Schumacher SEM-1562A - Manual (Page 15)

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Maintain Mode
When the CHARGED (green) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain
Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a
small current when necessary. If the battery voltage drops below a preset level,
the charger will go back into Charge Mode until the battery voltage returns to the
full charge level, at which point the charger will return to Maintain Mode.
NOTE: The charger automatically switches between Charge Mode and Maintain
Mode as necessary. The CHARGED
(green) LED may 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
(green) LED will stay on for longer periods of time as the battery becomes
more fully charged.
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 13.
Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring
a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the chart.
Find your battery’s rating on the chart below, and note the charge time given. The
times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior to recharging. Add more
time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING CHARGING TIME
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 AH 2 ½ - 4 hrs
12 - 32 AH 5 - 13 ½ hrs
CARS/
TRUCKS
200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 15 - 19 ¼ hrs
315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 19 ¼ - 24 ½ hrs
550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190 RC 24 ½ - 46 ¼ hrs
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE 80 RC 23 ½ hrs
140 RC 36 ¼ hrs
160 RC 40 hrs
180 RC 44 ¼ hrs