Sears 200.713201 User's Manual
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1. f an AUTOMATIC setting is used the charger will automatically stop charging and will restart if battery voltage drops too low e Ifa MANUAL setting is used you must monitor the charging and stop the charger manually When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger power cord 10 Standing away from the battery POSITIVE NEGATIVE 11 remove the negative lead from the insulated cable connected to the NEGATIVE post first Then remove Barery the lead from the POSITIVE post Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location BATTERY CHARGER POWER 24 6 GAUGE CORD CABLE GROUNDED POWER OUTLET Figure B 10 CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 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 e Small batteries motorcycles garden tractors etc are usually rated in Amp Hours AH e Car and truck batteries usually rated in Reserve Capacity RC Cold Cranking Amps CCA or both e Marine or deep cycle batteries usually rated in either Amp Hours or Reserve Capacity RC e NR means the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED e NA means not allowed DO NOT charge at this setting Charge Time Table for Batteries at 50 State of Charge Charge Time Hours Type A RE SCA AAP TO RPL 182. 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 like radios stereos remote controls etc These batteries may burst and cause personal injury Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on You will cause a spark Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow been dropped or otherwise damaged Take ittoa qualified professional 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 gt Lu LL lt x i e 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 alead 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 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 wa
3. circuit breaker supplying AC outlet Circuit breaker in Shorted battery clamps Separate the clamps Circuit breaker cycles charger cycles on when current draw is too high and off with a clicking sound in the Shorted battery Check for worn cables and replace if MANUAL setting needed Charger leads reversed Have a Sears technician test the battery on battery Correct connections Ammeter reads less Extension cord too long Use shorter or heavier extension cord than selected charge or gauge too small rate when charging Battery has weak cell or Sulfated battery will eventually take a sulfated plate normal charge if left connected If the battery will not take a charge have it tested by a Sears technician Battery is partially Continue charging battery charged Charger makes a Transformer laminations Continue charging Buzz is not abnormal loud buzz or hum vibrate buzz TROUBLESHOOTING Ammeter needle Battery severely Continue charging battery for another two stays at the right discharged hours If problem continues consult a side of the meter qualified technician Battery size selector Make sure size selection is in proper 12 or switch in the wrong 24 volt position position If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem call toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 SEARS 64 1 800 732 7764 7 AM to 4 30 PM CST Monday through Frida PARTS This section shows an illustrati
4. lead acid type 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 The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire electric shock or 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 electrical shock To reduce risk of electrical shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance orcleaning Always charge battery in a well ventilated area Battery chargers get hot during operation and must have proper ventilation Airneeds to flow around entire charger Do not set charger on flammable materials like carpeting upholstery paper cardboard etc Charger may damage leather and melt plastic and rubber e 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 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 orfilling battery Never set a battery on top of the charger Never place charger directly above battery being
5. ssr aee aaa o dh te vee dente n S eE E eaaa 11 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 000 ecceeccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeeeeeneeeneeeeeeenaes 12 TROUBLESHOOTING criias een Ba ees 13 PARTS Weere Perper pcre fryer meer ererreerereeerect creed SE EEA E A EE 14 Wining Diagram x is co cc fed sce das air caedesdeidadesvasebnegaceed E e a aS 15 Please read this Owner s Manual before using your Battery Charger The DieHard model 200 713201 Fully Automatic Battery Charger offers a wide range of features 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 WARRANTY FULL THREE YEAR WARRANTY Within three years from the date of purchase if this battery charger fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE and it will be repaired or replaced free of charge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of HELP US HELP YOU explosion explosive gases or injury Remember while using your battery charger follow the precautions listed below Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger battery and vehicle or equipment using battery Use charger only on
6. AMP 20 AMP Motorcycle a os sej f pof a ae T 49 60 o00 315 e 1 2 0 12 1 Truck __ 60 85 315 550 14 16 2 3 1 2 1 1 tes 120 ss0 1000 16 35 3 7 2 5 i s Pe tel s 2 ms Marine and o pe o ae e o 195 isco 3 7 m 3z a so eso 2 to nA NR 10 Voltmeter Method To find the time needed to fully charge your battery determine the battery s charge level with a voltmeter or electronic State of ChargeTester Use the table below to convert Voltmeter and State of Charge readings at room temperature to the appro priate Charge Factor Then use the formulas that follow the table to determine the approximate Charge Time Charge Factor Table Voltmeter Reading Stale oT Pnarge 12 Volt Battery 24 Volt Battery Reading Charge Factor 12 67 25 34 100 11 AONVNALNIVIN Charge Time Needed if Amp Hours is Known e Find the Charge Factor for your battery in the table on page 11 e Multiply by the Amp Hour rating of the battery e Divide by the Charger Setting either 2 Amp 10 Amp or 20 Amp e Multiply by 1 25 to get the approximate Hours Needed to bring the battery to full charge Example 15 Amp 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 7 Hours Charge Time Needed if Reserve Capacity is Known e Find the Charge Factor for your battery in the table on page 11 e Multiply by the Res
7. Hazard Be sure that the power cord fits properly into the outlet If not have a qualified technician install a proper outlet Never alter the AC cord or plug provided Improper connection can result in electrical shock Your charger requires a 120V receptacle installed according to all local codes and ordinances D os Cord Wrap Cleat 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 e 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 e Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition e Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its length and for the AC ampere rating as specified in the chart below MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD Length of Cord in Feet AERE AWG Size of Cord 18 16 12 AWG American Wire Gauge Z 2 lt x oc Lu Q Oo 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 24 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 For batterie
8. OWNER S MANUAL DieHard 20 15 10 2 AMP FULLY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER Model No 200 713201 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 parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 600 198 SAFETY a Q lt x ui A Oo TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY sercu renien anena in A O EE ed ie 2 SAFETY canne E EE E E E 3 Important Safety INStrUCtIONS iissisiiissssisireiimsisnioescasssannrississieednaasineenasino inae sasasd neata 3 OPERATION ineens ene lohan eieiei an nate cee iieri aa Eaa Eaei oes 5 Before Using Your Battery Charger c cccecceeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeseeeseaeeseeeenneeeas 5 Assembling your Charger oren ienne ean E ESEN EE 5 PIUGGQING Mie a Ene E T elie eR ee 5 Usingan extensi n Cord cicciisccsens seh ecevaes casehecnestedescheesdeboedasectasueses REIS 5 Preparing Your Battery to be Charged s sseeeeseseeeereenesieeereernernstnneenennnrnneenennnen nenn 6 Using Your Battery Charger isssiscsrcisicricsrsinsciriussisseiiroeisionseisesinairisoiierrisessiareai inire 6 Setting the COMMONS sopen e ea TE ada Taa 6 Charging your Battery ciirsa niena a ara aaa aaan 8 IMSIDS VENICI Gis spioeneer nana a aa a ea ai a RSE 8 Outside Vehicle siaii a e aa EN aetna 9 Calculating Charge THING
9. charge level for The center switch controls the type of charge you want AUTOMATIC MANUAL or MAINTAINER your battery SELECTOR SWITCHES Your charger has four switches The switch on the top right is used to select the type of battery being charged REGULAR DEEP CYCLE or GEL CELL The switch on the left is used to select the battery voltage either 12 or 24 volt The switch on the lower right selects the charge rate e 2 AMP charge for 12 VOLT batteries 24 VOLT systems e 10 AMP charge for 12 VOLT batteries 24 VOLT systems e 20 AMP for 12 VOLT batteries or 15 AMP for 24 VOLT systems The battery voltage selection 12 or 24 volt will automatically determine whether the 20 or the 15 amp charge rate is used Battery Type The charger is designed to provide a specific charge best suited for charging each type of battery Charging a GEL CELL battery as a REGULAR or DEEP CYCLE battery can permanently damage it Charging a battery on anything but the proper selection can result in a partial charge or damaged battery DO NOT charge a Gel Cell on any other setting but Gel Cell DEEP CYCLE v REGULAR GEL CELL Battery Voltage Select the voltage of your battery The most common applications will be 12 volt but 24 volt battery systems are being widely used in special applications 12 VOLT 24 VOLT Charge Type e Use the MANUAL setting only if you check the charging progress frequently The cha
10. e battery s state of charge in the MAINTAINER mode RED STEADY GLOW When the red LED indicator glows steadily it means that the charger has not sensed a battery voltage The leads may be reversed on the posts or one or both connections may not be making solid contact Check your connections RED SLOW BLINK The charger has sensed a battery condition which prevents further charging Have the battery checked by a Sears technician CHARGING YOUR BATTERY Charging your battery inside the vehicle 1 Arrange the power cord and charging leads carefully in order to avoid damage that could be caused by the hood door or moving engine parts 2 Keep clear of the fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury 3 Check the polarity of the battery posts using the identification marks on the battery case POSITIVE POS P and NEGATIVE NEG N NOTE The positive post on top post batteries is usually larger than the negative post 4 Identify which battery post is the ground or connected to the chassis THE NEGATIVE POST IS NORMALLY THE ONE THAT IS GROUNDED 5 To charge a negative grounded post system Connect the red POSITIVE charger clamp to the ungrounded POSITIVE POS P post of the battery Rock or twist the clamps back and forth to make a solid connection Next connect the black NEGATIVE clamp to a heavy unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block away from the batter
11. erve Capacity rating of the battery e Divide by the Charger Setting either 2 Amp 10 Amp or 20 Amp e Multiply by 0 73 to get the approximate Hours Needed to bring the battery to full charge Example 95 Minute Reserve Capacity RC Battery 25 State of Charge 20 Amp Charger Setting RC x Charge Factor Charger Setting x 0 73 Hours Needed 95 x 0 75 20 x 0 73 2 6 Hours MAINTENANCE AND CARE To keep your battery charger working properly for years 1 Clean the clamps each time you are 2 Coil the input and output cords finished charging Wipe off any neatly when storing the charger battery fluid that may have This will help prevent accidental come in contact with the clamps to damage to the cords and charger prevent corrosion 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REASON No ammeter reading Clamps not making good Check for poor connection at battery Make connection 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 No AC power reaching Check AC outlet and extension cords for charger loose fitting plug Check for open fuse or
12. h all power turned off to the vehicle Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case POSITIVE POS P and NEGATIVE NEG N NOTE On top post batteries the positive battery terminal usually has a larger diameter than the negative one Connect the red POSITIVE charger clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery Be sure to rock the clip back and forth to make a solid connection Attach a 6 gauge AWG or a 4 gauge SAE insulated battery cable of at least 24 inches long to the NEGATIVE battery post This cable will provide a safer connection if arcing and sparking occur it will be at a distance from the battery NOTE The battery cable is not provided with the charger but may be purchased at most automotive stores Take the other end of the 6 gauge AWG or a 4 gauge SAE insulated 24 inch cable and standing as far away from the battery as possible connect the black NEGATIVE lead to the free end of the cable Rock the clamp to make a solid connection IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while making the final connection Set the Selector Switches to the desired settings See Setting the Controls on page 6 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet The green LED indicator should blink rapidly to indicate that the battery is being charged When the battery is fully charged the green LED indicator will glow steadily e
13. on of your battery charger Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are located and what they look like Replacement Parts List Model 713201 Item Description Part Number Item Description Part Number 1 Transformer 93026487 7 Handle 3599000270 2 SCRcontrol Module 2299000992 8 Switch left DPDT 0499000060 3 PCBoardAsm SWITCHES 2299000991 9 Meter 5399100095 4 Circuit Breaker 3999000089 10 Faceplate 0899001078 5 _OutputCord 3899000738 11 Owner s Manual 0000000600 6 ACPowercord 90026116 42 Cord Wrap Cleats 1199004390 v gt p For information about troubleshooting Call toll free from anywhere in the U S A 7 am to 4 30 pm CST Monday through Friday 1 800 732 7764 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For the location of an authorized Sears Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information e Product Type 20 15 10 2 AMP Fully Automatic Battery Charger Model Number 200 713201 e Part Number See Page 14 e Part Description See Page 14 16
14. rger will not stop charging when the battery reaches full charge possibly damaging the battery if left on too long A severely discharged battery may not have enough charge to start the control circuit in an automatic setting In this case charge on MANUAL until the battery has enough charge to accept an Automatic setting e Use the AUTOMATIC setting for all batteries and charge rates The charger will automatically stop charging when the battery reaches full charge and begin charging again when battery requires e Use the MAINTAINER to maintain a charge in batteries stored for long periods such as those in RVs seasonal farm equipment and the like Use after fully charging the battery in one of the charging positions MANUAL Yy AUTOMATIC MAINTAINER Charge Rate e Use the 2 AMP charge rate when you can afford the time The lower the charge rate the longer it will take but the battery is subjected to much less stress Unless a Gel Cell battery manufacturer recommends otherwise use the 2 AMP rate for charging e Use the10 AMP 12 24 VOLT rate for most common charging applications It provides the most complete charge with the least stress on the battery e Use the 20 AMP 12 VOLT rate when speed is important This rate is selected when 12 VOLT is selected on the Battery Voltage switch It provides a faster charge than the 10 AMP rate The 15 AMP 24 VOLT rate is selected when 24 VOLT is selected on the Battery Vol
15. s with removable cell caps if required by the manufac turer add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level recommended This will help purge excessive gases from the cells Be careful not to overfill If you 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 e Wear safety glasses See additional Personal Safety Precautions on page 4 e Be sure that the area around the battery is well ventilated while it is being charged e 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 accessories to avoid sparks from occurring NOTE A marine battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER To obtain the best results from your battery charger you must know how to use it properly This section will tell you how to set the controls and how you can charge a battery while it is still in the vehicle or you can remove it and then charge it Follow the instructions below depending on how you choose to charge your battery SETTING THE CONTROLS All controls are located on the front of the charger Follow these instructions to obtain the correct
16. tage switch 10 AMP _ VOLT 2 AMP 20 AMP 12 VOLT 12 24 VOLT 15 AMP 24 VOLT AMMETER The ammeter indicates the measure amount of amperes being drawn by the battery When you first start charging a battery the reading will be high with the needle near 20 using the 20 amp charging rate e Inthe MANUAL setting as the battery charges the needle will fall to about 8 or 10 amps indicating a charged battery e In both AUTOMATIC settings the meter needle will fall to zero when the battery has completed the charging cycle A freshly charged battery s voltage will drop shortly after charging stops and the charger if left connected may resume charging This off and on cycling will continue until the battery s voltage no longer drops enough to restart the charger e Atthe 2 amp charging rate you will notice very little needle movement DC AMPS Zl FULL CHARGE CHECK BATTERY LED INDICATORS Two LED INDICATORS provide information on the state of charge by glowing steadily or blinking at different intervals GREEN FAST BLINK When the charger is charging a battery the green LED indicator will blink rapidly GREEN STEADY GLOW In all settings the green LED indicator will glow when the charging cycle is complete In the MANUAL setting stop charging when the green LED indicator glows steadily GREEN SLOW BLINK A slowly blinking green LED indicates that the charger is maintaining th
17. ter for at least 10 minutes Then immediately get medical attention PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your own personal safety please follow the following precautions 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 chargerin 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 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 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 PLUGGING IT IN WARNING Electrical Shock
18. y DO NOT connect clamp to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal parts See Figure A To charge a positive grounded post system Connect the black NEGATIVE charger clamp to the NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded post of the battery Then connect the red POSITIVE clamp to a heavy unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block away from the battery DO NOT connect clamp to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal parts IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and turn face away from the battery when making connections NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM Figure A Set the Selector Switches to the desired settings See Setting the Controls on page 6 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet The green LED indicator should blink rapidly to indicate that the battery is being charged When the battery is fully charged the green LED indicator will glow steadily e Ifan AUTOMATIC setting is used the charger will automatically stop charging e Ifa MANUAL setting is used you must monitor the charging and stop the charger manually When the battery is fully charged first unplug the charger power cord Then standing away from the battery remove the charger clamp from the chassis first then from the battery post 10 Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location Charging your battery outside the vehicle 1 Remove the battery from vehicle making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first wit
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