SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL Model NO, 200_71465 60/20/2 AMP FULLY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER 275/125 AMP ENGINE STARTER with BATTERY TESTER Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Table Of Contents Warranty .................................................................. 1 Using Your Battery Charger .................................... 7 Important Safety Instructions .................................. Parts ......................................................................... 2 3 Setting the controls .............................................. 7 Charging your battery ........................................... 9 Before Using Your BaRery Charger ....................
Important Safety Instructions - SAVE THESE 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, 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. • Do not disassemble charger.
Parts The exploded view of your charger shows parts, their location, and a keyed chart identifying each part by nam e and part number. The wiring diagram provides additional reference for the professional repair person.
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.
3. Taptheotheraxlecapontotheoppositeendofthe axleandplacetheaxleassemblyontothebottomof thecharger.Placeoneendofthebracketintoslot, thenplacetheaxleassemblyundereach 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.
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 adapter must be attached by a screw to a properly grounded outlet.
Using Your Battery Charger For best results from your battery charger, learn to use it properly. This section tells how to set the controls, charge a battery in or out of the vehicle, use the ENGINE START feature and test the battery. 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.
• TIME: To select a charging time, you must be in the MANUAL mode and have selected a charge rate. Touch the TIME pad until the desired time shows on the meter. The following chart shows the amount of time available for each charge rate and the amount of time, in hours, added for each touch of the TIME 3ad. RATE 2 Ampa 20Amps 60Amps Maximum Time 18 Hours 10 Hours 5 Hours Increment Settings 1 Hour 1 Hour 1/2 Hour PRESS \PRESS ONE TIME TWO TIMES \PRESS THREE TIMES TOUCH "TIME" PAD TO ADD INCR
• METER: Besides showing amps, volts, and time, the meter displays information: - --A-Charge Rate in amps - --V-Voltage - MAN Charger is in Manual mode - AUTO Charger is in Automatic mode - RDY Charger is ready for cranking (Engine Start) - WAIT Wait until the charger is ready before cranking again - FULL Battery is charged (Automatic mode) - OFF Time has expired (Manual or Timer mode) - HR Hour(s) - CHK BA'I-I" There is a problem with the battery or connections Charging Your Battery Charging your battery
8. For automatic charging, touch AUTO then a charge-rate pad 2, 20, or 60.Amps. The charging will stop when the battery is fully charged. 9. For manual charging, touch a charge rate pad then select a charge time up to 18 hours. If more than 135 minutes of charging time is needed, reset the time when the original time runs out. Refer to the Time Chart in the "Setting the Controls" on page 8 of "Using your Battery Charger." 10.
6. Make sure the POWER switch is set to the OFF position. Next plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 7. For automatic charging, touch AUTO then a charge-rate pad. The charger will quit when the battery is fully charged. 8. For manual charging touch a charge rate pad then select a charge time, from up to 18 hours. If more than 135 minutes of charging time is needed, reset the time when the original time runs out.
Calculating charge time The Chart Method • Marine, or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in Reserve Capacity (RC). • NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED. Find your battery's rating on the following chart 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 discharged batteries.
Using the engine start feature Your battery charger can be used to jump-start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions when using the ENGINE START feature. 1. Set the POWER switch to the OFF position. Then follow the instructions for connecting the charger to the battery and power source in the section "Charging a battery in a vehicle." 2. Set the BATTERY switch to 6V or 12V to match 5, Crank the engine for no more than 3 seconds. If it does not start, wait 4 minutes.
Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this chart for a )ossible solution if a problem occurs. PROBLEM No reading on the meter. POSSIBLE CAUSE I Clamps are not making a ' good connection. SOLUTION/REASONS Check for poor connections at battery and frame. Make sure connecting points are clean. AC cord and/or extension cord is loose. Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting plug. No power at receptacle.
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