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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
®
BATTERY ChARGER
50/15/2 Amp,
6/12 volt,
Manual
250 Amp
ENGINE STARTER
Model No.
200.71240
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
Before Every Use of this Product.
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
00-99-000853/0808
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TABLE Of CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1. IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2 3. PREPARING TO ChARGE 2 4. ChARGER LOCATION 3 5. dC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 3 6. whEN BATTERY IS INSTALLEd IN vEhICLE 3 7. whEN BATTERY IS OUTSIdE Of vEhICLE 4 8. BATTERY ChARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 5 9. PARTS 7 10. PROdUCT fEATURES 8 11. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8 12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 13. CALCULATING ChARGE TIME 12 14. USING ThE ENGINE START fEATURE 14 15. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTI
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IMPORTANT: REAd ANd SAvE ThIS SAfETY ANd INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1. IMPORTANT SAf ETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The DieHard model 71240 Manual Bat- tery Charger, offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instruc- tions and precautions carefully as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. 1.2 WARNING: This
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wARNING – RISk Of EXPLOSIvE GASES. wORkING IN ThE vICINITY Of A LEAd-ACId BATTERY IS dANGER - OUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIvE GASES dURING NOR - MAL BATTERY OPERATION. fOR ThIS REASON, IT IS Of UTMOST IMPORTANCE ThAT YOU fOLLOw ThE INSTRUCTIONS EACh TIME YOU USE ThE ChARGER. TO REdUCE ThE RISk Of BATTERY EXPLOSION, fOLLOw ThESE INSTRUCTIONS ANd ThOSE PUBLIShEd BY ThE BATTERY MANU - f ACTURER ANd ThE MANUf ACTURER Of ANY EQUIPMENT YOU INTENd TO USE IN ThE vICINITY Of ThE BATTERY. REvIEw ThE
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3. PREPARING TO ChARGE 3.1 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al- ways remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. 3.2 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged. 3.3 Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes. 3.4 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery
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6. f OLLOw T hESE STEPS wh EN BATTERY IS INSTALLEd IN v E- hICLE A SPARk NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REdUCE RISk Of A SPARk NEAR BATTERY: NEGATIvE GROUNdEd SYSTEM 6.1 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door, or moving engine parts. 6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury. 6.3 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGA
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7. f OLLOw T hESE STEPS wh EN BATTERY IS OUTSIdE vEhICLE. A SPARk NEAR ThE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REdUCE RISk O f A SPAR k NEAR BATTERY: 7.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post. 7.2 Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. 7.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post
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8. BATTERY ChARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 8.1 for all grounded cord-connected battery chargers: • GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS – The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. • dANGER – Never alter the AC cord or p
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8.3 Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery chargers: AC input rating, AWG size of cord a Length of cord, feet (m) amperes But less 25 50 100 150 At least than (7.6) (15.2) (30.5) (45.6) 0 2 18 18 18 16 2 3 18 18 16 14 3 4 18 18 16 14 4 5 18 18 14 12 5 6 18 16 14 12 6 8 18 16 12 10 8 10 18 14 12 10 10 12 16 14 10 8 12 14 16 12 10 8 14 16 16 12 10 8 16 18 14 12 8 8 18 20 14 12 8 6 a If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding
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9. PROdUCT f EATURES 2 4 1 3 1. volt Selector Switch 2. Ammeter 3. Clamps 4. Timer In case of charger malfunction, dO NOT attempt to repair charger yourself. To arrange for charger repair, or information about custom- er replaceable parts, call 1-800-SEARS-65 (1-800-732-7764). 10. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these instructions for assembly: PARTS TOOLS NEEdEd Two, 10-32, thread cutting screws 3/8” wrench (for mounting foot) Fo
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10.2 Hold axle upright on floor or work surface. Then, using a hammer, tap one of the plastic axle caps onto the top end of the axle. Be sure to tap the axle cap on straight. Slide both wheels onto the axle with the axle caps facing each other. • 9 •
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10.3 Place the charger on its side. Place one end of each bracket into slot, then place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two, 10-32 screws provided. 10.4 To Attach Handle: Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels. Remove the two top screws from each side of the charger. Align the handle so the screw holes are aligned with the screw holes on each side of the wheel charger. Attach the handle using the same screws. \ • 10 •
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11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11.1 Follow steps in section 6 or 7 for hookup and disconnect instructions, and precautions. SETTING ThE CONTROLS All controls for your charger are located on the front of the unit. Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery. 11.2 TIMER: The main function of the timer is to prevent over charging while al- lowing the battery time to obtain a satisfactory charge. To properly set the timer, you must know the size of the battery i
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12. CALCULATING ChARGE TIME 12.1 The Chart Method 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. • Small batteries — motorcycles, garden tractors, etc. — are usually rated in Ampere Hours (Ah). For example: 6 to 12 AH, or 12 to 32 AH. • Batteries in cars and smaller trucks are usually rated in Reserve Capacity (RC), Cold-Cranking Amps (CCA), or both. • Marine or deep-cycle b
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12.2 The hydrometer or Electronic Method To find the time needed to fully charge your battery, determine the bat- tery’s charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent-of-Charge Tester. The following table will help you convert hydrometer readings to percent of charge values. PERCENT Of ChARGE SPECIfIC GRA vITY PERCENT Of ChARGE NEEdEd 1.265 100% 0% 1.225 75% 25% 1.155 25% 75% 1.120 0% 100% When you know the percent of charge and the Amp Hour (AH) rating of your battery, you can calcul
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13. USING ThE ENGINE START f EATURE 13.1 Set charge rate switch and timer to OFF positions. 13.2 With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery following instructions given in section 6 or 7. 13.3 Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet, then move timer from OFF to HOLD position. 13.4 Set the charge rate switch to the engine start position and then crank the engine. Follow the duty cycle of your charger for proper ON / OFF times. During extremely
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16. TROUBLEShOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS No reading on the am- Clamps are not making a Check for poor connec- meter. good connection. tions to battery and frame. Make sure connecting points are clean. 2-amp charge rate is be- Ammeter may show no ing used. activity at the 2-amp charge rate. No reading on ammeter. No power at receptacle. Check for open fuse or Fan inside wheel charger circuit breaker supplying appears to not be work- AC outlet. ing. AC cord and/or extensi
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