Sears 200.71991 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. 200.71991 ® 00-99-000882/0808 BA TTER Y CHARGER 70/40/20/4 Amp 300 AMP ENGINE ST ARTER With Battery T ester[...]

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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 TTERY IS INST ALLED IN VEHICLE 4 7. WHEN BA TTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 5 8. BA TTERY CHARGING - AC CONNECTIONS 6 9. PRODUCT FEA TURES 8 10. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 8 1[...]

• 1 • IMPORT ANT : READ AND SA VE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IM POR T A NT SAFET Y INS TRUCTI ON S 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The DieHard model 71991 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 e[...]

• 2 • W ARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BA TTERY IS DANGER- OUS. BA TTERIES GENERA TE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR- MAL BA TTERY 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 TTERY EXPLOSION, FOLLOW THESE[...]

• 3 • PREPARI NG TO CHA 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 charge[...]

• 4 • FOLLOW THES E STEPS W HE N BA T TE RY IS IN ST A LLED I N VE- 6. HI CLE A SP ARK NEAR BA TTERY MA Y CAUSE BA TTER Y EXPLOSION. T O REDUCE RISK OF A SP ARK NEAR 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 other parts that [...]

• 5 • FOLLOW THES E STEPS W HE N BA T TE RY IS OUT SID E VE HI CLE. 7 . A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTE RY MA Y CAUSE BA T TERY E XPLOSI ON . TO RED UCE RI SK OF A S P ARK N EA R BA T T ERY : 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. Attach at [...]

• 6 • BA T T ERY CHARG IN G - AC CONNECT ION S 8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION 8.1 INSTRUCTIONS – Charger should be groun ded to re duce r isk of el ect ric shoc k. Char ger is e quippe d with a n elec tri c co rd having an e quipme nt- groun ding c onduc tor and a g roundin g plug. Th e plug must b e plugg ed into an out let that i[...]

• 7 • Recommended minimum A WG size for extension cords for battery 8.2 chargers: 2 5 5 0 10 0 1 5 0 ( 7. 6 ) ( 1 5 . 2 ) ( 3 0. 5) ( 45 . 6) 0 2 18 1 8 18 1 6 2 3 18 18 1 6 1 4 3 4 18 18 1 6 1 4 4 5 18 18 1 4 12 5 6 18 1 6 1 4 12 6 8 18 1 6 12 10 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 18 1 4 12 8 8 [...]

• 8 • F E AT U R E S 9. ASSE MBL Y I NSTRU CTI ONS 10. IT I S IM PORT ANT TO FULL Y AS SEM BLE YOUR CHA RGER B EFOR E USE . FOLLOW TH ESE IN STRUCT ION S FOR ASSE MBL Y : ITEM NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 2 axle bracket 2 1 axle with pin holes 3 2 wheel 4 2 screw , 10-32 x 1/2, self tapping 5 2 screw , 1/4-20 x 3/4, self tapping 6 1 wheel charger foot[...]

• 9 • First, carefully lay the charger on its front to prepare for assembly . 10.1 Assemble the foot (Item 6) using two ¼-20 screws (Item 5) and tighten 10.2 securely . Attach the two axle brackets (Item 1) using one 10-32 screw (Item 4) in 10.3 each. The brackets should have one end hooked into the slot in the char- ger base. (Do not complete[...]

• 10 • OPER A T ING I NSTR UCTI ONS 1 1. TIMER 1 1.1 The main function of the timer is to prevent over charging while allowing a battery time to obtain a satisfactory charge. T o properly set the timer you must know the size of the battery in ampere hours or reserve capacity in minutes and the state of charge. Often the state of charge is not k[...]

• 1 1 • AMMETER 1 1.4 The Ammeter indicates the amount of current measured in amperes that is being drawn by the battery . For example, in the 40 amp charge rate a typical discharged battery will initially draw approximately 40 amps. As the battery continues to charge, current will taper to 15 to 20 amps at full charge. The Start area of the me[...]

• 12 • IMPORT ANT : Using the ENGINE ST ART feature WITHOUT a battery installed in the vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical system. If the engine does turn over , but never starts, there is not a problem with the starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other pro[...]

• 13 • 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[...]

• 14 • MA INT ENA NCE I NSTRUC TIO NS 1 4. Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery char- 14.1 ger (see sections 6.7 and 7.6). After use, use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil 14.2 from the clips, cords, and the charger case. Through routine maintenance, ensure all user installed parts are s[...]

• 15 • TROUB LESHOO TING 16. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS No reading on the ammeter . Clips are not making a good connection. 4-amp charge rate is being used. Check for poor connections to battery and frame. Make sure connecting points are clean. Rock clips back and forth for a better connection. Ammeter may show no activity at the 4[...]

• 16 • PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS Short or no start cycle when cranking engine. Drawing more than 300 amps. Failure to wait 3 minutes (180 seconds) between cranks. Clips are not making a good connection. AC cord and/or extension cord is loose. No power at receptacle. The charger may be heated up. Battery may be severely discharged.[...]

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