Sears 200.71233 User's Manual
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1. DIGITAL DISPLAY VOLT AND CHARGE RATE SELECTOR 6 VOLT 12 VOLT CHARGE lt TEST 3 WAY SWITCH lt OFF SET TIME lt AIR COMPRESSOR PUSH LTAGE BATTERY ALTERNATOR TEST AMPS AIR PRESSURE PSI DISPLAY MODE SELECTOR 2A 15A 50A 50A 125A START 225A START E SELECT BUTTON PUSH Charging Your Battery NOTE A marine boat boat battery must be removed and charged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use Ch 1 arging your battery in the vehicle Arrange the power cord and charging cords care fully in order to avoid damage that could be caused by the hood door or moving engine parts Keep hands hair clothing and jewelry clear of the fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury Check the polarity of the battery posts using the identification marks on the battery case POSI TIVE POS P and NEGATIVE NEG N NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM Identify which post of the battery is grounded or connected to the chassis THE NEGATIVE POST IS NORMALLY THE ONE THAT IS GROUNDED To charge a negative grounded post system Connect the red POSITIVE battery charger clamp to the ungrounded POSITIVE POS P post of the battery Then connect the black NEGATIVE clamp to a heavy metal part of the chassis or engine block away from2. TO SET THE TIMER 1 Press the lt symbol for less time and the gt symbol for more time 2 The Timer LED will light and digital display will show the time in minutes 3 To turn the timer off press the lt symbol until the digital display reads UFF or push the CHARGE SELECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR switch to OFF TIMER HOLD The Timer Hold feature overrides the timer allowing the charger to continue charging for over 2 25 hours This feature is most often used when the charging rate is 2 or 15 amps Using this feature requires closely monitoring the charge time and turning off the charger when the battery is fully charged NOTE When the battery is fully charged the charger and timer will NOT automatically turn off It is impor tant to monitor the charge level Not doing so may cause damage to your battery To activate the hold feature 1 Press the lt symbol until the Digital Display reads Hid 2 To release the Timer Hold press the until the digital display reads GFF or push the CHARGE SELECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR switch to OFF CHARGE SELECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR DIGITAL VOLT AND CHARGE RATE SELECTOR DISPLAY CHARGE TIMER lt TEST 3 WAY SWITCH 4 OFF SET TIME TonPES S R fi DISPLAY M SELECTOR VOLTAGE BATTERY ALTERNATOR TEST AMPS AIR PRESSURE PSI MODE 6 VOLT 12 VOLT 2A 15A 50A 50A 125A START Bi SE
3. 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 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 explo sive gases Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold 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 Parts 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 Replacement Parts List DieHard 71233 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 1 Handle 3599000286 2 Positive RED Cable w clamps 3899001519 3 Negative BLACK Cable w clamps 3899001520 4 Power Cord 90026140 5 Compressor Hose Assembly 2299001478 6 Compressor 2299001479 7 Circuit Breaker 3999000110 8 Power Board Heatsink Assembly 2299001470 9 Transformer 93026584 10 Fan Motor 0099000360 11 Hardware Kit 2299001076 12 Wheel 0099000080 13 Handle Grip 0399000018 14 Axle 0099000066 15 Mounting Foot 1199003352
4. Precautions For your own personal safety please follow the following precautions To reduce the risk of explosion explosive gases or injury while using your battery charger follow the precautions listed below 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 or cleaning Always charge battery in a well ventilated area 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 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 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 water for at least 10 minutes Then immediately get medical attention 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
5. are aligned with the screw holes on each side of the wheel charger Attach handle using the same screws Plugging it in A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Be sure that power cord fits properly into 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 should be grounded to reduce the risk of electrical shock Your charger is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a ground ing plug designed to be used on a 120 volt circuit The plug must be plugged into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances 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 Make sure the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of the plug on the charger Use only 3 conductor grounded extension cord when necessary Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition e Use the recommended minimum AWG American Wire Gauge to be sure that wire size is large enough for the rating of the charger MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD Length of Cord in Feet 25 50 100 150 AWG Size o
6. battery clamps to the battery as outlined in Charging Your Battery on page 10 4 The digital display will show the voltage of the battery 12V BATTERY VOLTAGES 12 8 or more volts Charged battery 12 2 12 8 volts Battery needs charging 12 2 or less volts Discharged battery needs charging 6V BATTERY VOLTAGES 6 4 or more volts Charged battery 6 1 6 4 volts Battery needs charging 6 1 or less volts Discharged battery needs charging NOTE If after charging the battery does not hold a charge have the battery tested by a qualified techni cian ALTERNATOR GENERATOR TEST 1 Push the switch located on the front panel to CHARGE TEST 2 Press the DISPLAY MODE SELECTOR button and select VOLTAGE The display will show the voltage of the battery 3 Hook the battery clamps to the battery as outlined in Charging Your Battery on page 10 4 Start the engine and while it is at a fast idle read the digital display NOTE The battery should be in a good state of charge before doing this test VOLT AND CHARGE RATE SELECTOR 6 VOLT 12 VOLT 2A 15A 125A START 225A START COMPRESSOR a DISPLAY MODE SELECTOR E SELECT BUTTON 12V ALTERNATOR GENERATOR DISPLAY 14 15 volts Good condition 12 8 or less volts Check with qualified technician 12 8 14 volts or See vehicle owner s 15 volts or more manual NOTE If the digital display reads le
7. sure to rock the clamp back and forth to make a solid connec tion IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and face away from battery while you are making the final connection Make sure the power is set to the OFF position Then plug the power cord into a grounded 3 prong AC wall outlet Push the switch located on the front panel to CHARGE Press the TIMER to the desired charge time from 30 135 minutes If more than 135 minutes of charging time is needed the hold position can be used When using the HOLD feature the battery being charged must be monitored closely to avoid over charging Press the VOLT AMP SELECTOR to the desired charge position See CHARGE RATE chart on page 12 for correct settings When the battery is fully charged turn OFF the timer then push the switch located on the front panel to OFF Unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet Face away from battery and remove the charger clamps from the NEGATIVE end of the cable first then from the POSITIVE post Clean and store the battery charger Calculating charge times The Chart Method 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 fits into the chart e Small batteries motorcycles garden tractors etc are usually rated in Ampere Hours AH For example 6 to 12 AH or 12 to 32 AH e Batteries in cars and smaller trucks are usually rated i
8. the battery Do not connect clamp to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal parts 10 10 11 12 13 To charge a positive grounded post system Connect the black NEGATIVE battery charger clamp to the NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded post of the battery Then connect the red POSI TIVE 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 face away from the battery while making connections Twist or rock clamps back and forth to make a solid connection This will help make better contact and help keep them from slipping off and causing sparks Make sure the power is set to the OFF position Then plug the power cord into a 3 prong AC wall outlet Push the switch located on the front panel to CHARGE TEST Press the VOLT AMP SELECTOR to the desired charge position See CHARGE RATE chart on page 12 for correct settings Charging starts Press the TIMER to the desired charge time from 5 135 minutes If more than 135 minutes of charging time is needed the HOLD position can be used When using the HOLD feature the battery being charged must be monitored closely to avoid over charging When the battery is fully charged push the switch located on the front panel to OFF Unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet Facing away from the battery remove the charger cl
9. 16 Control Board w Air Sensor 2299001480 17 Faceplate 0899002633 18 Rocker Switch ON OFF ON 0400000037 19 Owner s Manual 0099000538 Wiring Diagram Pos RED BAT CABLE 3899001519 BLACK SWITCH 0000000144 TIE WRAP a A SPRING 701 HOSE CLAMP A 2 653 E ILIHM CABLE TIE THROUGH UPPER LANCE COMPRESSOR O O 6 pet x Q ES 8 Q SA W z 2 BREAKER a 3999000110 all i B N 8 va Te wrap A OU 144 N PLACE TIE NE BUSHING 049 SCR MODULE ASS Y 2299001470 1547 BLUE 546 HOSE CLAMP t 603 T BLK 1 CAP Assy i 2299001525 FAN MOTOR 10099000360 XFORMER 84 aHa oH sw HARNESS 20 604 CONTROL BD 2299001480 W SENSOR DISPLAY HOSE CLAMP 603 1550 i BLACK 595 1ddq HILS 1 BLUE RED JUMPER 1551 E COMPRESSOR RED NEG BLACK BAT CABLE 3899001520 CAPACITOR RED Before Using Your Battery Charger It is important to prepare your charger for use This section will tell you how to assemble the charger ground and connect the power cord and prepare to charge a battery Assembling your charger It is import
10. LECT BUTTON 225A START Using the compressor CAUTION Read instructions of the product being inflated before using the compressor Avoid over inflation do not exceed the manufacturer s recom mended pressures Do not leave the air compressor unattended during use NOTE The 12 volt compressor is rated for 120 PSI The compressor will not start at pressure greater than 80 PSI To use the air compressor 1 If necessary unscrew the valve stem cap from the tire 2 Attach the brass nozzle of the compressor hose and thread onto the tire stem until it is secure 3 To start the air compressor push the switch located on the front panel to AIR COMPRESSOR The Air Pressure PSI LED will light and the PSI will show in the digital display 4 The air compressor will run for a maximum of 15 minutes or it may automatically shut down sooner if a high load causes it to overheat It will then cool for 20 minutes The digital display will read Ht After 20 minutes the air compressor will automati cally restart If HOt reads on the digital display when first using the compressor leave the charger on for one minute and the compressor will restart 6 To turn off the air compressor push the switch located on the front panel to OFF a ESTIMATED TIME FOR INFLATING Car Tire P205 75R14 Truck Tire 265 75R16 Bike Tire 26 x 1 95 In Read the LED display to ensure proper pressure has been reached Do not over
11. OWNER S MANUAL DieHar BATTERY CHARGER 50 15 2 Amp Manual ENGINE STARTER With Battery Tester and Air Compressor 225 125 Amp Model No 200 71233 CAUTION Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions and follow them with each use of this product DieHard 225 TIMER CONTROLLED Battery Charger Engine Starter With Built in Battery Tester 22 and Air Compressor Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 00 99 000538 0506 Table Of Contents Warranty ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseeeeeeseeeeseeesesseeneseeeeesenaes 1 Using Your Battery Charger cccessceeeseeceeeeeees 7 Important Safety Instructions seeeeeeeeees 2 Setting the controls ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeees 7 Lat ele 3 Using the COMPreSSOL ninisi 9 Wiring Diagram cceceeeeecceeeeeeneeeseeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeesnenes 3 Using the engine start feature eee 9 Before Using Your Battery Charger sssseee 4 Charging your battery cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Assembling your Charger eecseceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeee 4 Calculating charge times cccscceeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Plugging WOU 22252 ene cesnceecseeenssdeacecsneeebaaeeeeseeveniaacee 5 Troubleshooting 2 s eeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeees 13 Using an extension cord esssseseerrrressrrrrrrenena 6 Preparing your battery to be charged 6 Maintenance and care sssseesssresserrirr
12. amps in this order 1 from the vehicle chassis or engine block 2 from the battery post or terminal Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location Charging your battery outside the vehicle NOTE A marine boat must be removed and charged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use 1 Remove battery from vehicle making sure to dis connect grounded terminal first with all power turned off to the vehicle 2 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 3 Connect the red POSITIVE charger clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery Be sure to rock the clamp back and forth to make a solid connection 4 Attach at least a 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable of at least 24 inches in length to the NEGA TIVE battery post This cable will provide a safer connection because any arcing and sparking will not occur directly over the battery The battery cable is not provided with the charger but may be purchased at most automotive accessory outlets 11 10 11 12 Take the other end of the 6 gauge AWG insu lated battery cable at least 24 inches in length and standing as far away from the battery as possible connect the black NEGATIVE charger clamp to the free end of the cable Be
13. ant to fully assemble your charger before use Follow these instructions for easy assembly PARTS TOOLS NEEDED Two 10 32 thread cutting 3 8 wrench screws for mounting foot Two 1 4 20 thread cutting 5 16 wrench screws for wheels Two wheels Hammer One axle Screwdriver for handle assembly Two axle caps Two axle brackets One handle One handle grip One mounting foot Remove charger from packing materials and place charger face down Attach mounting foot and secure with the two 1 4 20 thread cutting screws provided Z A A Attach Foot E ZB Aa 1p 1p Axle Assembly Hold axle upright on floor or work surface Then using a hammer tap one of the axle caps onto the top end of the axle Be sure to tap the hub on straight Slide both wheels onto the axle with the hubs facing inward Tap the other axle cap onto the opposite end of the axle and place the axle assembly onto the bottom of the charger TMT I continued on next page Axle Assembly continued Place the charger on its side Place one end of each bracket into slot then place the axle assembly under each bracket Fasten the other side of each bracket using the two 10 32 thread cutting screws provided Handle 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
14. ding on Digital Battery severely Continue to charge battery for another two hours If Display discharged problem continues call Sears Service at 1 800 SEARS 64 or Digital Display does DISPLAY MODE SELEC Check if DISPLAY MODE SELECTOR and SELECT not change TOR and SELECT BUT BUTTON options are selected correctly TON may have been selected incorrectly Battery severely Continue to charge battery for another two hours If discharged problem continues call Sears Service at 1 800 SEARS 64 Circuit breaker in Shorted battery clamps Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high charger cycles on Separate the clamps Check for worn cables and replace and off with a if needed clicking sound Shorted battery Have a Sears Service Center test the battery Charger leads reversed Correct connections Volt Amp Selector Switch Correct Volt Amp Selector setting set to the START position Short start cycle Drawing more than 225 Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn If when cranking amps for a period equal to cranking draws more than 225 amps crank time may be engine or less than 5 seconds less than 5 seconds Failure to wait for 3 Wait 3 minutes before next crank minutes 180 seconds between cranks Digital Display reads Extension cord too long Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord less than selected or wire gauge is too small charge rate when charging a discharged Weak cell or sulfated S
15. e battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore Maintenance and care A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years 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 The cords can be wrapped around the handle of the charger This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger 3 Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion Using Your Battery Charger To obtain the best results from your battery charger you must know how to use it properly This section tells how to set the controls and how to charge a battery in and out of the vehicle Setting the controls Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery TOUCH PAD CONTROLS AND DIGITAL DISPLAY The touch pad controls and digital display for your Timer Controlled 71233 Battery Charger and Engine Starter are located on the front control panel The digital display shows volts amps timer minutes air pressure GFF and Hid The LEDs indicate which function is active The touch pad controls and digital display are explained in detail by function BATTERY CHARGE The Battery Charger charges 6V and 12V batteries Verify the nominal voltage
16. f Cord AWG American Wire Gauge 16 14 10 8 Preparing your battery to be charged It is important that you read and follow these guide lines while you are preparing to charge your battery Make sure that you have a 12 volt or 6 volt lead acid battery Clean the battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes or on your hands If you have a battery with removable cell caps if required add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level indicated by the manufacturer 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 neces sary 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 Wear safety glasses See additional Personal Safety Precautions on page 2 Be sure that the area around the battery is well ventilated while it is being charged If ventilation is poor any gases emitted from the battery can be manually blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non metallic 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 A spark may be caused if all accessories in the vehicle are not completely turned off NOTE A marin
17. inflate 1 8 minutes 2 15 minutes 30 seconds to 2 minutes Using the engine start feature The Engine Start is a feature to help start the engine of your vehicle 1 Push the switch located on the front panel to CHARGE TEST 2 Push SELECT BUTTON and choose 125A START 6 volt or 225A START 12 volt The ENGINE START feature will deliver 125 amps to help crank a 6 volt system and 225 amps to help crank a 12 volt system 3 Push the symbol located in the Timer Set Time section until the number 5 is displayed 4 Crank the engine for no more than 5 seconds If it does not start wait three minutes before cranking again for no more than 5 seconds NOTE During extremely cold weather or if the battery is severely exhausted charge the battery for about 5 minutes in the 50 amp setting before cranking the engine 5 After the engine starts push the switch located on the front panel to OFF Unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet 6 Disconnect the output clamps from the battery 7 Clean and store the charger in a dry location 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 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 CHARGE SELECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR
18. ion Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer The use of attachments not recom mended by the manufacturer may result in fire electric shock or injury Help us help you REMEMBER 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 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 will corrode and damage the charger Never use charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances These batteries may burst and cause personal injury Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is energized Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow been dropped or otherwise damaged Take it to a 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 Personal Safety
19. n Reserve Capacity RC Cold Cranking Amps CCA or both e Marine or deep cycle batteries are usually rated in Reserve Capacity RC e NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOM MENDED 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 prior to recharging Add more time for severly dis charged batteries BATTERY SIZE RATING CHARGE RATE CHARGING TIME HOURS SMALL Motorcycle garden 6 12 AH BATTERIES tractor etc 12 32 AH Oo 24 R MR 200 315 CCA 40 60 RC 11 14 90 120 min 30 40 min CAR TRUCKS 315 550 CCA 60 85 RC 14 18 120 130 min 40 45 min 550 1000 CCA 85 190 RC 18 35 2 5 4 5 45 90 min 80 RC MARINE DEEP CYCLE The Hydrometer or Electronic Method To find 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 PERCENT PERCENT OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF CHARGE CHARGE NEEDED 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 Amp Hours Reserve Capacity 16 NOTE The Reserve Capacity can be ob
20. of your battery before charging the battery It is important to read and follow Charging Your Battery instructions on page 10 After the clamp connections are made you can start charging the battery 1 Connect clamp to battery Plug the power cord of the charger into a 3 prong grounded AC wall outlet 2 Push the switch located on the front panel CHARGE SELECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR to CHARGE TEST 3 Push the VOLT AND CHARGE RATE SELEC TOR button until the desired voltage and amps LED illuminates The charging process will begin for the amount of time set on the timer 4 To turn OFF the charger push the switch located on the front panel CHARGE SELECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR to OFF The charging process will stop 5 Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet 6 Disconnect the battery charging clamps in the proper order as outlined in Charging Your Battery on page 10 CHARGE SELECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR CHARGE 3 WAY SWITCH lt OFF SET TIME lt AIR DIGITAL DISPLAY VOLTAGE lt TEST BATTERY ALTERNATOR TEST AMPS C AIR PRESSURE 50A 50A BATTERY TEST The Battery Test is based on the terminal voltage of the battery If the battery is installed in the vehicle make sure the engine and all accessories are turned off before testing 1 Push the switch located on the front panel to CHARGE TEST 2 Press the DISPLAY MODE SELECTOR button and select VOLTAGE 3 Hook the
21. rate Lower the charging rate to continue To determine an accurate reading of your battery s voltage before you charge 1 Push the switch located on the front panel CHARGE SELECTOR AIR COMPRESSOR to CHARGE 2 Press the DISPLAY MODE button so the VOLT AGE LED lights 3 Connect the battery charger as outlined in Charg ing Your Battery on page 10 The voltage will be displayed NOTE If a battery has recently been charged or in a vehicle that has been run recently turn on the vehicle s headlights for a few minutes before reading the meter to avoid getting a false reading from a surface charge 4 Turn off vehicle s headlights and read the digital display 5 To turn OFF the charger push the switch located on the front panel to OFF The charger will shut off 6 Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet 7 Disconnect the battery charging clamps as out lined in Charging Your Battery on page 10 TIMER The timer is designed to allow the battery to be charged for a designated amount of time To accu rately charge your battery you must know the size of the battery in ampere hours or reserve capacity in units as well as the state of charge Since this infor mation is not known by the charger the timer limit is set at 2 25 hours to prevent the battery from over charging to a point where it can be severely damaged If you do not know the charge state of your battery set the timer at one hour or less
22. rereerinneesenna 6 Please read this Manual before using your Battery Charger The DieHard model 71233 Manual Battery Charger Engine Starter with Battery Tester and Air Compressor 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 For information about troubleshooting call toll 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 Warranty THREE YEAR FULL WARRANTY If this Battery Charger fails 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 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING e 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 RVs trolling motors etc This charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in an automotive applicat
23. ss than 12 8 volts the charging system may have loose fan belts a defective voltage regulator or alternator Additional tests may be required to find the exact cause Take the vehicle to a qualified service center 6V ALTERNATOR GENERATOR DISPLAY 7 7 5 volts Good condition 6 4 or less volts Check with qualified technician 6 4 7 volts or See vehicle owner s 7 5 volts or more manual VOLT AND CHARGE RATE SELECTOR The VOLT AND CHARGE RATE SELECTOR allows you to select the correct battery voltage and amp draw rate to match your charging needs Read the following operating instructions for making the proper settings for charging a battery When you first start charging a battery the amp reading will be high As the battery becomes charged the reading will decrease To determine the amount of amps being drawn by the battery 1 Press the DISPLAY MODE button until the AMPS LED lights a As the battery charges at 50 amps the reading will decrease to 15 or 20 amps at full charge You should stop charging the battery at this time b When charging at 15 amps the display should show 15 amps for a discharged battery and 7 8 amps for a fully charged battery You should stop charging the battery at this time c At the 2 amp charge rate little or no display change will occur NOTE The digital display will read L or Overload if more than 50 Amps are supplied to the battery Overload means too high a charging
24. tained from the battery specification sheet or the owner s manual fare ss m isore 3 40 Mm 180 RC 33 NR 4 10 NR 27 3 5 NR NR 130 min NR NR NR NR To calculate time needed for a charge e 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 15 50 amps Multiply the result by 1 25 and you ll have the 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 of charge needed x 1 25 hours Charger Setting of charge 100 AH Rating x 50 charge needed x 1 25 4 16666 15 Charger Setting hours 100 x 50 3 3333 x 1 25 4 16666 15 You would need to charge your 100 Ampere Hour Battery for a little more than 4 hours at the 15 Amp charge rate using the above example Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself Please read through this table for a possible solution if a problem occurs PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REASONS No reading on Digital AC cord and or extension Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting Display charger fan cord is loose plug not working Poor electrical connection Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet No rea
25. ulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge after battery plate in battery a period of time If the battery will not take a charge have a Sears Service Center test the battery The battery is only Continue to charge battery partially discharged Charger makes a loud Transformer laminations Continue charging Buzz is not abnormal buzz or hum vibrate buzz Digital Display reads Time limit on compressor Let compressor cool down for 20 minutes It will auto HOT when compressor has expired matically reset Turn the compressor switch OFF and is selected and compressor will reset after 1 minute When using air com Total pressure exceeds Do Not use air compressor at pressures greater than pressor Digital Display 120 PSI 120 PSI shows i Pressure exceeds 80 PSI Start air compressor first then attach nozzle to high before air compressor pressure load product to be inflated starts 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 Central Time Monday through Friday For information about troubleshooting call toll 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 14
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