Schumacher SE-5212MA Calculating Charge Time, Maintenance Instructions, Storage Instructions

12.CALCULATING CHARGE TIME

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	Motorcycle,	6 - 12 AH	2 - 4 hrs	45 min -	NR	NR	NR	NR
BATTERIES	garden,			1 ¼ hrs
	tractor, etc.
		12 - 32 AH	4 - 10	1¼ – 3½	NR	NR	NR	NR
			hrs	hrs
CARS/TRUCKS	200 - 315 CCA	40 - 60 RC	11 ¼	3¾ – 4¾	2¼ – 3	2 – 2½	1½ – 2	45 min –
			- 14 ½	hrs	hrs	hrs	hrs	1 hr
			hrs
	315 - 550 CCA	60 - 85 RC	14 ½	4¾ – 6	3 – 3¾	2½ – 3	2 – 2½	1 – 1¼
			- 18 ¼	hrs	hrs	hrs	hrs	hrs
			hrs
	550 - 1000 CCA	80 - 190 RC	18 ¼	6 – 11½	3¾ – 7	3 – 5¾	2½ –	1¼ – 2½
			- 34 ¾	hrs	hrs	hrs	4¾ hrs	hrs
			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

13.MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

13.1After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger (see Sections 6, 7 and 8).

13.2Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the charger case.

13.3Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.

13.4Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.

14.STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

14.1Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.

14.2Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine Charger).

14.3Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables.

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