Schumacher SC-600A owner manual Agm Gel

10.control panel

Digital Display

The Digital Display gives a digital indication of % of charge or voltage, depending on the Display Mode chosen.

Display Mode Button

Use this button to set the function of the Digital Display to one of the following:

•Battery % – The Digital Display shows an estimated charge percent of the battery connected to the charger battery clamps.

•Voltage – The Digital Display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps in DC volts.

Battery Size/Charge Rate Button

Use this button to select the correct battery size/charge rate to one of the following:

•Small Charge Rate – Intended for charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles.

•Medium Charge Rate – Use for charging automotive, marine and deep-cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.

•Large Charge Rate – Use for charging automotive, marine and light truck batteries.

Not intended for industrial applications.

Battery Type Button

Use this button to set the type of battery to be charged.

•6V

•12V

•Regular (Standard)

•AGM

•GEL

11.operating instructions

This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.

Charging

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

2.Connect the battery following the precautions listed in Sections 6 and 7.

3.Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in Section 8.

4.Select the appropriate settings for your battery.

NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. It will not supply current to the battery clips until a battery is properly connected. Unlike traditional chargers, the clips will not spark if touched together.

Battery Connection Indicator

If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, the CONNECTED (red) LED will not light. Charging will not begin if the CONNECTED (red) LED is not on.

Automatic Charging Mode

When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain mode (see below) automatically after the battery is charged.

Aborted Charge

Models SC-600A and SC-1000A:If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off and the CONNECTED (red) LED will blink. In that state, the charger ignores all buttons. To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.

Aborted Charge

Models SC-1200A, SSC-1000A and SSC-1500A: If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, all of the LEDs are turned off and the digital display will show bad bat. In that state, the charger ignores all buttons. To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.

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