Schumacher DSR145 6V/12V 125A ProSeries Battery Charger/Engine Starter

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DISPLAY BUTTON
Use this button to set the function of the digital display to one of the following:
Battery % – The digital display shows an estimated charge percentage of the battery connected to the
charger’s battery clamps.
Alternator % (12V only, when not charging) – The digital display shows an estimated output percentage
of the vehicle’s charging system connected to the charger’s battery clamps, compared to a properly
functioning system. The alternator percent range is from 0% to 100%. Readings below 0% (13.2 volts) will
read LO and readings above 100%
(14.6 volts) will read HI. If you get a HI or LO reading, have the electrical
system checked by a qualied technician.
Voltage – The Digital Display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps, in DC volts.
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the following:
CHARGE/MAINTAIN – For charging small and large batteries. Not recommended for industrial
applications.
BOOST – Increases the voltage and sends a quick burst of energy into the battery, to quickly bring
deeply discharged batteries back to life. NOTE: Boost mode, once begun, will stay energized until the
Start/Stop button is pressed.
ENGINE START – Provides additional amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run-down battery.
Always use in combination with a battery.
START/STOP BUTTON
Press to immediately begin charging your properly connected battery. If the button is not pressed,
charging should begin automatically in 30 seconds.
LED INDICATORS
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit: The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED lit: The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: The display and all other LEDs will be off when this LED is lit, to conserve energy.
CLAMPS REVERSED/BAD BATTERY (red) LED ashing: The connections are reversed.
CLAMPS REVERSED/BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit: The charger has detected a problem with the battery.
See Troubleshooting for more information.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to select the type of battery.
STANDARD – Used in cars, trucks and motorcycles, these batteries have vent caps and are often marked
“low maintenance” or “maintenance-free”. This type of battery is designed to deliver quick bursts of energy
(such as starting engines) and has a greater plate count. The plates are thinner and have somewhat
different material composition. Standard batteries should not be used for deep-cycle applications.
AGM – The Absorbed Glass Mat construction allows the electrolyte to be suspended in close proximity
with the plate’s active material. In theory, this enhances both the discharge and recharge efciency. The
AGM batteries are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses include
high-performance engine starting, power sports, deep-cycle, solar and storage batteries.
RECOVERY – This rate uses a unique recovery algorithm to recover a sulfated battery. The display will
show “REC” for the entire recovery/charge/maintain cycle until this option is deselected by the user. The
battery %, amperage and voltage will not be shown.
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