Sears 200.71206 User's Manual
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1. Calculating Charge Time Continued When you know the percent of charge and the AmpHour AH rating of your battery you can calculate the approx imate time needed to bring your battery to a full charge To convert Reserve Capacity to Amp Hour AH Rating divide Reserve Capacity by 2 and add 16 AH Reserve Capacity 16 2 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 or 6 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 CONVERSION EXAMPLE amp Hour Rating x of Charge Needed Charger Setting x 1 25 Hours of Charge 100 AH Rating x 50 charge needed x 1 25 10 4 Hours 6 Charger Setting 100x 50 8 33 x 1 25 10 4 6 You would need to charge your 100 Ampere Hour Battery for approximately 10 hours at the 6 Amp charge rate using the above example 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 Coil the input and out2. OWNER S MANUAL SEARS 6 2 AMP MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY OPERATION Model No Lu 200 71206 2 lt Lu lt y O O T Y Lu l Mm gt Ez CAUTION Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 0000000508 1 196 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warran stirs acai dee mee a meeet E 2 Important Safety Instructions u auu00a0000 000nnanuonnnnunnnnunnnnnunnnnnnn anne 3 Before Using Your Battery Charger uuus au00000000nnnn0nnanunnnnnunnnnnnn ann 5 AP ire 5 Using an extension cord seiten eigene 5 Preparing your battery to be Charged cccoccccocccoccncncnconcnnnancnncnnoncnonannonnnos 6 Using Your Battery Charger ssssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn 6 Sening ihe CO FREON S een a a nes ee 6 Charging your battery auensinmsumanneeunnnna ETT 7 Calculating charge nee nenne 9 Using the engine Start feature uu0222u00 00s0nnnnn neuen nenne neuen nenne nennen 11 Maintenance and care un ee ea 11 TEOUDIESNOOLNG peri io RAR 12 AAA eeu 2 NIEREN AN UESEUEEGERE ARSER AUSES 13 Wiring DIAO A siini EE ehe een innere 14 Please read this Owner s Manual before using your Battery Charger The Sears model 200 71206 Manual Battery Charger offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use Thi
3. in 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 BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER It is important to prepare your charger for use This section will tell you about your charger s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging PLUGGING IT IN 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 elect trical shock Your charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electical shock Your charger is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equip ment grounding conductor and a grounding Iplug desinged to be used on a 120 volt circuit The plug must be plugged into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in acc ordance with all local codes and ordin ances A TEMPORARY adapter may be used to connect the charger to a two pole outlet if a properly grounded outlet is not available Use the adapter ONLY until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician DANGER Before using an adapter as illustrated be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded The green colored grounding clip of the
4. 200 71206 e Part Number See Page 13 REPAIR SERVICES e Part Description See Page 13 America s Repair Specialists
5. LLY THE ONE THAT IS GROUNDED Fig A 5 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 unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block away from the battery Donot connect clamp to carburetor fuel lines or sheetmetal parts 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 POSITIVE clamp to a heavy unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block Do not NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM Figure A connect clamp to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal parts IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while making connections 6 Connect the clamp to the battery post and twist or rock back and forth to make a solid connection This will help keep the clamps from slipping off the posts and causing sparks 7 Select the charge rate with the Selector Switch then plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to begin charging 8 The charger will not stop when the battery is fully charged For this reason it is important to check charging progress frequently Overcharging can damage a battery you must moni tor and unplug charger when battery is fully charged 9 When the battery is fully charged the AMMETE
6. R pointer will fall to about half the charge rate selected For specific positions refer to the Ammeter section in Using your battery charger on page 6 10 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps 11 Standing away f rom the battery re move the charger clamps in this order 1 from the chassis connection and 2 from the battery post or terminal 12 Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location Continued Charging your battery outside the vehicle POSITIVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY TO GROUNDED POWER OUTLET Figure B 1 Remove the battery from vehicle making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first with all accessories and lights turned off in 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 post than the negative one 3 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 4 Attach a 6 gauge AWG or a 4 gauge SAE insulated battery cable of at least 24 inches in length to the NEGATIVE battery post This cable will provide a safer connection because arcing and sparking will occur away from the battery The battery c
7. able is not provided with the charger but may be purchased at most automotive accessory outlets 5 Take the other end of the 6 gauge AWG ora 4 gauge SAE insulated 24 inch cable and standing as far away from the battery as possible connect the black NEGATIVE lead of the charger to the free end ofthe cable Rock the clamp to make a solid connection IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while making this final connection 6 Selectthe rate of charge with the Select or Switch then plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to begin charging 7 The charger will not stop when the battery is fully charged For this reason it is important to check charging progress frequently Overcharging can damage a battery you must monitor and unplug charger when battery is fully charged 8 When the battery is fully charged the AMMETER pointer will fall to about halfthe charge rateselected For specific positions refer to the Ammeter section in Using your battery charger on page 6 9 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps 10 Stand away from the battery and remove thecharger leads from the NEGATIVE connection first then from the POSITIVE battery post or terminal 11 Clean and store the battery charger ina dry location CALCULATING CHARGE TIME The Chart Method Use the following table to more accu ratel
8. adapter must be attached by a screw to a properly grounded outlet If unsure whether outlet is properly grounded contact a professional electrician If necessary replace the original outlet cover screw with a longer one that will secure the grounding clip to the outlet cover and make a ground connection to the grounded outlet 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 the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of the plug on the charger e Use only 3 conductor grounded extension cord when necessary 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 accompanying chart Length of Cord in Feet 100 150 AWG Size of Cord 18 16 AWG American Wire Gauge lt Q lt CC LU o O PREPARING YOUR BATTERY TO BE CHARGED It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery e Make sure that you have a 12 volt lead acid battery e Clean the battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes e f you have a battery with removable cell caps if required add distilled water to each cell until the
9. battery acid reaches the level recommended 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 necessary Continue to the next step listed below e Take time to read all battery manufacturer s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recom mended 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 If ventilation is poor gas can be manually blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non metallic material as a fan e 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 marine battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER 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 or out of the vehicle SETTING THE CONTROLS SELECTOR SWITCHES A 2 way switch is used to select the 2 AMP or the 6 AMP charge rate A A 6 AMP 2 AMP AMMETER The AMMETER indicates the measured amount of amperes being drawn by the battery Wh
10. e 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 gt LU LL lt v PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your own personal safety please follow the following precautions 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 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
11. en you first start charging a battery the reading will be high with the needle near 6 using the 6 amp charging rate As the battery charges the needle will fall to about 2 or 3 amps indicating a charged battery At the 2 amp charging rate as the battery charges the needle will fall to about 3 4 to 1 amp indicating a charged battery Continued When using the ENGINE START feature the needle will swing into the Start red area of the scale while you are cranking the engine The percent of charge scale is intended as a visual aid to help simplify reading the state of charge of the battery The meter is scaled for use with the 10 amp charge rate only For the 2 amp charge rate use the red triangle The percent of charge is based on current drawn by the battery For this reason accuracy will vary with the size and battery type Charging Your Battery Charging a battery in the vehicle 1 Arrange the power cord and charging leads carefully to avoid damage that could be caused by the hood door or moving engine parts 2 Keep clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury 3 Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case POSITIVE POS P or and NEGATIVE NEG N or NOTE The positive post on top post batteries is usually larger than the negative post 4 Identify which battery post is ground or connected to the chassis THE NEGATIVE POST IS NORMA
12. n 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion explosive gases or injury while using your battery charger follow the precautions listed below service or repair is required Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electri cal 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 vieaitaigd area Battery chargers get hot during operation and must have proper ventilation Air needs to flow around entire charger Do not set on flammable items like carpeting upholstery paper card board etc Will damage leather and melt plastic and rubber Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is ener gized 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 th
13. put cords neatly when storing the charger This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion 11 LU Q Z lt lt LU gt lt TROUBLESHOOTING 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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REASONS No ammeter reading Clamps not making good Check for poor connection at battery connection Make sure clamps and posts are clean 2 amp charge rate Ammeter needle will indicate little activ ity at the 2 amp charge rate No AC power reaching charger Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting plug Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet Circuit breaker in Shorted battery clamps Separate the clamps Circuit charger cycles on and breaker cycles when current off with a clicking draw is too high Check for worn sound cables and replace if needed Shorted battery Have qualified Sears technician test the battery Charger leads reversed Correct connections on battery Ammeter reads less Extension cord too long or Use shorter or heavier extension cord than selected charge wire gauge to small rate when charging Sulfated battery will eventually take a Battery has
14. s manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully WARRANTY FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY If within two years from the date of purchase this battery charger fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship simply RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair or replace it 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 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 air planes vans RV s trolling motors etc This charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electri cal system other than in an automotive application 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 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 froze
15. weak cell or normal charge if left connected If the sulfated plate battery will not take a charge have it tested by a qualified Sears technician Battery is only partially Continue charging battery discharged Charger makes a loud Transformer laminations Continue charging Buzz is not buzz or hum vibrate buzz abnormal Shorted diode hum Have charger tested by qualified technician Ifthe 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 Friday 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 4 AC Power Cord 90026058 Sleeving Red 2 required 0399000007 15 Owner s Manual and Parts List Not Shown 0000000508 13 WIRING DIAGRAM 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 SEARS 64 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 a Sears Repair 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 6 2 AMP S IRS Manual Battery Charger SEA 9 e Model Number
16. y 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 Batteries in cars and smaller trucks Marine or deep cycle batteries are usually rated in Reserve Capacity RC NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENED 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 severely discharged batteries are usually rated in Reserve Capac ity RC Cold Cranking Amps CCA or both BATTERY SIZE RATING SMALL Motorcycle garden 6 12 AH BATTERIES tractor etc 12 32 AH 4 10 200 315 CCA 40 60 RC 11 14 CHARGE RATE CHARGING TIME HOURS NR 4 5 CAR TRUCKS 315 550 CCA 60 85RC 14 18 ae 550 1000 CCA 85 190 RC 18 35 6 12 MARINE DEEP CYCLE 80 RC 18 6 140 RC 160 RC 180 RC 27 30 33 The Hydrometer or Electronic Method To find the time needed to fully charge your battery determine the battery s charge level with a hydrometeror electronic Percent of Charge Tester The following table will help you convert hydrometer readings to percent of charge values SPECIFIC PERCENT GRAVITY OF CHARGE PERCENT OF CHARGE NEEDED Continued
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