OWNER'S MANUAL DieHard, Battery Charger 12/2 Amp Fully Automatic Microprocessor Controlled Engine Starter 75 Amp Model No. 200.71223 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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WARNING: To reduce the risk of HELP US HELP YOU-- explosion, explosive gases, or injury while using your battery charger, follow the precautions listed below: Remember: • 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, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc.
For your own personal • Wear complete protection when acid batteries, safety, please follow the following 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.
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. ASSEMBLING YOUR CHARGER Included with your battery charger cord wrap cleats for storage cables. are two of the clamp To install, align the three tabs to correspond with the three receptacles and push until you hear a snap. Wrap clamp cord after unplugging the power cord and store your charger in a dry location.
It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery. vent caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge. • Make sure that you have a 6 volt or 12 volt lead-acid • Clean the battery careful terminals. to keep corrosion in or around from with removable if required, getting excessive by • If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first.
For best results from your battery charger, learn to use it properly. This section tells how to set the controls and how to charge a battery in and out of a vehicle. TOUCH PAD / L_ CONTROL _ BUTTONS _ _ LEDs BATTERY _ _ 12VOLT _-V_] _ TYPE1 r nVnlT'_ l TYPE2 J BATTERY r-] TYPE I--I I--I L ..... STATUS I--I r--I I--]_ CHECK CHARGED 2 Amp charge rate: Intended for charging of small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles.
NOTE: when The charger first plugged defaults to Type in or when discon- nected from a battery. button must then be pressed charging 1 only the leftmost The 6 VOLT amber First, LED will light. Then two, then three, and eventually before four amber LED's all will light. Refer to "Estimating Charge Time" for more information. a 6 volt battery. With the exception The next four LED's are amber.
MODEL 71223 X indicates panel lights that continuously glow. B indicates panel lights that blink on and off. or NOT connected Normal battery detected, Sulfated battery detected, t.D 12M,IF 6 i 12V. _lZ'It X Initial power up Battery REVERSED °"°"° i ;"°: E] EAMP J 6 & 12V.
is made. Then connect the black IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your battery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-ventilated area. Charging 1. Avoid your battery personal (NEGATIVE) output clamp to a heavy, unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery (see figure above). DO NOT connect clamp to negative battery post, carburetor, fuel line or sheet metal part.
Charging your battery removed from the vehicle: POSITIVE To disconnect the charger, unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect the charger clamps. Then, standing away from the battery, remove the output clamp from the NEGATIVE battery post. Finally, remove the output clamp from the POSITIVE battery post. . NEGATIVE II II 24", 6 GAUGE U . \ U\ GROUNOEO POWER OILrFLET USING IMPORTANT: connect damage . , 5. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
This charger adjusts the charging time in order to charge the battery completely, efficiently, and safely. The microprocessor automatically makes all necessary calculations. However, this section includes guidelines that can be used to estimate charging time. The duration of the charging process depends on each of three factors. charger allows. However, some smaller batteries, such as motorcycle and tractor batteries, have a maximum recommended charge rate much less than 12 Amps.
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years. 3. Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion. 1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion. 2. Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
Performanceproblemsoften resultfrom little things that you can fix yourself. Please read throughthis chart for a possiblesolution if a problemoccurs. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Indicator lights are lit in The charger an erratic manner not explained in the "Using defective, of purchase for a replacement. The red abort light always flashes before the battery is charged. This will happen if the battery did not reach full charge within 24 hours.
This section shows with part locations an illustration of your battery charger. Use it to become familiar and appearance. Item Description 1. Transformer Part Number 93026558 Item Description 7. ACPowerCord Part Number 90026135 2. SCRControlModule 2299001160 8. Handle 3599000270 3. Screw 8-18 xY2"(4) 5199000274 9. Faceplate 0899001725 4. Touch Pad Control Board 2299001208 10. CordCleat 1199004390 5. Circuit Breaker 3999000105 6.
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