Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric SE-40MAP Owner's Manual

any apparent battery filler caps. If, however, the battery manufacturer/distributor
recommends periodic checking of the electrolyte level and provides access to the
battery for water additions, the battery is probably a conventional/low maintenance type.
Charge Rate Selector Switch (Voltage/Amp Selector)
Use this switch to set the maximum charge rate to one of the following.
• 2A Slow Charge Rate
commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles. The 2A rate can
be used to warm or trickle charge larger batteries.
6A, 10A, 12A, 15A Fast and 30A Rapid Charge Rate
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automotive, marine and deep-cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.
• Engine Start
down battery. Always use in combination with a battery.
Voltage Selector Switch
Use this switch to set the charger to charge a 6 volt, 12 volt or 24 volt battery.
NOTE: These chargers are not recommended for 8 or 16 volt systems.
LED Indicators
• Full Charge
the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of operation
(Automatic chargers only).
Power On
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battery charger.
• Check Battery
battery. Check the DC connections for an improper connection; otherwise the battery
may be bad.
11.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

assembly instructions before it is used.
Overview
1. Connect the battery following the precautions listed in Sections 6 and 7.
2. Select the appropriate settings for your battery.
3. Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in Section 8.
Automatic Charging
If the charger has an Automatic Charge Mode, it can perform an automatic charge.
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.
Manual Charging
If the charger does not have an Automatic Charge Mode, you will be charging in Manual
Mode. A manual 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.
Completion of Charge (Automatic Chargers Only)
When the FULL CHARGE (green) LED is lit, the charger has stopped charging and
switched to the Maintain Mode of operation. If the 12V DEEP CYCLE battery type was
selected, the CHARGED (green) LED comes on when the battery is charged enough for
normal use.
Maintain Mode (Automatic Chargers Only)
When the FULL CHARGE (green) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain Mode.
– Intended for charging small batteries such as those
– Provides additional amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run
– When lit, this LED indicates that the battery is fully charged and
– When lit, this LED indicates that there is AC power supplied to the
– When lit, this LED indicates there is something wrong with the
This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the
7
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– Use for charging