Schumacher SP6 Owner's Manual page 9

4. Plug the charger power cord into a grounded 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
5. If the vehicle's ignition key has to be on in order for the accessory outlet to
supply/receive power, turn the key, without starting the engine.
6. Select the battery type.
7. When charging is complete, disconnect the AC cord from the outlet, and then
remove the 12V accessory plug from the 12V outlet.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps RC = Reserve Capacity Ah = Amp Hour
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
SMALL BATTERIES
Motorcycle, garden tractor, etc.
CARS AND
TRUCKS
MARINE/DEEP-CYCLE
Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on
age and condition of battery.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain
mode automatically after the battery is charged.
BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, charging will not
start and the digital display will show one of two messages. If the display shows
CONNECT CLAMPS, make sure the charger is connected to the battery and the
connection points are clean and making a good connection. If the display shows
WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, reverse
the connections at the battery, and then plug the charger back in.
CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
Charge completion is indicated by the GREEN LED pulsing and the digital display
showing FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING. This means that the charger has
stopped charging and has switched to the Maintain Mode of operation. NOTE: If the
charger has to provide its maximum maintain current for a continuous 12 hour period, it
will go into Abort Mode (see Aborted Charge section). This is usually caused by a drain
on the battery, or the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery.
If there are, remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.
200-315 CCA
315-550 CCA
550-1000 CCA
6-12 Ah
12-32 Ah
40-60 RC
60-85 RC
85-190 RC
80 RC
140 RC
160 RC
180 RC
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CHARGE TIME (6A)
¾-1¼ h
1¼-3¼ h
3¼-4¾ h
4¾-6 h
6-11½ h
6 h
9 h
10 h
11 h