Schumacher Electric SC1299 Owner's Manual page 9

5. Connect the charger to a live grounded 120V AC outlet. The green LED will pulse.
6. The LED will change to solid green to indicate charging; the LED will turn off
when the battery is fully charged.
7. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and finally the positive clamp.
8. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
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.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
When the green LED turns off, the charger has switched to the maintain mode of
operation.
MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
When the green LED turns off, the charger has started maintain mode. In this mode, the
charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a small current when necessary.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SC1299 maintains 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge.
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.
200-315 CCA
315-550 CCA
550-1000 CCA 85-190 RC
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CHARGE TIME
6-12 Ah
12-32 Ah
40-60 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
60-85 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
MAINTAIN ONLY
80 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
140 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
160 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
180 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
(0.8A)
5-10 h
10-26.5 h