Evolution Technologies 71, 227, 20 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

DieHard Ev°luti°n Techn°l°gY_"

Power for your changing life.

Microprocessor Controlled, Fully Automatic
Operation Battery Charger
with Engine Starter

Plus Battery and Alternator Tester

2-AMP SLOW CHARGE

15-AMP FAST CHARGE
40-AMP RAPID CHARGE

125-AMP ENGINE START

FOR 12-VOLT
BATTERIES

Model No,
200,71227

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.

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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 Vehicte ..................................................... 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 MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.

The DieHard Model 71227 Microprocessor Controlled, Fully Automatic Operation

Battery Charger with Engine Starter Plus Battery and Alternator Tester offers

features to accommodate the needs for home or tight commercial use. This manual
will explain how to use the battery charger safely and effectively. PIease read and

follow these instructions and precautions carefuily.

For information about troubleshooting, call toII-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).

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THREE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

If this Battery Charger faiIs 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

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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 pubNshed 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.

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• WARNING: Handling the cord on this

product or cords associated with ac-
cessories soId 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 alI instructions and cautions

printed on the battery charger, battery,
and vehicIe or equipment using bat-

tery.

• Use charger only on lead-acid type

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

ptanes, 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

ceN 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-venti-
lated area.

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

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

flammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, 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
charger.

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

Never touch the battery cIamps 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 it to a qualified profes-
sional 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 cotd 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.ThissectionwillteIIyouabout
yourcharger'selectricalrequirementsandhowtoprepareabatteryforcharging.

PLUGGINGITIN
Yourchargerrequiresa120VAC2-prong
'wailoutletreceptacleinstalledaccording

Wrapclampcablesafterunpluggingthe
powercordfromtheACwalloutletand

storeyourchargerinadrylocation.

toalIlocalcodesandordinances.

USINGANEXTENSIONCORD
Theuseofanextensioncordisnotrec-

ommended.Ifyoumustuseanextension
cord,pleasemakesurethatyoufollow
theseguideIines:

• Makesurethatthepinsoncharger's

ASSEMBLINGYOURCHARGER
includedwithyourbatterychargeraretwo

cordwrapcleatsforstorageoftheclamp
cables.

Toinstall,alignthetwotabstocorrespond
withthetworeceptaclesandpushuntilyou
hearasnap.

powercordfitfirmlyintotheextension
cord,andthattheextension cord fits

firmly into the receptacle.

• Check that the extension cord isproperIy
'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 chart

below.

Length of Cord, in Feet 25 50 t00 150

AWG* Size of Cord 18 16 t2 10

*AWG-American Wire Gauge

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it is important that you read and follow these
charge the battery.

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

rate.

• CIean the batteryterminals. Be careful to
keep corrosion from getting in or around
your eyes or on your hands.

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

• If required, for batteries with removable
vent caps, add distilIed water to each ceil
until the battery acid reaches the level
recommended bythe manufacturer. This
will help purge excessive gases from the
ceils. Be careful notto overfilI. Ifyou have
a sealed battery with non-removable
vent caps, no action is necessary.

guidelines while you are preparing to

• 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.

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