Schumacher PSC-15A-OB Automobile Battery Charger User Manual


 
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The POWER ON (green) LED will light when the AC cord is properly 2.
connected. When the battery is charged the CHARGED (red) LED will
light
The charger then automatically switches between charge mode and maintain
mode as necessary. The CHARGED (red) LED will cycle on when the battery
is at full charge and off when the voltage drops below a preset level and the
charger goes into charge mode. This cycle will continue, and the CHARGED
(red) LED will stay on for longer periods of time as the battery becomes more
fully charged.
Charging Tips
Read this entire manual before using your battery charger. The following tips
serveonlyasaguideforspecicsituations.
Your charger has been designed NOT to spark if the ring terminals on the •
leads accidentally touch one another, or if the leads are connected in
reverse.
The battery must measure at least 1 volt to start the charging of the battery. •
The POWER ON (green) LED will be on even if the charging is not taking
place. You can verify charging by measuring the battery voltage and noting
an increase in volts.
This charger is ideally suited for maintaining the battery charge level for the •
following applications:
Storage of a battery during non-seasonal use.
For vehicles seldom used or placed in storage.
For improved battery performance during cold weather.
For large automotive or marine batteries which are deeply discharged, it is •
recommendedtorechargeitrstwithalargercharger(suchasa10amp)
then use the PSC-15A-OB to maintain the charge level of the battery.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS11.
Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger 11.1
(see sections 6.7 and 7.6).
After use, unplug charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and 11.2
other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case.
Servicing does not require opening unit, as there are no user-serviceable 11.3
parts.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS12.
Store charger unplugged. Cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged 12.1
from outlet.
Store inside, in a dry, cool place.12.2
Do not store ring terminals on or around metal or clipped together.12.3