Craftsman 93471614 Owner’s Manual
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO,
934.716140
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
Safe Operations
Carefully
Fully Automatic
Battery Charger/Maintainer
with _ngine Start
for 6 12 Volt Batteries
OPERATING AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
[ Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ....................... 1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 1
HOW BATTERIES CHARGE . . . . 2
SPARK PREVENTION ....................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 3
SHOCK HAZARDS ........ ".................................. 3
EXPLOSION HAZARDS ............. :. .......................... 4
,FJRE HAZARDS ............ . ..... .. ........................ 5
...... ..... ...... .... ....... ... .... 6
SHORT CIRCUIT HA_RDS . .................................... 6
MOVING PARTS HAZARDS .................................... 7
CHARGER LOCATION _..... , ............. 8
PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER ............. 9
EXTENSION CORDS ...i....... ....... .. 9
PREPARING THE BATTERY ............ 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............... 12
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES INSTALLED IN VEHICLES 12
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES OUTSIDE A VEHICLE ............ 15
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 16
CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS ............ 18
12 VOLT BATTERIES ....................................... 18
6 VOLT BATTERIES ........................................ 18
DETERMINING TIME TO CHARGE ............................ 18
AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY CHARGING TIMES ................... 19
DEEP-CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING TIMES .................... 19
SWITCH SETTING GU . ....... . .........
IDE 21
CHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURES . ....... 22
PRE-CHARGE BATTERYACTiVATION (12 Volt Only) . 26
CHARGING BATTERIES WITH
BUILT-IN HYDROMETER "EYE" . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MORE ON ELECTROLYTE STRATIFICATION 28
ENGINE . . . ...... .' ..........
TROUBLE SHOOTING 31
CHARGER CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......... 32
SERVICE INFORMATION ..................................... 33
STARTING 30
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NOTES AND COMMENTS ................. 34
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
FOR SAFETY'S SAKE, READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PRIOR TO OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
The Sears model 71614, Starter!Charger/Maintainer, offers the
features you need to handle a w=de variety of applications. Its
design also eliminates much of the guesswork associated with
battery charging, improvessafety, and reduces the risk of
overcharging.
• 10 AMP CHARGE RATES for fast-charging 6 or 12 volt
batteries
2 AMP CHARGE RATE,for charging small 12 volt batteries
such as those used in motorcycles, lawn and garden
equipment, and snowmobiles.
60 AMPS OF ENGINE S'FARTING POWER to assist a
battery that's too weak to do the :job alone.
• FULLY-AUTOMATIC 12 VOLT,CHARGING turns the
charger's output off and ligStsagreen indicator at full charge.
• 12 VOLT CHARGE MONITOR automatically turns the
charger's output back on if the battery discharges.
BATTERY TYPE SELECTOR assures a full charge on both
deep-cycle and regular batteries.
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION aUtOmatically adjusts the
output to assure a full charge _:inall temperatures.
MANUAL 6 VOLT CHARGING for added versatility.
POLARITY PROTECTION will not allow charging to begin
and lights a red indicator if the cables are hooked to a battery
in reverse.
• DOUBLE-INSULATED, high-impact plastic enclosure reduces
the risks of electric shock.
AUTOMATIC-RESET CIRCU IT BREAKER prevents overload
damage to the charger.
INTRODUCTION
HOW BATTERIES CHARGE
A charger DOES NOT FORCE current into a battery - it makes a
limited amount of current available and the battery draws as much
of it as it needs, up to or slightly greater than the OUTPUT AMP
rating of the charger.
The closer a battery is to zero-charge ("dead"), the more charging
current it will want to draw. When charging begins on a "dead"
battery, a charger!s ammeter (if so equipped) will register toward
the high amps end of the scale and fall toward the zero end as the
battery becomes more fully charged. KEEP IN MIND: the
ammeter registers the amount of amperage being drawn from the
charger by the battery, not what the charger is capable of
delivering.
One would expect a battery to draw zero amps when it reaches
100% of charge. But at 100% of charge, the battery will continue
to draw a low level of current and convert it into heat within the
battery. If left connected to a MANUAL charger after reaching
100% of charge, the battery acid will begin to boil, resulting in
overcharging and possible battery damage.
But the Sears #71614 battery charger is FULLY-AUTOMATIC.
When full charge is reached, it will completely shut off the
charging current to the battery. If the battery were to discharge for
some reason, the charger will automatically resume charging the
battery until full charge is reached again.
SPARK PREVENTION
MAKE SURE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES OCCUR NEAR THE
BATTERY, especially during charging. It takes very little to ignite
the explosive gasses produced by a lead-acid battery. Read,
understand, and follow the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of
this manual before attempting to work with or near a lead-acid
battery,
For more information about batteries and battery charging, contact:
Battery Council International
111 East Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 644-6610
and request their publication titled:
BATTERY SERVICE MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL READING !
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !
IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE this battery
charger until you read and understand the following safety
instructions,priorto each use of thisbattery charger,to reduce the
risk of DEA"I'H,INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SHOCK HAZARDS
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!
NEVER expose the battery charger to rainor snow.
NEVER attempt to plug in or operate the battery charger with
defective or damaged wires, powercord or powercord plug. Have
any of these parts that are d_fecttVe or damaged replaced by
qualified personnel IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER attempt to plug in charger or operate its controls with wet
hands or while standing in water.
NEVER alter AC powercord or powercord plug provided with the
battery charger.
NEVER use an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger manufacturer for use with this specific model battery charger.
NEVER operate this battery charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or similarly damaged, until after being
inspected and/or repaired by qualified service personnel.
NEVER disassemble this battery charger; take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair is needed.
ALWAYS plug in and unplug the AC powercord by grasping the
powercord plug -- NOT THE POWERCORD -- to reduce risk of
damaging powercord.
ALWAYS unplug the battery charger from the AC outlet before
attempting any cleaning or maintenance. Turning the charger's
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
control(s) to their "OFF" position(s) alone will not remove all
electricity from the charger.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
WARNING! - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASSES!
Working Jnthe vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous.
Batteries generate explosive gasses during normal operations
and, at an even higher level, during charging. If anything is
allowed to ignite these gasses, the battery may explode, sending
pieces of the battery and extremely caustic battery acid out in all
directions and with extreme force. Since just the slightest spark is
sufficient to ignite these gasses, it is of UTMOST IMPORTANCE
that you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly,
before using your battery charger each time.
BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN KILL, INJURE, AND
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE! To reduce the risk of battery
explosion, read, understand, and follow these instructions,those
published by the battery manufacturer, and those of the
manufacturerof any equipment you intendto use near the battery.
Review cautionary markingson these productsand on the engine.
If unable to determine the battery manufacturerer's requirements
for charging,always charge the battery withthe cell caps in place.
Inaddition,make certain that anyone else that uses this
equipment, or is a bystander inthe vicinityof a chargingbattery,
understandand follow these safety instructionsas well.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the
battery or engine.
NEVER operate the battery charger in a closed-in area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
NEVER charge a frozen battery as battery explosion can result.
NEVER connect BOTH battery charger clamps DIRECTLY to the
twoposts of the same battery. SEE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER CONNECTION PROCEDURES.
NEVER charge batteries other than a LEAD-ACID type.
Especially, DO NOT use for charging dry-cell batteries that are
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
commonly used with toys and home appliances. These batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons or damage property.
NEVER allow the DC output clamps to touch each other.
ALWAYS be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal
object, such as a too!, onto or near the battery. Doing so could
produce a spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical part
that could cause an explosion.
ALWAYS make sure the area around a battery is well ventilated
while it is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by
using a piece of cardboard or other non-metalic material as a fan.
ALWAYS make sure that theAC _wercord is unplugged from the
AC outlet or extension cord BEFORE connecting or disconnecting
the battery charger clamps to the battery to prevent arcing or burning.
ALWAYS locate the batter){, charger as far away from the battery
as the DC output cables w_l! permit.
ALWAYS twist or rock charger clamps back and forth several times
on the battery post and the 6ther point of connection at the time of
initial connection. This helps keep the clamps from slipping off their
points of connection which helps reduce the risk of sparking.
NOTE: DO NOT rock the clamp connected to the battery post
AFTER the second connection (at a point away from the battery)
is made or sparking may occur at the battery post.
FIRE HAZARDS
FIRE CAN KILL, INJURE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE! _
NEVER use an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger manufacturer for use with your specific model charger.
NEVER dissassemble the battery charger; take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair is needed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS make sure that the AC powercord is unplugged from the
AC outlet or extension cord, BEFORE connecting or disconnecting
the battery charger clamps, to prevent arcing or burning.
BA'I-rERY ACID HAZARDS
BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE!
ALWAYS have someone within range of your voice and close
enough to quickly come to your aid when working near a lead-acid
battery.
ALWAYS have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts eyes, skin, Orclothing.
ALWAYS wear complete eye and clothing protection and avoid
touchingeyes while working with a battery,
ALWAYS act QUICKLY if contact with battery acid is made. If
acid contacts skin or clothing, wash IMMEDIATELY with soap and
water. If acid enters eye, IMMEDIATELY flood eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
IMMEDIATELY.
SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARDS
ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITS CAN INJURE!
ALWAYS remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid
battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a
ring orthe like to metal causing a severe burn.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MOVING PARTS HAZARDS
MOVING ENGINE PARTS CAN INJURE!
NEVER connect or disconnect battery charger clamps to a vehicle
when the engine is running.
ALWAYS stay clear of fan blades, fan belts, pul!eys and other
moving engine parts when working near an engine. Moving
engine parts can cause severe personal injury including
dismemberment.
ALWAYS make sure that batterychargercablesand clamps are
positionedsothey will not come Jncontactwith any moving engine parts.
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Locate charger in a clean, dry, stable, well-ventilated spot as far
away from the battery as the DC output cables permit.
NEVER place charger directly above the battery being charged;
gasses from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specific gravity or filling the battery.
NEVER set a battery on top of the charger.
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PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER
I: PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER
This battery charger requires a nominal 120volt, 60 Hertz,
alternating current (AC) power source. The power source must be
fused at an amperage greater than or equa! to the INPUT AMPS
rating of this charger.
This battery charger is double-insulated and does not require a
grounded AC outlet for safe operation.
DO NOT PLUG CHARGER INTO THE AC POWER SOURCE
UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! To reduce risk of
electric shock, never alter .A,C,l_..wercord or powercord plug
provided on the charger. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
EXTENSION CORDS
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. If necessary, care must be taken to select an
extension cord suitable for•use with your specific battery charger.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL!
FIRE CAN KILL, INJURE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE!
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