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OWNER’S MANUAL
6/2 AMP
MANUAL
BATTERY
CHARGER
Model No.
200.71206
CAUTION:
Read and Follow All Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every
Use of this Product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
0000000508-1196
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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION SAFETY
PARTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ...................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................... 3 Before Using Your Battery Charger .......................................................... 5 Plugging it in ............................................................................................ 5 Using an extension cord ............................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of explosion, explosive gases, or injury while using your battery charger, follow the precautions listed below: • Read all instructions and cautions service or repair is required. Incorrect printed on the battery charger, battery, assembly may result in fire or electri- and vehicle or equipment using cal shock. battery. To reduce risk of electrical shock, Use charger only on lead-acid type unplug the charger from the outlet rechargeab
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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your own personal safety, please follow the following precautions: Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead- acid batteries. Be sure that someone is within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed while you work with or are near a lead-acid battery. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. If this happens, wash immediately with soap and water. Then get
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BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER It is important to prepare your charger for use. This section will tell you about your charger's electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging. PLUGGING IT IN DANGER: Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the center WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard screw of the outlet plate is grounded. Be sure that power cord fits properly The green colored grounding clip of the into outlet. If not, have a qualified adapter must be attac
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PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED cell caps while charging, and recom- It is important that you read and follow mended rates of charge. these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery. Make sure that you have a 12 volt Wear safety glasses. See additional lead-acid battery. "Personal Safety Precautions" on page 4. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or Be sure that the area around the around your eyes. battery is well ventilated whi
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When using the ENGINE START feature, the needle will swing into the Start (red) area of the scale while you are cranking the engine. The percent of charge scale is intended as a visual aid to help simplify reading the state of charge of the battery. The meter is scaled for use with the 10 amp charge rate only. For the 2 amp charge rate use the red triangle. The percent of charge is based on current drawn by the battery. For this reason accuracy will vary with the size and battery type. NEGATIVE
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(NEGATIVE) lead of the charger to the free Charging your battery end of the cable. Rock the clamp to make outside the vehicle: a solid connection. POSITIVE NEGATIVE IMPORTANT: Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while BATTERY making this final connection. CHARGER BATTERY + - 6. Select the rate of charge with the Select or Switch then plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to begin charging. POWER 24", 6 CORD GAUGE CABLE 7. The charger will not stop when th
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CALCULATING CHARGE TIME The Chart Method Marine, or deep-cycle batteries are Use the following table to more accu- usually rated in Reserve Capacity rately determine the time it will take to (RC). bring a battery to full charge. NR means that the charger setting is First, identify where your battery fits into NOT RECOMMENED. the chart. Small batteries — motorcycles, Find your battery’s rating on the chart garden tractors, etc. — are usually below and note the charge time given rated in Amp
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Calculating Charge Time (Continued) When you know the percent of charge and the AmpHour (AH) rating of your (A battery at 50 percent charge that battery, you can calculate the approx- will be charged to 100 percent imate time needed to bring your battery needs another 50 percent (.50). to a full charge. Multiply the Amp Hour rating by the To convert Reserve Capacity to Amp charge needed (.50) and divide by Hour (AH) Rating, divide Reserve the charger setting (2 or 6 amps). Capacity by 2, and
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years. 1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion. 2. Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger. 3. Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prev
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TROUBLESHOOTING Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a possible solution if a problem occurs. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS No ammeter reading. Check for poor connection at battery. Clamps not making good Make sure clamps and posts are clean. connection. Ammeter needle will indicate little activ- 2-amp charge rate. ity at the 2-amp charge rate. No AC power reaching charger. Check AC
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PARTS This section shows an illustration of your battery charger. Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are located, and what they look like. Replacement Parts List Sears 71206 Item Description Part Number 1 Cover 3799001402 2 Heatsink/Diode Assembly 2299000825 3 Base 3799001382 4 AC Power Cord 90026058 5 Transformer 93026433 6 Output Cable 3899000016 7 Circuit Breaker (12A) 3999000044 8 50A Clamp (1) 2299000248 Sleeving Red (2) required 0399000007 Sleeving Black (2) required 03990
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WIRING DIAGRAM 14 PARTS TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE OPERATION SAFETY
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NOTES 15 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATION SAFETY PARTS
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For information about troubleshooting Call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm CST Monday through Friday 1-800-SEARS-64 (1-800-732-7764) For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following information: Product Type: 6/2 AMP Manual Battery
