Schumacher Electric XC6-CA Owner's Manual page 5

(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect
the charger's NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp
to the vehicle chassis or engine block,
away from the battery.
7. For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the
charger's NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. Next,
connect the charger's POSITIVE (RED)
clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine
block away from the battery. NEVER
connect any clamps to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts.
8. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
9. Select the battery type.
(For Model XC10-CA only).
10. When charging is complete, disconnect
the charger from the AC power, remove
the clamps from the vehicle's chassis,
and then remove the clamp from the
battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF
THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG)
insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper
cable) (not provided).
4. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to
the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post.
5. Position yourself and the "negative post
extension" cable as far away from the
battery as possible, and connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the cable's
free end.
6. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
7. Select the battery type.
(For Model XC10-CA only).
8. When charging is complete, disconnect
the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and finally
the positive clamp.
9. A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with an
auto-start feature. Current will not be
supplied to the battery clamps until a battery
is properly connected. The clamps will not
spark if touched together.
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
If charging cannot be completed normally,
charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger's output is shut off and the
CHARGING
reset after an aborted charge, unplug the
charger from the AC outlet, wait a few
moments and plug it back in.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours. If
desulfation fails, charging will abort and the
CHARGING
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
CHARGED/MAINTAINING
When pulsing, the charger has switched to
the maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT-MODE
MONITORING)
When the CHARGED/MAINTAINING
(green) LED is pulsing, the charger has
started maintain mode. In this mode, the
charger keeps the battery fully charged by
delivering a small current when necessary.
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.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The XC6-CA and XC10-CA maintain both 6
and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full
charge. They can charge and maintain both
small and large batteries.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology
allows you to safely charge and maintain a
healthy battery for extended periods of time.
However, problems with the battery,
electrical problems in the vehicle, improper
connections or other unanticipated
conditions could cause excessive current
draws. As such, occasionally monitoring
your battery and the charging process is
recommended.
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(yellow) LED will flash. To
(yellow) LED will flash.
(green) LED.