Maintenance Instructions; Moving And Storage Instructions - Schumacher ProSeries PSW-70300A Owner's Manual

The Chart Method
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
SMALL
BATTERIES
CARS/
TRUCKS
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
14.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

14.1 After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery
charger (see Sections 6, 7 and 8).
14.2 Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the terminals,
cords, and the charger case.
14.3 Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition,
including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
14.4 Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.
14.5 All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
15.

MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

15.1 Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity
until it is unplugged from the outlet.
15.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
15.3 Store the clips on the fiberglass clamp rod. Do not store them on the handle, clipped
together, on or around metal, or clipped to the cables.
15.4 if the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to
avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and charger. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or property damage.
Motorcycle, 6 - 12 AH
garden,
12 - 32 AH
tractor, etc.
200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC
315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC
550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190 RC
CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME
4 AMP
1 - 2 hrs
2 - 5 hrs
5½ - 7¼
hrs
7¼ - 9¼
hrs
9¼ -
17½ hrs
80 RC 8¾ hrs
140 RC 13½ hrs
160 RC 15 hrs
180 RC 16½ hrs
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20 AMP 40 AMP 70 Amp
NR NR
NR NR
1 - 1½
½ - ¾ hr
hrs
1½ - 2
¾ - 1 hr
hrs
2 - 3½
1 - 1¾
hrs hrs
1¾ hrs NR
2¾ hrs
NR
3 hrs
NR
3½ hrs
NR
NR
NR
20 - 30
min
30 - 40
min
40 min -
1 hr
NR
NR
NR
NR