Automatic Shut-Off; Maintenance Instructions - Schumacher SC-600A Instruction Manual

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
11.1 OVERVIEW
To use this battery charger, first, connect the battery and AC power follow-
ing the precautions listed under sections 6 and 7. Then, select the appro-
priate BATTERY TYPE and BATTERY SIZE for your battery. This section
explains a few details.
GENERAL CHARGING NOTES: If the charger does not detect a properly
connected battery, the CONNECTED LED will not light. Charging will not
begin until the CONNECTED LED is on.
If the charge mode is changed after charging has started (by pressing the
BATTERY SIZE or BATTERY TYPE button) the charging process restarts.
11.2 AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF:
the charger is set to perform an automatic charge. When an automatic
charge is performed, the charger will switch into Maintain Mode after the
battery is charged.
11.3 ABORTED CHARGE:
will abort. When charging is aborted, the charger's output is shut off. The
CONNECTED LED will be lit and the display will read BAD BAT. In this
state, the charger ignores all buttons. To reset after an aborted charge,
disconnect the AC power cord.
11.4 COMPLETION OF CHARGING:
CHARGED LED. When lit, the charger will switch to the Maintain Mode of
operation.
11.5 MAINTAIN MODE
started Maintain Mode. The charger will monitor the battery voltage. When
the voltage drops to a predetermined level, the charger will re-initiate a
charge cycle at the 2A rate.
12.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

12.1 Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger
(see sections 6.6 and 6.7).
12.2 After use, use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil
from terminals, cords, and the charger case.
12.3 Servicing does not require opening unit, as there are no user-serviceable
parts.
When the 2A, 4A or 6A charge rate is selected,
If charging can't be completed normally, charging
Charge completion is indicated by the
: When the CHARGED LED is lit, the charger has
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