumacher 100 Amp, PS-1022MA, 15Amp

FOR: PS-2100MA 2/15/100A 6/12V

The meter indicates the amount of current measured in amperes that is being drawn from the charger by a battery. In the 15 Amp charge rate, a typical discharged battery may initially draw more than 15 Amp during the first few minutes of charge. As the bat- tery continues to charge, the current should gradually taper to within 6 to 8 Amp at full charge.

When the battery has reached ‘Full Charge’, the LED indicator will glow green. The red LED indicator will glow red if the clamps are incorrectly connected to the battery terminals.

When charging a 6 volt battery, the LED will light before the bat- tery is fully charged. Monitor the meter and stop charging when the meter indicates around 7–8 amps.

The START area of the meter is reserved to indicate when a high rate of current is being drawn from the charger. It is normal for the meter pointer to be in this area while cranking a vehicle.

DC AMPS

CHARGINGSTART

0	5	10	15	100
	FULL			CHECK
	CHARGE			BATTERY

When using the 2 Amp charge rate, the meter may indicate some activity but doesn’t have the resolution to accurately display the battery’s state of charge. For this reason, you should depend on the full charge light indicator.

F.	DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

1.Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after re- moving AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clamps to touch each other.

2.Attach clamps to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connections. This tends to keep clamps from slipping off terminals and helps to re- duce risk of sparking.

G.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING BATTERY IN VEHICLE

A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLO- SION. FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO REDUCE RISK OF SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

1.Position AC and DC cords in such a way as to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.

2.Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.

3.Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P,+) bat- tery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

4.Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected to the chassis). If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see No. 5. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see No. 6.

5.For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P,+) un- grounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy-gauge, unpainted metal part of the frame or engine block (see Figure 7).

6.For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy-gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

7.When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal, in that order.

8.See charge period for length of charge information.

Schumacher 100 Amp, PS-1022MA, 15Amp, 2Amp For PS-2100MA 2/15/100A 6/12V, DC Connection Precautions