DieHard 200.71230 manual

CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. OPERA T OR’S MANUAL Model No. 200.71230 ® 00-99-000880/0808 BA TTER Y CHARGER 40/20 Amp Manual 200 Amp ENGINE ST ARTER[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2 3. PREP ARING TO CHARGE 3 4. CHARGER LOCA TION 3 5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 3 6. WHEN BA TTER Y IS INST ALLED IN VEHICLE 4 7. WHEN BA TTER Y IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 5 8. BA TTER Y CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 6 9. P ARTS 5 10. FEA TURES 9 1 1. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUC[...]

• 1 • IMPORT ANT : READ AND SA VE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IM PORT A NT SA FET Y INS TRUCT I ONS 1 . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The DieHard model 71230 Manual Bat- 1.1 tery Charger , offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and [...]

• 2 • W ARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BA TTER Y IS DANGER- OUS. BA TTERIES GENERA TE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR- MAL BA TTER Y OPERA TION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORT ANCE THA T YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BA TTER Y EXPLOSION, FOLLOW TH[...]

• 3 • PRE P A RI NG TO CH A RGE 3. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al- 3.1 ways remove the grounded terminal from the battery rst. Make sure all of the accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is 3.2 being ch[...]

• 4 • FOLLOW TH ESE STE PS W HE N BA T TE RY IS I NST A LLE D IN 6. VE HI CLE . A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTER Y MA Y CAUSE A BA TTER Y EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTERY : Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, 6.1 door , or moving engine parts. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and[...]

• 5 • FOLLOW TH ESE STE PS W HE N BA T TE RY IS OU TS ID E V EH ICL E . 7 . A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTER Y MA Y CAUSE A BA TTER Y EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTERY : Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P , +) battery 7.1 post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGA TIVE (NEG, N, -) post. Atta[...]

• 6 • BA T TE RY CHA RGI NG - AC CON NECT IO NS 8. For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers: 8.1 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS • – The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The[...]

• 7 • Recommended minimum A WG size for extension cords for battery 8.3 chargers: 2 5 5 0 10 0 1 5 0 ( 7. 6) ( 1 5 .2 ) ( 30 . 5 ) ( 45 . 6 ) 0 2 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 6 2 3 1 8 1 8 1 6 1 4 3 4 1 8 1 8 1 6 1 4 4 5 1 8 1 8 1 4 12 5 6 1 8 1 6 1 4 12 6 8 1 8 1 6 12 1 0 8 10 1 8 1 4 12 1 0 10 12 1 6 1 4 10 8 12 1 4 1 6 12 1 0 8 1 4 1 6 1 6 12 1 0 8 1 6 1 8[...]

• 8 • PA R T S 9. The Sears service centers offer the following replacement parts for your battery charger . If you are having trouble with your battery charger , please contact a qualied service person to diagnose and/or repair your unit. It is not recommended that the consumer service the internal components of the battery charger , as imp[...]

• 9 • FE A T UR ES 1 0. ASS EM BL Y I NSTR UCTI O NS 1 1. It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these instructions for assembly: P ARTS TOOLS NEEDED T wo, 10-32, thread cutting screws Four , 1/4-20, thread cutting scews T wo wheels One axle T wo axle caps T wo axle brackets One handle One mounting foot 3/8” wrench [...]

• 10 • T o attach the axle assembly: 1 1.1 Remove charger from packing materials and place upside down on a at surface. Attach mounting foot and secure with the four , 1/4-20 thread cut - ting screws. Hold axle upright on oor or work surface. Then, using a hammer , tap one 1 1.2 of the plastic axle caps onto the top end of the axle. Be su[...]

• 1 1 • Place the charger on its side. Place one end of each bracket into slot, then 1 1.3 place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two, 10-32 screws provided. T o Attach Handle: 1 1.4 T urn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels. Remove the two top screws from each side of the char[...]

• 12 • OPE R A T IN G IN STRUC TI ON S 1 2 . SETTING THE CONTROLS 12.1 All controls for your charger are located on the front of the unit. Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery . Output Selector Switches: 12.2 T wo switches are used to select the rate of charge or function; a 3-posi- tion switch on the r[...]

• 13 • The 2 amp charge rate may not indicate activity on the meter . The meter does not have the resolution to display this low rate. CALCUL A T IN G CHA RGE T I ME 1 3. The Chart Method 13.1 Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery ts in[...]

• 14 • The Hydrometer or Electronic Method 13.2 T o nd the time needed to fully charge your battery , determine the bat - tery’s charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent-of-Charge T ester . The following table will help you convert hydrometer readings to percent of charge values. SPECIFIC GRA VITY PERCENT OF CHARGE PERCENT OF C[...]

• 15 • USI NG T HE E NG IN E ST A RT FE A TU RE 1 4 . Y our 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. Set the right-hand OUTPUT SELECT OR switch to the OFF position. Then 14.1 follow the instructions for connecting the charger to the battery in th[...]

• 16 • TRO UBLESHOO TING 1 7 . PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS No reading on the am- meter . Clamps are not making a good connection. 2-amp charge rate is be- ing used. Check for poor connec- tions to battery and frame. Make sure connecting points are clean. Rock clips back and forth for a better connection. Ammeter may show no activity[...]

• 17 • PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS Ammeter reads less than selected charge rate when charging a discharged battery . Extension cord too long or wire gauge too small. Weak cell or sulfated plate in battery . Battery is only partially discharged. Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord. Sulfated battery will eventually take a norm[...]

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