OWNER'S MANUAL DieHard, BATTERY CHARGER 50/15/2 Amp Manual ENGINE STARTER With Battery Tester 225/125 Amp Model No. 200.71231 CAUTION: Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, and follow them with each use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Table Of Contents Warranty .................................................................... 1 Using Your Battery Charger ..................................... 8 Important Safety Instructions ................................. 2 Setting the controls .............................................. 8 Parts .......................................................................... 3 Charging your battery ........................................ 10 Before Using Your Battery Charger ................
Important Safety Instructions - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of explosion, explcelve gamin, or Injury while using your battmy 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 lead-acid type rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc.
Parts This section shows an Illustration of your battery charger. Use It to become familiar with where all the parts ere located, and what they look like. Item 1. Deecrlptlon Handle Part Number 359900(_86 2. Negative (BLK) Cable w/clamp_ 3899000_91 3. Po6itive (RED) Cable w/clamps 3899000408 4. Power Cord 5. Cimuit Breaker Assembly 3999000065 6. Rectifier Assembly 2299001081 7, Transformer 8. Fan Motor 0099000063 9, _(_6125 93026533 Whesl 0O990OOO80 10. HubCap 5200(X)0(_8 11.
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 important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these instructions for easy assembly.
. Tap the other axle cap onto the opposite end of the axle and place the axle assembly onto the bottom of the charger. Place one end of the bracket into slot, then place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two 10-32 screws provided. To attach the handle: Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels. Remove the two top screws from each side of the charger and align with the screw holes on the handle. Attach the handle using the same screws.
ATEMPORARY adaptermay be used to connect the charger to a two-pole outlet if a propedy grounded outlet is not available. Use the adapter ONLY until a propedy grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. AL WARNING: nection Improper adapter can result in electrical con- shock. Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded.
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 6 volt lead-acid battery. Set the volt/amp 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.
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 All the controls for your charger are located on the front of the unit. Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery.
The "START" area of the ammeter indicates a high rate of current being drawn by the battery. For example, when cranking an engine, the needle will be at the far right side of the =START" area since the starter will be drawing up to 225 amps from the charger. ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR 1. 2. 3. 4. VOLTMETER: To obtain an accurate reading of your battery's voltage before you charge, use the voltmeter as follows: 1.
Charging Charging Your Battery your battery in the vehicle: 1. Arrange the power cord and charging cords carefulty 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, -). 4. Identify which post of the battery is ground or connected to the chassis.
Charging your battery outside the vehicle: Remove battery from vehicle, making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first with all power tumed off to the vehicle. REMEMBER: A marine battery should be removed and charged on shore unless special equipment designed for marine use is available. Hydrogen gas emissions can create an explosion if battery is charged on board your boat. 2. Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case: POSITIVE (POS,P,+) and NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-).
Calculating charge times The Chart Method • Marine, or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in Reserve Capacity (RC). Use the following table to more accurately determine the time itwill take to bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into the chad. • NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED. • Small batteries -- motomycles, garden tractors, etc. -- are usually rated in Ampere Hours (AH). For example: 6 to 12 AH, or 12 to 32 AH.
Using the engine start feature Your battery charger can be used to jump start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the engine start feature. 1. Set the timer knob to the OFF position. Then follow the instructions for how to connect the charger to the battery in the section _Charging your battery in the vehicle" on page 10. 2. Plug in the charger and set the timer to the HOLD position. 3.
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 SOLUTIONIREASONS No reading on the ammeter. Clamps are not making a good connection. Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure clamps and posts are clean. Battery may not want to accept a charge due toexcessive run down state. 2 amp charge rate is being used.
For information about troubleshooting, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S,A. 7 am to 4:30 pm CT Monday through Friday. 1-800-SEARS-64 (1400-732-7764). For repair parts or the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center call: 1-800..4-MY-HOME ° (1-800-469-4663).
