Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 200.71230 Schumacher
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CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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.
• 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 71230 Manual Bat- 1.1 tery Charger , offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use.
• 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.
• 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.
• 4 • FOLLOW THES E STEPS W HE N BA T TE RY IS IN ST A LLED I N 6. VE HIC LE. A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTERY MA Y CAUSE A BA TTER Y EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTER Y : Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, 6.
• 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 TTERY MA Y CAUSE A BA TTER Y EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SP ARK NEAR THE BA TTER Y : Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P , +) battery 7.
• 6 • BA T T ERY CHARG IN G - AC CONNECT ION S 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.
• 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.
• 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 qualied service person to diagnose and/or repair your unit.
• 9 • FEA TUR ES 10. ASSE MBL Y I NSTRU CTI ONS 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 cutt.
• 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.
• 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.
• 12 • OPER A T ING I NSTR UCTI ONS 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 .
• 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 TING CH ARG E TIM E 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.
• 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.
• 15 • USI NG TH E ENG INE ST AR T FEA TUR E 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.
• 16 • TROUB LESHOO 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.
• 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.
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