Diehard 200.71225 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

®

Microprocessor Controlled, Fully Automatic

Operation Battery Charger

with Engine Starter

Plus Battery and Alternator Tester

2=AMP SLOW CHARGE

12=AMP FAST CHARGE

30=AMP RAPID CHARGE
80=AIVIP ENGINE START

FOR 6 AND 12-VOLT

BATTERIES

Model No.

200.71225

CAUTION:

Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,

and follow them with each use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

00-99-000536/0506

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 3

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................... 4

BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER ........................................................ 5

Plugging It In ......................................................................................................... 5

Assembling Your Charger ..................................................................................... 5

Using An Extension Cord ...................................................................................... 5

PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED .................................................. 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 6

Charging Battery In The Vehicle ........................................................................... 6

Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle ..................................................... 7

Using Engine Start ................................................................................................ 7

USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER ........................................................................ 8

CHARGER CONTROLS ............................................................................................. 9

CONTROL PANEL GUIDE ....................................................................................... 10

USING THE BUILT-IN BATTERY TESTER .............................................................. 11

USING THE BUILT-IN ALTERNATOR TESTER ...................................................... 12

BATTERY PERCENT AND CHARGE TIME ............................................................ 13

CHARGING TIPS ...................................................................................................... 14

MAINTENANCE AND CARE ................................................................................... 14

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 15

PARTS ....................................................................................................................... 16

WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................... 16

PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND READ BEFORE EACH USE.

The DieHard Model 71225 Microprocessor Controlled, Fully Automatic Operation

Battery Charger with Engine Starter Plus Battery and Alternator Tester offers features

to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will explain

how to use the battery charger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these
instructions and precautions carefully.

For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
7 am to 4:30 pm Central Time Monday through Friday. 1-800-SEARS-64

(1-800=732-7764).

THREE=YEAR FULL WARRANTY

If this Battery Charger fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years
from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE or OTHER DIEHARD

OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-
TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY

OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL

AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of
battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.

• WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product or cords associated with ac-
cessories sold with this product, may

expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after

handling.

• Read all instructions and cautions

printed on the battery charger, battery,
and vehicle or equipment using bat-
tery.

• Use charger only on lead-acid type

rechargeable batteries, such as those
used in cars, trucks, tractors, air-

planes, vans, RVs, trolling motors, etc.
This charger is not intended to supply

power to a low voltage electrical
system other than in a starter-motor

application.

• Never use charger for charging dry

cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances like radios, ste-

reos, remote controls, etc. These bat-
teries may burst and cause personal

injury.

• Do not disassemble charger. Take it

to a qualified service professional if
service or repair is required. Incorrect

assembly may result in fire or electri-
cal shock.

• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance

or cleaning.

• Always charge battery in a well-ven-
tilated area.

• WARNING: Battery chargers get
hot during operation and must have

proper ventilation. Air needs to flow
around entire charger. Do not set

charger on flammable materials like
carpeting, upholstery, paper, card-

board, etc. Charger may damage
leather and melt plastic and rubber.

HELP US HELP YOU --

Remember:

Place charger as far away from the
battery being charged as the charger
cables will permit.

Do not expose charger to rain or

snow,

Never charge a frozen battery. If battery
fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery into a warm area to thaw before
you begin charging.

Never allow battery acid to drip on
charger when reading specific gravity
or filling battery.

Never set a battery on top of the char-

ger.

Never place charger directly above battery
being charged. The gases from the battery
will corrode and damage the charger.

Never touch the battery clamps together
when the charger is on. You could cause

a spark.
Never operate charger if it has received

a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged. Take itto a qualified professional
for inspection and repair.

Be sure to position the charger power cord
to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped
over, or damaged.

Never pull out the plug by the cord when
unplugging the charger. Pulling on the

cord may cause damage to the cord or
the plug.

Do not operate the charger if it has a
damaged power cord or plug. Have the
cord replaced.

• Wear complete eye and clothing
protection when working with lead-
acid batteries.

• Make 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 medical at-
tention.

• Avoid touching your eyes while
working with a battery. Acid particles

(corrosion) may get into your eyes. If
this occurs, flush eyes immediately

with running cold water for at least 10
minutes. Then immediately get medi-
cal attention.

• Remove all personal metal items
from your body such as rings, brace-

lets, necklaces and watches, while

working with a lead-acid battery. A bat-

tery can produce a short circuit current
high enough to weld a ring (or the like)

to metal, causing a severe burn.

• Take care not to drop any metal tool

or metal object onto the battery. This
may spark or short circuit the battery

or another electrical device that may
cause an explosion.

• Always operate the battery charger in

an open, well-ventilated area.

• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame

in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
Batteries generate explosive gases.

• Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly
with baking soda before attempting to

clean up.

Itisimportanttounderstandyourcharger'srequirements.Thissectionwilltellyouabout
yourcharger'selectricalrequirementsandhowtoprepareabatteryforcharging.

PLUGGINGITIN
Yourchargerrequiresa120VAC2-prong

walloutletreceptacleinstalledaccording

Wrapclampcablesafterunpluggingthe
powercordfromtheACwalloutletand
storeyourchargerinadrylocation.

toalllocalcodesandordinances.

USINGANEXTENSIONCORD
Theuseofanextensioncordisnotrec-

ommended.Ifyoumustuseanextension
cord,pleasemakesurethatyoufollow
theseguidelines:

• Makesurethatthepinsoncharger's

ASSEMBLINGYOURCHARGER

Includedwithyourbatterychargeraretwo

cordwrapcleatsforstorageoftheclamp
cables.

Toinstall,alignthetwotabstocorrespond
withthetworeceptaclesandpushuntilyou
hearasnap.

powercordfitfirmlyintotheextension
cord,andthattheextensioncordfits

firmlyintothereceptacle.

• Checkthattheextensioncordisproperly
wiredandingoodelectricalcondition.

• Makesurethatthewiresizeislarge

enoughforitslengthandfortheAC
ampererating,asspecifiedinthechart

below.

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD I

of Cord, in Feet _ ?._ _ 5N _ 1_ 15N_i -- _ -- _ ---N ---iLength

AWG* Size of Cord 18 16 12 10

• AWG=American Wire Gauge

It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge
the battery.

• Make sure that you have a 6 or 12 volt
lead-acid battery. Determine voltage of
battery by referring to vehicle owner's
manual or the battery markings. Charge
battery initially at charger's lowest rate.

• Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to
keep corrosion from getting in or around
your eyes or on your hands.

• Wear safety glasses. See additional "Per-
sonal Safety Precautions" on page 4.

• If required, for batteries with removable
vent caps, add distilled water to each cell
until the battery acid reaches the level
recommended by the manufacturer. This
will help purge excessive gases from the
cells. Be careful notto overfill. If you have
a sealed battery with non-removable vent
caps, no action is necessary.

• Take time to read all of the battery
manufacturer's specific precautions,
such as removing or not removing vent
caps while charging, and recommended
rates of charge.

• Be sure that the area around the bat-
tery is well ventilated while it is being

charged. Gas can be forcefully blown
away by using a piece of cardboard or

other nonmetallic material as a fan.

• If it is necessary to remove the battery

from the vehicle to charge it, always

remove the grounded terminal from the
battery first. Turn off all vehicle acces-
sories to avoid sparks from occurring.

• NOTE: A marine (boat) battery installed
in a boat must be removed and charged

on shore.