Maintenance And Care - Schumacher Electric SC1278 Owner's Manual

when the battery is fully charged.
6. When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and finally the positive clamp.
7. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
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 SC1278 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.

12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

BATTERY SIZE/RATING
200-315 CCA
315-550 CCA
550-1000 CCA 85-190 RC
6-12 Ah
12-32 Ah
40-60 RC
60-85 RC
80 RC
140 RC
160 RC
180 RC
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CHARGE TIME
(0.75A)
5-10 h
10-26.5 h
MAINTAIN ONLY
MAINTAIN ONLY
MAINTAIN ONLY
MAINTAIN ONLY
MAINTAIN ONLY
MAINTAIN ONLY
MAINTAIN ONLY