Diehard 200.71315 User Manual

Die Hard

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Model No.

200.71315

CAUTION:

Read and Follow AH Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions
Before Every Use ofthis Product.

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

15/2/125 AMP

FULLY AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

ENGINE STARTER

Table Of Contents

Warranty .................................................................. 1

Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2

Parts ......................................................................... 3

Before Using Your Battery Charger ........................ 4

Plugging it in .......................................................... 4

Using an extension cord ........................................ 4

Preparing your battery to be charged .................... 4

Please read this Owner's Manual before using your Battery Charger

The Sears model 200.71315, Fully Automatic Battery Charger/Engine Starter, 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 instructions and precautions carefully.

Using Your Battery Charger .................................... 5

Setting the controls ................................................ 5

Charging your battery ............................................ 7

Calculating charge time ......................................... 9

Using the engine start feature ............................. 10

Maintenance and care ......................................... 10

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 11

Warranty

FULL THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
If, within three years from the date of purchase this battery charger fails due to a defect in materials or work-

manship, simply RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will
repair or replace it, free of charge.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Dept 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Important Safety Instructions

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

• Read all instructions and cautions printed on the

battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment
using battery.

• Use charger only on lead-acid type rechargeable
batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, trac-

tors, airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc.
This charger is not intended to supply power to

a low voltage electrical system other than in an

automotive application.

• Use only attachments recommended or sold by

manufacturer. The use of attachments not recom-
mended by the manufacturer may result in fire,

electric shock, or injury.

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Remember:

• Place charger as far away from 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 (electro-
lyte) 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 charger.

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

and damage the charger.

• Never use charger for charging dry-cell batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances. These

batteries may burst and cause personal injury.

• Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified
service professional ifservice or repair is required.
Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical

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 ventilated area.

• Never touch the battery clamps together when the
charger is energized.

• Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow,

been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Take itto a
qualified professionalfor inspection and repair.

• Be sure to position the charger power cord to

prevent itfrom being stepped on, tripped over, or

damaged.

• Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplug-
ging 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.

Personal Safety Precautions

For your own personal safety, please follow the follow-
ing 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 cloth-

ing. If this happens, wash immediately with soap and
water. Then get medical attention.

• 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 medical attention.

• Remove all personal metal items from your body,
such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches

while working with a lead-acid battery. A battery 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 your battery charger in an open, well
ventilated area.

• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity

ofthe battery or engine. Batteries generate explosive
gases.

• Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking

soda before attempting to clean up.

Parts

This section shows an illustrationof your battery charger. Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are

located, and what they look like.

Item DescrlpUon Pert Number

1 CaseCover 3799001420

2 Heatsinkassembly 2299000851S
3 CaseBottom 3799001410
4 ACUnecord 90026086

5 Transformer 93026405

OutputCordsetBlack 3899000398

7 OutputCordRed 3899000394
8 CircuitBreaker(2req) 3999000086

9 Meter 5399100094

10 Switch(Left) 0499000000

11 Swtich(Center) 0499000062
12 Switch(Right) 0499060061

13 Faceplate 0899000536

14 HandJe 3599000270
15 SCRModule 2299000852

16 Owner'sManeal 0000000514

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Wiring diagram

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Before Using Your Battery Charger

It is important to understand your charger's requirements. This section will tell you about your charger's electrical
requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging.

Plugging it in

Your charger requires a 120V receptacle installed

according to all local codes and ordinances.

Using an extension cord

The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If
you must use an extension cord, please make sure
that you follow these guidelines:

• Make sure that the pins on charger's power cord fit
firmly into the extension cord, and that the extension

cord fits firmly into the receptacle.

• Check that the extension cord is properly wired and

in good electrical condition.

• Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its
length and for the AC ampere rating as specified in

the accompanying chart.

Length of Cord, in Feet 25 50 100 150

AWG* Size of Cord 18 18 16 14

*AWG =American Wire Gauge

Preparing your battery to be charged

It is important that you read and follow these guidelines

while you are preparing to charge your battery.

Make sure that you have a 12 volt or 6 volt lead-acid

battery. Set the selector switch to match the voltage
rating of the battery to be charged.

Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep

corrosion from getting in or around your eyes.

If you have a battery with removable cell caps, if

required, 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 not to overfill. Ifyou have

a sealed battery without cell caps, no action is

necessary. Continue to the next step listed below.

• Take time to read all battery manufacturer's specific
precautions, such as removing or not removing

cell caps while charging, and recommended rates
of charge.

Wear safety glasses. See additional "Personal

Safety Precautions" on page 2.
Be sure that the area around the battery is well
ventilated while it is being charged. If ventilation is

poor, gas can be manually blown away by using a
piece of cardboard or other non-metallic 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. A spark may be

caused ff all accessories in the vehicle are not
completely turned off.

NOTE: A marine battery installed in a boat must be
removed and charged on shore.