Reading Meters; Fully Charged Battery - Schumacher PS-1022M Owner's Manual

MODEL PS-2100MA:
Two switches permit Battery Type and Charge Rate selection.
Switch #1 permits selection of either regular battery in automatic operation or Deep-
cycle battery in automatic operation. If you are not sure of your battery type, use the
regular battery setting.
Switch #2 (4 Charge Rate Modes)
Mode 1– Select 15 Amp, 6 Volt Manual Operation to charge medium and large size
wet-cell, lead-acid, 6 Volt batteries. Do not charge small batteries such as used in
motorcycles, lawn and garden equipment.
doing so may cause damage to your battery or result in other property damage or
personal injury.
Mode 2 – Select the 2 Amp automatic setting to charge small 12 Volt batteries
(31 Ah or less) or to warm larger lead-acid batteries.
Mode 3 – Select 15 Amp automatic for larger 12 Volt batteries for a faster charge.
Mode 4 – Select 100 Amp Engine Start to assist in engine cranking of 12 Volt systems.
for cranking automobiles or light trucks.
NOTE: Use only with battery in the vehicle. This will reduce the chance of damaging
sensitive electronic equipment in the vehicle.
BATTERY TYPE SELECTOR
CONVENTIONAL
AND LOW
MAINTENANCE
11.

READING METERS

PS-1022MA
0 2
0 2
0 2
Manual Operation. Monitor frequently while charging a battery. Not
DO NOT use on 6 Volt systems. Use the 100 Amp Engine Start position
(SWITCH #1)
MAINTENANCE-
FREE AND
DEEP-CYCLE
4 6 8 10 12
4 6 8 10 12
4 6 8 10 12
(SWITCH #2)
CHARGE RATE SELECTOR
15 A, 6 V 2 A
MANUAL 12 V AUTOMATIC
FULLY DISCHARGED BATTERY
Initial charge current to the battery is typically 10
Amp. The needle points toward the 25% mark.
APPROACHES FULL CHARGE
Charge current to the battery is typically 5 Amp.
The needle points toward the 100% mark.

FULLY CHARGED BATTERY

Charge current to the battery is 0 Amp, and the Full
Chargegreen LED glows. The needle points toward
the Full Charge LED. (Automatic Position)
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15 A 100 A, 12 V
ENGINE START