Charging The Internal Battery Of The Jump Starter - Schumacher Electric DSR116 Owner's Manual

5.

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER

IMPORTANT! CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 30 DAYS,
TO KEEP THE UNIT'S INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED AND PROLONG BATTERY LIFE.
To check the internal battery's charge status, make sure the rotary switch is in the OFF position, then press
the display button on the front of the jump starter. The digital display will show the battery's percent of
charge. A fully charged battery will read 100%. Charge the internal battery if the display shows it is under
100%. Complete charging may take up to 24 hours.
Grounding and AC Power Cord Connections
5.1
IMPORTANT: Only use the charger that was included with the jump starter to charge the internal battery of the
jump starter. Using a different charger could result in personal injury or property damage.
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120V circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the
receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
DANGER. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. An improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
• That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of the plug
on the charger.
• That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger,
as specified:
Length of cord (feet)
AWG* size of cord
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
Charging the Jump Starter with included Charger
5.2
1. Make sure the charger and jump starter are placed on a dry, nonflammable surface. To charge the jump
starter, plug the charger into the charging port on the front of the jump starter.
2. Confirm the AC outlet voltage matches the input voltage of the charger.
3. Connect the charger to the AC wall outlet and confirm that the green POWER LED on the charger turns on.
4. Check that the green Charging Status LED on the charger is pulsing slowly, to indicate that charge process
has started. To see the status of the charge, check the percentage shown on the jump starter display.
5. When the jump starter display shows 100 (%), the internal battery is fully charged and the jump starter
is ready to use. Complete charging may take up to 24 hours.
NOTE: The green Charging Status LED will remain pulsing after the display shows 100%, as the charger
automatically goes into Maintain mode and maintains the battery at full charge without damaging it.
6. After the charge is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC outlet, then disconnect the charger
from jump starter.
Charger Modes
5.3
Automatic charging mode
When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to maintain mode 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. The Bad Battery (red) LED will light. Do not continue attempting to charge the battery.
Check the battery and replace, if necessary.
Desulfation Mode
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort. The red Bad Battery LED will
light and the yellow/orange Charging Status LED will flash.
Completion of Charge
When the internal battery is fully charged, the jump starter's display will show "100".
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