Schumacher 200.71230 User Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
®
BATTERY CHARGER 40/20 Amp Manual 200 Amp ENGINE STARTER
Model No.
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.
00-99-000880/0808
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2
3. PREPARING TO CHARGE 3
4. CHARGER LOCATION 3
5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 3
6. WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE 4
7. WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 5
8. BATTERY CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 6
9. PARTS 5
10. FEATURES 9
11. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9
12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12
13. CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 13
14. USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE 15
15. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 15
16. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 15
17. TROUBLESHOOTING 16
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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The DieHard model 71230 Manual Bat-1.1 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 instruc­tions and precautions carefully as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of Cali-1.2 fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.1.3
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger 1.4
manufacturer may result in a risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons.
To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug or cord, pull by the plug 1.5 rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of 1.6
an improper extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.
That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and;
That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger
as specied in Table 8.3.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a quali-1.7
ed serviceman. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64).
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped 1.8
or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied serviceman. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64).
Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualied serviceman when 1.9
service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or re. (Call customer service at: 800-SEARS-64).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet 1.10 before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
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WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGER­OUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR­MAL 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 MANU­FACTURER AND THE MANUFACTURER OF ANY EQUIPMENT YOU INTEND TO USE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY. REVIEW THE CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THESE PRODUCTS AND ON THE ENGINE.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.
Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you 2.1 work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts 2.2 your skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your 2.3 eyes while working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap 2.4 and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately ood the eye with cold run­ning water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or 2.5
engine.
Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the bat-2.6 tery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and 2.7 watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
Use this charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended 2.8 to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter­motor application. Do not use this battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.2.9
WARNING: 2.10 Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de­fects or other reproductive harm.
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PREPARING TO CHARGE3.
If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al-3.1
ways remove the grounded terminal from the battery rst. Make sure all of
the accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is 3.2 being charged.
Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into 3.3 contact with your eyes.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level 3.4
specied by the battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For a battery without
removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead-acid batteries, carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specic precautions while charging 3.5
and recommended rates of charge.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s 3.6 manual and make sure that the output voltage selector switch is set to the
correct voltage. If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery at the lowest rate rst.
CHARGER LOCATION4.
Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.4.1
Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases 4.2 from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electro-4.3
lyte specic gravity or lling the battery.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in 4.4 any way.
Do not set a battery on top of the charger.4.5
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS5.
Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting all of the 5.1 charger switches to the “off” position and removing the AC plug from the electrical outlet. Never allow the clips to touch each other.
Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in steps 6.5, 6.6, 5.2 and 7.2 thru 7.4.
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FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN 6. VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLO­SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM
Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, 6.1 door, or moving engine parts.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause 6.2
injury.
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery 6.3 post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chas-6.4 sis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 6.5. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 6.6.
For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from 6.5 the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or
engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carbure­tor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip 6.6 from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or
engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carbure­tor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the 6.7 AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis, and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for length of charge information.6.8
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FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. 7.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLO­SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery 7.1 post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to 7.2 the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) 7.3
post of the battery.
Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to 7.4
the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free
end of the cable.
Do not face the battery when making the nal connection.7.5
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of 7.6
the connecting procedure and break the rst connection while as far away
from the battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To 7.7
charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
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BATTERY CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS8.
For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers: 8.1
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 equipment­grounding 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 plug provided – if it will not t the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician. An
improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
For all grounded, cord-connected battery chargers with an input rating less 8.2 than 15-amperes and intended for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit:
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a • grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 8.4.
A temporary adaptor, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The tem­porary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can
be installed by a qualied electrician.
DANGER – Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet – make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace the original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure the adapter ear or lug to the outlet cover plate and make a ground connec­tion to the grounded outlet.
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Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery 8.3
25 50 100 150
(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 ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating ± for example:
1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes
Length of cord, feet (m)
AWG size of cord
AC input rating,
amperes
a
But less
than
At least
Grounding Methods
chargers:
8.4
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PAR TS9.
The Sears service centers offer the following replacement parts for your battery charger. If you are having trouble with your battery charger, please
contact a qualied service person to diagnose and/or repair your unit. It
is not recommended that the consumer service the internal components of the battery charger, as improper handling or repair could lead to shock,
electrocution, damage to the charger, or result in re. As such, please con­tact 1-800-SEARS-64 for troubleshooting assistance and 1-800-366-PART
for repair or replacement parts.
Replacement Parts List DieHard 71230:
Item Description Part Number
1 Handle 35-99-000286
2 Negative (BLK) Cable w/Clamps 38-99-000396
3 Positive (RED) Cable w/Clamps 38-99-000410
4 Power Cord 90-026-096
5 Circuit Breaker Assembly 39-99-000099
6 Rectier Assembly 22-99-001081
7 Transformer 93-026-532
8 Fan Motor 00-99-000063
10 Wheel 00-99-000080
11 Hub Cap 52-00-000008
12 Axle 00-99-000060
13 Axle Mtg. Brackets 11-99-004366
14 Mounting Foot 11-99-003352
15 Rotary Switch 3 Position 04-99-000052
16 Ammeter 53-99-100088
17 Rocker Switch 2 Position 04-99-000050
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FEATURES 10.
1
2
3
4
Output Selector Switches1.
Ameter2.
Clamps3.
Wheels4.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS11.
It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these
instructions for assembly:
PARTS TOOLS NEEDED
Two, 10-32, thread cutting screws
Four, 1/4-20, thread cutting scews
Two wheels One axle Two axle caps Two axle brackets One handle One mounting foot
3/8” wrench (for mounting foot) 5/16” wrench (for wheels)
Hammer Phillips screwdriver
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To attach the axle assembly:11.1
Remove charger from packing materials and place upside down on a at surface. Attach mounting foot and secure with the four, 1/4-20 thread cut-
ting screws.
Hold axle upright on oor or work surface. Then, using a hammer, tap one 11.2
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 recessed hubs facing out as shown. Install the second axle cap.
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Place the charger on its side. Place one end of each bracket into slot, then 11.3
place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the
brackets using the two, 10-32 screws provided.
To Attach Handle:11.4
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.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS12.
200A 12V
ENGINE
START
2A 12V
CHARGE
OFF
40A 12V CHARGE
SELECT
VOLT/AMP SELECTOR
SETTING THE CONTROLS12.1
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.
Output Selector Switches:12.2
Two switches are used to select the rate of charge or function; a 3-posi­tion switch on the right, and a 2-position switch to the left of it. Use the 3-position switch to select:
2 Amp Trickle Charge:• Use for charging small batteries and warming large batteries. The lower the charge rate, the longer it will take, but the
battery is subjected to much less stress.
OFF: • Leave the switch in the OFF Position while connecting the charger
to the battery and to the AC power outlet.
Select: • This setting enables you to select one of the two settings offered by the 2-position switch.
Use the 40 Amp Charge rate for a fast charge.
Use the 200 Amp Engine Start for cranking the engine. Remember that little or no charging has been done by the charger and your battery will still need further charging by the vehicle charging system once the engine starts.
Ammeter:12.3 Indicates the amount of current measured in amperes that is
being drawn by the battery. For example, in the 40 amp charge rate, a typical discharged battery will initially draw approximately 40 amps. As the battery continues to charge, current will taper to 15 to 20 amps at full
charge. The Start area of the meter indicates a high rate of current be­ing drawn from the charger. When cranking an engine, the starter motor draws upwards to 200-300 amps. The meter needle will be at the extreme
right side of the start area. Sometimes, for the rst few minutes of its charge, the battery will draw more than 40 amps; in this case, the needle
may be within, but not all the way over, to the right side of the start area.
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The 2 amp charge rate may not indicate activity on the meter. The meter does not have the resolution to display this low rate.
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME13.
The Chart Method13.1
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 ts 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 batteries are usually rated in Reserve Capacity (RC).
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
Find your battery’s rating on the chart below and note the charge time
given for each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50-percent charge rate prior to recharging. Add more time for severely
discharged batteries. Time is given in hours unless otherwise specied.
CHARGE RATE/
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
CHARGING TIME - HOURS
2 AMP 40 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES
CAR/TRUCKS
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
Motorcycle, gar­den, tractor, etc.
200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 11 - 14 30 to 45 min.
315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 14 - 18
550 - 1000 CCA 85 - 190 RC 18 - 35 1 - 2 hours
6 - 12 AH 2 - 4 NR
12 - 32 AH 4 - 10 NR
45 min - 1
hour
80 RC 18 NR
140 RC 27 NR
160 RC 30 NR
180 RC 33 NR
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The Hydrometer or Electronic Method13.2
To nd the time needed to fully charge your battery, determine the bat­tery’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.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY PERCENT OF CHARGE
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 calculate the approximate time needed to bring your battery to a full charge.
To convert Reserve Capacity to Amp Hours, divide Reserve Capacity by
2, and add 16:
PERCENT OF CHARGE
NEEDED
Amp Hours = Reserve Capacity + 16 2
NOTE: The Reserve Capacity can be obtained from the battery specica- tion sheet or the owner’s manual.
To calculate time needed for a charge:
Find the percent of charge needed. (A battery at 50 percent charge that will be charged to 100 percent needs another 50 percent (.50)).
Multiply the Amp Hour rating by the charge needed (.50) and divide by • the charger setting (2 or 10 amps).
Multiply the result by 1.25 and you’ll have the approximate time needed,
in hours, to bring the battery to full charge.
Add one additional hour for a deep-cycle battery.
Example:
Amp Hour Rating x charge needed x 1.25 = hours of
Charger Setting charge
100 (AH Rating) x .50 (charge needed) x 1.25 = 1.25
50 (Charger Setting) hours
100 x .50 = 1 x 1.25 = 1.25
50
You will need to charge your 100-Ampere Hour Battery for approximately
1 1/4 hours at the 50-Amp charge rate using the above example.
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USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE14.
Your battery charger can be used to jump-start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the engine start feature.
Set the right-hand OUTPUT SELECTOR switch to the OFF position. Then 14.1
follow the instructions for connecting the charger to the battery in the Op­erating Instructions section.
Once the charger is connected, set the right-hand selector switch to SE-14.2 LECT and set the left selector switch to the 200 AMP START position.
Plug the power cord into a grounded AC wall outlet.14.3
Crank the engine for 14.4 nomorethanveseconds. If the engine does not start, wait four minutes before cranking again.
During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is severely exhausted, 14.5
charge the battery for about ve minutes before cranking the engine.
If the engine still does not start, charge the battery for ve more minutes in 14.6 the 40 AMP position before cranking it again for ve seconds.
After the engine starts, unplug the charger power cord from the outlet. 14.7 Then move the right-hand SELECTOR SWITCH to the OFF position be­fore disconnecting the battery leads.
IMPORTANT: Do not try to start the engine without a battery in it. You could cause damage to the electrical system.
If the engine does turn over, but never starts up, there is not a problem with the starting system, there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other problem has been diag­nosed and corrected.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS15.
Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger 15.1
(see sections 6.7 or 7.6).
After use, use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil 15.2 from terminals, cords, and the charger case.
Through routine maintenance, ensure all user installed parts are secured.15.3
Servicing does not require opening the unit. There are no user-serviceable 15.4 parts.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS16.
Store charger unplugged, in an upright condition. Cord will still conduct 16.1 electricity until it is unplugged from outlet.
Store inside, in a dry, cool place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine 16.2 Charger ).
Do not store clips on handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or 16.3 clipped to cables.
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TROUBLESHOOTING17.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS
No reading on the am­meter.
No reading on ammeter.
Fan inside wheel charger
appears to not be work­ing.
Circuit breaker in charger cycles on and off with a clicking sound.
Short start cycle when cranking engine.
Clamps are not making a good connection.
2-amp charge rate is be­ing used.
No power at receptacle.
AC cord and/or extension cord is loose.
Shorted battery clamps.
Shorted battery.
Charger leads reversed.
Volt/Amp Selector Switch set to the START position.
Drawing more than 250
amps for a period of 3 seconds or less.
Failure to wait for 4 minutes (240 seconds)
between cranks.
The charger may be heated up.
Battery may be severely discharged.
Check for poor connec­tions to battery and frame. Make sure connecting points are clean. Rock clips back and forth for a better connection.
Ammeter may show no activity at the 2-amp charge rate.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension cord for loose
tting plug.
Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high. Separate the clamps. Check for worn cables and replace if needed.
Have a Sears technician test the battery.
Correct Connections.
Correct Volt/Amp Selector setting.
Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If cranking draws more
than 250 amps, crank
time may be less than 3 seconds.
Wait 4 minutes before
next crank.
The thermal protector may have tripped and needs a little longer to close. Make sure that the charger vents are not blocked. Wait and try again.
On a severely discharged battery, charge for 10 to
15 minutes in the 20 amp
manual rate to help assist in cranking.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS
Ammeter reads less than selected charge rate when charging a discharged battery.
Charger makes a loud buzz or hum.
Ammeter reading stays high.
Extension cord too long or wire gauge too small.
Weak cell or sulfated plate in battery.
Battery is only partially discharged.
Transformer laminations
vibrate (buzz).
Shorted diode (hum).
Battery is severely dis­charged.
Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord.
Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if left connected. If the battery will not take a charge, have it tested by a Sears technician.
Continue charging battery.
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Have charger tested by Sears technician.
Continue charging battery for two more hours. If problem continues, have the battery checked by a
Sears or other qualied
service dealer.
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