OWNER'S MANUAL ® 12/2/75 AMP FULLY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER ENGINE STARTER Model No. 200.713121 CAUTION: Before first use of charger, read this manual, and follow all its Safety and Operating Instructions with every charger use. Save these instructions. Made in U.S.A. of U.S. and imported pads. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY ..................................................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................... OPERATION ..............................................................................................................
WARNING: To reduce the risk of HELP US HELP YOU -- explosion, explosive gases, or injury while using your battery charger, follow the precautions • Remember: listed below: • • Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Usechargeronlyon lead-acidtype rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc. This charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system. Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer.
Personal Safety Precautions For your own personal safety, please follow the following precautions: Wear complete protection when working acid batteries. with lead- • 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 clothing, if this happens, wash immediately with soap and water. Then get medical attention.
It is impodant 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 are two cord wrap posts for storage of the clamp cables. 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. caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge. 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. Wear safety glasses. See additional "Personal Safety Precautions" on page 4. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes.
AMMETER: The ammeter indicates the measured amount of amperes being drawn by the battery. When you first start charging a battery, the reading will be high, with the needle near 12 using the 12 amp charging rate. • In the MANUAL setting, as the battery charges, the needle will fall to about 5 to 6 amps, indicating a charged battery. Charge Type: • Use the MANUAL setting only if you check the charging progress frequently.
Fordeep cycle batteries,you may wish to allowthe batteryanotherone or two hoursof chargingafter the LED glows to obtaina maximumcharge. When usingthe AUTOMATICcharge rates,the LEDwill cycle on and off indicatingthe charger is maintaining the battery'sstate-of-charge. CHARGING YOUR BA'I-rERY NEGATIVE Charging your battery inside the vehicle: Keep clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury. 3.
10. When the batteryis fully charged, first unplugthe chargerpower cord. Then, standingawayfrom the battery, removethe charger clampfrom the chassis first, then from the battery post. POSRIVE POWER 24", 6 GAUGE CABLE 11. Clean andstore the batterycharger in a dry location. GROUNDED POWER Charging your battery outside the vehicle: Figure 1. Remove the battery from vehicle, making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first with all accessories and lights turned off in the vehicle. . 2.
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. 4. After the engine starts, unplug the charger power cord from the AC outlet. Then disconnect the charger from the battery. 1. Connect the charger to the battery and vehicle as instructed in the "Charging your battery" section on page 8. 2. Set the right hand SELECTOR SWITCH on ENGINE START. IMPORTANT: Do not try to start the engine without a battery in it.
Battery Rating Method Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to fully charge a battery that is initially at 50% State-of-Charge. Identify your battery type and its associated Charge Time in the table. Common battery types are: • Small batteries, motorcycles, (AH). garden tractors, etc., are usually rated in Amp-Hours • Car and truck batteries, usually rated in Reserve Capacity (RC), Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), or both.
Charge Time Needed if Amp-Hours is Known • Find the Charge Factor for your battery in the table on page 11. • Multiply by the Amp-Hour rating of the battery. • Divide by the Charger Setting (either 2 Amp or 12 Amp). • Multiply by 1.25 to get the approximate Hours Neededto bring the battery to full charge. Example: 15Amp-Hour (AH) Battery, 50% State-of-Charge, 2 Amp Charger Setting [(AH x Charge Factor) ÷ Charger Setting] x 1.25 = Hours Needed (15 x 0.5 + 2) x 1.25 = 4.
Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a possible solution if a problem occurs. No ammeter reading Clamps not making good connection. Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps and posts are clean. Battery may not accept an AUTOMATIC charge if severely discharged. Use MANUAL setting, see "Using Your Battery Charger" on page 6. 2-amp charge rate. Ammeter needle will indicate little activity at the 2-amp charge rate.
This section shows an illustration of your battery charger. Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are located, and what they look like.
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