Sears 200.71201 User's Manual
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1. SEARS America s Repair Specialists2. LT or 12 VOLT battery 6 wi 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 NORMALLY THE ONE THAT IS GROUNDED 5 To charge a negative grounded post system Connect the red POSITIVE battery charger clamp to the ungrounded POSITIVE POS P post of the NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM battery Then connect the black NEGATIVE clamp to aheavy 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 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 connect clamp to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal parts QUICK DISCONNECT HARNESS IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and face away To permanently attach to a
3. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL Model No 200 71201 1 5 AMP MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER 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 Table Of Contents Warranty ecient cea eiecndc necesita ttachncttancideadinnad 1 Using Your Battery Charger cceeeee 6 Important Safety Instructions cccccceeeeeee 2 Setting the CONEIOIS esses eects eeteeeeseiee 6 PMNS E E 3 Charging your Patery sssssssssssssrstssestsrerserseene ene 6 Before Using Your Battery Charger 0 0000 4 Calculating Charge UMNE tas hcsisasaccatiesiasstvettonmehacnntased 8 Plugging i iN susiana iiaiai 4 Maintenance and Care scseceieees ieee tenneens 9 Using an extension COrd cececceseeseesesseeseeseseeseeees 4 Troubleshooting gis scen cases ssestrnorderanantaurtannsteeandias 10 Preparing your battery to be charged 05 5 Please read this Owner s Manual before using your Battery Charger The Sears model 200 71201 Manual Battery Charger offers features to accommodate the needs for home 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 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 RET
4. URN 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 Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of explosion explosive gases or injury while using your battery charger follow the precautions listed below FINN AT e Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger battery and vehicle or equipment using battery e Use charger only on lead acid type rechargeable batteries such as those used in cars trucks trac tors airplanes vans RV s trolling motors etc This charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application e 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 e Place charger as far away from battery being charged as the charger cables will permit e Do not expose charger to rain or snow e Never charge a frozen battery If battery fluid electro lyte becomes frozen bring battery into a warm area to thaw before you begin charging e Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading sp
5. a battery You must monitor and unplug charger when battery is fully charged When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps Stand away from the battery and remove the charger leads from the NEGATIVE connection first then from the POSITIVE battery post Clean and store the charger in a dry location Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 POSITIVE NEGATIVE l 24 6 GAUGE CABLE BATTERY CHARGER OUTLET Calculating charge time 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 OF CHARGE PERCENT OF CHARGE NEEDED SPECIFIC GRAVITY 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 2 Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 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 e Multiply the Amp Hour rating by the charge needed 50 and divide by the char
6. ctrician 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 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 witha 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 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 Use only 3 conductor grounded extension cord when necessary e Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 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 Minimum Recommended Extension Cord AWG American Wire Gauge 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 6 or 12 volt lead acid battery e Clean the battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosio
7. ecific gravity or filling battery e Never set a battery on top of the charger e Never place charger directly above battery being charged The gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger e Never use charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances These batteries may burst and cause personal injury Personal Safety Precautions For your own personal safety please follow the follow ing precautions e Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead acid batteries e 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 e Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes skin or cloth ing If this happens wash immediately with soap and water Then get medical attention e 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 ten minutes Then immediately get medical attention Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 e 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 e To reduce risk of electrical shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning e Always charge battery i
8. ger rate 1 5 amps e Multiply the result by 1 25 and you ll have the approximate time needed in hours to bring the battery to full charge e Add one additional hour for a deep cycle battery Example Amp Hour Rating x charge needed x 1 25 hours Charger Setting of charge 20 AH Rating x 50 charge needed x 1 25 8 33 1 5 Charger Setting hours 20 x 5 6 66 x 1 25 8 33 1 5 You would need to charge your 20 Ampere Hour Bat tery for approximately 8 hours at the 1 5 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 your 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 acci dental damage to the cords and charger 3 Occasional cleaning of the case with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corro sion Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 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 Green LED No AC power Check AC outlet does not light reaching charger Charger not Wrong switch position Correct switch position and continue charging charg
9. ing battery 6V or 12V battery Poor connection at Unplug charger Reconnect clips then plug in again battery and continue charging Circuit breaker in Shorted battery clamps Separate the clamps Circuit breaker cycles when current charger cycles on and draw is too high sal aclicking Shorted battery Have a Sears technician test the battery Charger leads reversed Correct connections on battery Charger makes a Transformer laminations Continue charging Buzz is not abnormal loud buzz or hum vibrate buzz Shorted diode hum Have charger tested by qualified technician 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 Friday 10 Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 SEARS OWNER S MANUAL Model No 200 71201 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information e Product Type e Model Number e Part Number e Part Description 0000000506 995 1 5 AMP MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER 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
10. ke Fe Replacement Parts List Sears 71201 tem Description Part Number 1 Case Top 3799001372 Case Bottom 3799001352 AC Linecord 90026080 4 Output Cord 3899000543 6 LED Asm 3899000697 7 Transformer Asm 93026427 8 Owner s Manual 0000000506 9 Battery Cable w clips not shown 3899000198 10 Battery Cable w lugs not shown 3899000223 Wiring diagram Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 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 Plugging it in AWARNING 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 grounding 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 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 ele
11. lights turned off in 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 post than the negative one BATTERY 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 in length to the NEGATIVE battery post This cable will provide a safer connection because 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 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 of the charger 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 this final connection Select the voltage of charge with the Selector Switch and plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to begin charging 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
12. n a well ventilated area e Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is energized e 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 e Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on tripped over or damaged e Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplug ging the charger Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug e Do not operate the charger if it has a damaged power cord or plug Have the cord replaced e 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 e 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 e Always operate your battery charger in an open well ventilated area e Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine Batteries generate explosive gases e Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up 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 li
13. n from getting in or around your eyes e If you have a battery with removable cell caps if required add distilled water to each cell until the 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 recommended rates of charge e Wear safety glasses See additional Personal Safety Precautions on page 2 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 Ifit 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 Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 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 A 2 way switch is used to set the charger for a 6 VO
14. small battery i e from the battery when making connections motorcycle connect the red POSITIVE eyelet to the 6 Connect the clamp to the battery post and twist or POSITIVE battery terminal Then connect the black rock back and forth to make a solid connection NEGATIVE eyelet to the NEGATIVE battery terminal j Loosen and remove each nut from bolts at battery This will help keep the clamps from slipping off the terminal One at a time slip the eyelets of the harness posts and causing sparks wires over the bolt at battery terminal Replace and 7 Select the charge voltage with the Selector Switch tighen nuts to secure and plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to begin charging Sears 201 Sch 506 1 9 98 10 Ti The charger will not stop when the battery is fully charged For this reason it is important to check charging progress fequently Overcharging can damage a battery You must monitor and unplug charger when battery is fully charged When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps Standing away from the battery remove the charger clamps in this order 1 from the chassis connection and 2 from the battery post or terminal Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location Charging your battery outside the vehicle iF 10 Remove the battery from vehicle making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first with all accessories and
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