Schumacher Manual Battery Charger SWI-1224 - Manual (Page 43)

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Attach the Handle 10.5 : If the charger came with a plastic grip, slide that onto the handle
until it is centered at the top. Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.
Align the handle so the screw holes are aligned with the screw holes on the upper back
corners of the charger. Attach the handle using the four Phillips head screws provided.
CONTROL PANEL 11.
Timer
Timer Setting • : The timer allows you to set a specified time for charging. After the
timer expires, the charger stops charging your battery. The main function of the
timer is to prevent over charging while allowing a battery time to obtain a satisfactory
charge. To properly set the timer, you must know the size of the battery in ampere
hours or reserve capacity in minutes and the state of charge. It is important that you
determine the appropriate state of charge of your battery as specified in section 12
and set the timer accordingly.
Hold
• : Use when you want to charge more than 2¼ hours. Be sure to monitor the
charging progress and stop it when the battery is charged. Not doing so may cause
damage to your battery or may cause other personal property damage or personal
injury.
Ammeter
The Ammeter indicates the amount of current, measured in amps, that is being drawn
by the battery. As a battery takes on a charge, it draws less current from the charger.
Correspondingly, the meter will show less current being drawn by the battery. When the
current stops decreasing, the battery is charged. The start area of the meter indicates a
high rate of current being drawn from the charger. When cranking an engine, the meter
needle will be at the extreme right side of the start area.
Charge Rate Selector Switch (Voltage/Amp Selector)
Use the Charge Rate selector switch to select the charge rate or engine starting setting
you require.
15A Slow and 30A and 60A Rapid Charge Rate • – Use for charging automotive,
marine and deep-cycle batteries.
200A / 300A Engine Start
• – Provides high amperage for cranking an engine with a
weak or run down battery. Always use in combination with a battery.