Operating Instructions - Schumacher SI-82-6MA Owner's Manual

Voltage Selector Switch (model SI-70MA only)
Use this switch to set the charger to charge a 12 volt or 24 volt battery.
NOTE: These chargers are not recommended for 8 or 16 volt systems.
LED Indicators
• Full Charge
and the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of
operation (Automatic charge only).
• Power On
to the battery charger.
11.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
The charger does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off commands
are controlled by plugging the charger into an AC electrical wall outlet only
after the battery connections have been made. See the warning label on the
charger for the correct input voltage.
This charger can be used with the following batteries:
Model
SI-82-6MA
SI-70MA
SI-1275A
Charging
1. Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
2. Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
3. Select the appropriate settings for your battery.
4. Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8. Make
sure to place the charger on a dry, nonflammable surface like metal or
concrete.
5. To disconnect, reverse the procedure.
Manual Charging (models SI-82-6MA and SI-70MA)
When a Manual Charge is performed, the charger will continue to charge and
will not shut off. You must keep a visual check on the ammeter to determine
when the battery is charged. Be sure to monitor the charging process and stop
it when the battery is charged. Not doing so may cause damage to your battery
or result in other property damage or personal injury.
Automatic Charging Mode
When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the Maintain
Mode (see below) automatically after the battery is charged. For a battery with
a starting voltage under 1 volt, use the Manual Mode first to pre-charge the
battery for five minutes, to get additional voltage into the battery for the charger
to analyze.
– When lit, this LED indicates that the battery is fully charged
– When lit, this LED indicates that there is AC power supplied
This battery charger must be properly assembled in
BATTERY INFORMATION
Type
Lead Acid (Pb)
Lead Acid (Pb)
Lead Acid (Pb)
Number of Cells
6
6 or 12
6
41
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Rated Capacity
20 Ah to 100 Ah
20 Ah to 150 Ah
20 Ah to 150 Ah