Circuit Breaker; Battery Types - Schumacher 520A-PE Owner's Manual

E.
METER FOR 612A-PE
D C AMPS
CHARGED CHARGING
2 4 6 8
CHARGE COMPLETE
FULLY DISCHARGED BATTERY
Initial charge current to the battery is
typically 10 Amps.
METER FOR 5216A-PE AND 520A-PE
FULL CHARGE
POWER ON
FULLY DISCHARGED BATTERY
Initial charge current to the battery is
typically 10 Amps. The needle points
towards the 25% mark.
F.
This battery charger is equipped with a self-resetting circuit
breaker. This device protects the charger from temporary over-
loads. In the event of an overload, the circuit breaker will trip
open and after a short cooling off period will reset automatically.
This process is known as cycling and can be recognized by an
audible clicking sound.
G.
Three basic types of lead-acid batteries can be given a charge with this charger: (1) Conventional and Low Maintenance, (2) Mainte-
nance Free, (3) Deep Cycle / Marine.
Conventional and Low Maintenance Batteries. These are the
antimony/lead batteries. Conventional/Low Maintenance batter-
ies require periodic addition of water to the acid solution (elec-
trolyte). Additional water may be added by removing the filler
caps located on the top of the battery.
IMPORTANT: When antimony is known to be one of the mate-
rials used in the battery's construction, that battery is a Low
Maintenance/Conventional type.
CAUTION: Some Low Maintenance batteries have a relatively
smooth top without any apparent battery filler caps. If, however,
the battery manufacturer/distributor recommends periodic check-
H. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING BATTERY OUT OF THE VEHICLE
When charging battery out of the vehicle, take care to determine the battery type. To reduce risk of a spark near battery, follow these
steps when battery is outside vehicle. WARNING: A spark near battery may cause battery explosion. WARNING: When removing battery
from vehicle or boat, disconnect grounded pole first. When disconnecting, make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause an arc.
(NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. (To charge on board requires special equipment designed for
marine use.) WARNING: When reinstalling battery, attach the ground post first.
READING AMMETER:
CHARGED
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2
APPROACHING FULL CHARGE
Charge current to the battery is
START
FULL CHARGE
APPROACHING FULL CHARGE
Charge current to the battery is
typically 5 Amps. The needle points
towards the 100% mark.

CIRCUIT BREAKER

BATTERY TYPES

D C AMPS
CHARGING
4 6 8 10 12
CHARGE COMPLETE
typically 5 Amps.
START
POWER ON
NOTE: Clicking sound is normal. Wait until charger automati-
cally resets itself.
CAUTION: Persistent clicking (more than 30 minutes) may in-
dicate reverse connection or shorted battery cells. (See
TROUBLESHOOTING).
ing of electrolyte level and provides access to the battery for
water additions, the battery is probably a Low Maintenance/
Conventional type.
Maintenance Free Batteries. These are calcium/lead batteries
and normally do not require water additions. Therefore, filler
caps have been removed from the battery surface. These bat-
teries will have a smooth or sealed appearance.
Deep Cycle Batteries. These heavy duty batteries are used in
boats, construction equipment, sump pumps, etc. They are nor-
mally marked DEEP CYCLE on the outside of the case.
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D C AMPS
CHARGED CHARGING
2 4 6 8 10
CHARGE COMPLETE
FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
Charge current to the battery is 0
Amps. And, the Full Charge green
LED glows.
START
FULL CHARGE
POWER ON
FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
Charge current to the battery is
0 Amps. And, the Full Charge green
LED glows. The needle points
towards the Full Charge LED.
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