OPERATOR’S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL USUARIO 6V/12V Battery Charger/Maintainer Cargador de baterías 6V y 12V/Mantenedor Model / Modelo 28.71239 CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before every use of this product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ATENCIÓN: Lea y siga todas las reglas de seguridad e instrucciones de uso antes de cada uso de este producto. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
DIEHARD® THREE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this DieHard® product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 3 years from the date of purchase, return it to any 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.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................4 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................................5 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS ...........................6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................6 FEATURES...................................................................................................6 CONTROL PANEL...............................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER. To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the manufacturer of the battery and any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
• Do not set the charger on flammable materials, such as carpeting, upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc. • Never smoke or allow sparks or flames in the vicinity of the battery or engine. WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS. • Operate the charger as far away from the battery as DC charger cables permit. • Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. • NEVER charge a frozen battery. • NEVER overcharge a battery. • NEVER set a battery on top of the charger.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system. NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations, use of an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the United States is not recommended and should not be used.
CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL DISPLAY The digital display indicates the status of the battery and charger. See the troubleshooting section for a complete list of messages. NOTE: During charging, the display will go into sleep mode and will not display any messages. To turn the display back on, press the display button. DISPLAY/ON BUTTON The digital display will show the battery’s voltage and percentage of charge. Press the display button to show the charge progress.
. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet. 9. When the charger starts, the GREEN LED will be solid, and the display will show ANALYZING BATTERY while the charger determines that the battery is properly connected, the condition of the battery, and whether the battery is 6V or 12V. 10. Monitor the progress of the charge by pressing the display button on the front of the unit. When the battery is fully charged, the GREEN LED will pulse. 11.
BATTERY CLAMP QUICK-CONNECT 1. Connect the end of the charger output cable to the end of the battery clamp quick-connect. 2. Follow the steps in previous sections to connect the output clamps to the battery. 3. After a good electrical connection is made to the battery, plug the power cord into a grounded 120V AC electrical wall outlet. RING TERMINAL QUICK-CONNECT The ring connectors permanently attach to the battery, providing easy access to quickly connect the charger to your battery.
CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT MODE MONITORING) Charge completion is indicated by the GREEN LED pulsing and the digital display showing FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING. This means that the charger has stopped charging and has switched to the Maintain Mode of operation. NOTE: If the charger has to provide its maximum maintain current for a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into Abort Mode (see Aborted Charge section).
DISPLAY MESSAGES CONNECT CLAMPS (No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet without the clamps connected to a battery. WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED (No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and the clamps are connected backwards to a 6V or 12V battery. ANALYZING BATTERY (Green LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet, and when first connected to a 6V or 12V battery correctly. CHARGING 12V – XX% (Green LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and correctly connected to a discharged 12V battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Battery clamps do not spark when touched together. The charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. It will not supply current to the battery clamps until a battery is properly connected. The clamps will not spark if touched together. No problem; this is a normal condition. The charger will not turn on when properly connected. AC outlet is dead. Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet. Poor electrical connection.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Green LED is flashing and the display shows CHARGE ABORTEDBAD BATTERY. The battery is sulfated. Reset the charger by briefly unplugging it. The battery is too large for the charger. You need a charger with a higher amp rate. The display shows CONNECT CLAMPS. The clamps are not making a good connection. Check for poor connection at battery and frame.
